Our Weekend

We're going to share a bit more personally this time. On Thursday, Judd was given a special gift from one of the pastors we've supported years ago. When he called me over to see what he'd brought home, the bag was moving! Inside was a live chicken, as well as a bunch of potatoes. We were grateful for the gift, but gave it over to the manager here at the guesthouse. Yikes! 

 Since we arrived at the Maji Matulivu guesthouse last week (an answer to prayer!), there has been a group of about 15 Australian doctors and medical workers here on short term projects. On Friday night, half of the Australians were due to depart the next day. In honor of their service, the staff here put on quite the banquet complete with roasted goat, fish kebobs, and many other great dishes. Since meals are included in our room & board price, we were invited to join in the festivities. It was a wonderful evening with the buffet served lakeside. 

Children's Choir

 Sunday morning we went to church again at the church adjoining the compound where the press is set up. The church has about 5 different choirs who all took turns singing special numbers again & again. The music wound up after about 2 hrs. They have many microphones and huge speakers at the front of the church, one of them set up right by where the special guests sit (US :). The problem comes in that the volume of each of these speakers is maxed out, and the choir members are singing at the tops of their voices. It's really a killer on the ears! After the music, the pastor began his sermon which lasted for another hour. Judd had the privilege of closing the serve in a Swahil prayer (but I didn't understand a word).  Once the service was over, there was a quick switcheroo to get ready for a wedding in the sanctuary. We were able to make our escape and head back to our room. 

 The grounds of the guesthouse we're staying at are extremely picturesque so many wedding parties come here for photos on the grounds. On Saturday there were 15 groups here for photo shoots. We usually stay in our rooms, but it makes for some rather loud afternoons. 

 It's the rainy season here. Right now as we write this we're watching a storm front make it's way toward us from across the lake. The winds have picked up and it's getting cool outside. Hopefully the rains hold up for a time allowing us to make our way to the dining room for dinner. It's been nice visiting with you tonight. Hope this finds you and yours well and safe.