"Christmas at Sea pt 2..."

Before I go onto Christmas at Sea pt 2...I have to share with you a presentaion that our Polish Chief Officer, Marcin, has just produced of the Africa Mercy's 2009 Field Service in Benin.  Marcin has posted it on his Picasa website: click here.  It is a wonderful presentation.  Thanks Marcin!

Now, onto Christmas at Sea pt 2...

Since I last blogged about Christmas we have a several fun filled events. Monday night was our children's Christmas Craft time.  We filled the Starbuck's cafe area and the Midships area with fun stations for the kids to participate in.

Joshua making a fabric wreath.

Kids making beaded stars.

Friendship bracelets.

Stamped cards and bags.

All the kids had an absolute blast!

Then on Tuesday night our Gateway group got together and had a Secret Santa gift exchange.  Although the gift giving was not much of a secret...it was a good time of laughs and enjoying one anothers company.

The on Thursday night...(in my opinion the BEST night) the Academy did their presentation of the "Bethlehem Express".  The kids have been working for just over a week on this hour presentation and it was incredible!  There are so many talented children aboard this ship!  They "wow-ed" the audience and even gave an encore of their finale!  Great Job kids and thanks teachers for all your hard work and effort!

Joshua speaking a part of scripture.

The manger scene.

Alisia singing and dancing in the finale.

Then we ended the night with the best treat ever...

Under the chocolate mess...is ice cream!  I know to many people at home it is not a big thing...however...when you are in Africa or the middle of the Atlantic ice cream is a once a week treat! (That is until we run out!)

We also did a door decorating contest...cabin doors, office doors and Academy doors.  This is Our Cabin door (on the left) and Mike's office door (on the right).

Needless to say, while rocking and rolling on the Atlantic, we have been busy and having fun.