When we finally arrived at the extremely primitive village, they were having church service under one of the few shade trees and the choir was singing!! It was a beautiful sight to behold. The women were all dressed in ceremonial clothing including extensive bead necklaces that they made themselves. Their songs of praise to the Lord was joyous indeed in any language. Several choirs sang, their pastor spoke, Pastor Dennis spoke, we were all introduced and were warmly welcomed from several villagers.
We then discovered this was a special day in the village. The new bride would be arriving for a wedding. She traveled 10,000 km to be there. It was a very interesting ritual to observe. A wedding feast was prepared and shared with us. Goat meat and a type of corn bread. We were polite to say the least.
After the wedding we distributed food, clothing, toys and other supplies. They were desperate for anything we had to give. Karen treated those in need of first aid and we all visited and played with the children. Perspective takes on a whole new meaning here. I do not see color in this place, just people who are trying to live and learning to love the Lord.
After a long, dusty day and long bumpy ride home, Rocky greeted us with the news of his day. He stayed behind to work at the school painting today with help from the locals. He enjoyed doing the work, but I really think it was the new ladder we bought for the school!
Time to rest and anticipate church tomorrow morning. Our days are filled to the brim seeing God's hand and showing the Love of Christ here.
8 comments:
Sue, I am sure that you will become all too familiar with that "type of corn bread"!
The event sounds very interesting, and I look forward to speaking with all of you about it, and I am sure, the many things to come.
Although pictures certainly bring home the realities of what you are experiencing, I look forward to viewing them(hopefully you can post a few in the meantime).
Who doesn't love a wedding?! I can't wait to see photos. Also, when you say the women were wearing ceremonial clothing, was it primarily red as traditional Maasai robes? Guess I'll know when I see the pictures!
Kristi, Joel, and I are praying for you all! So fun to read these stories and to hear the work that the Lord is doing through you! I pray that you will continue to be His light, His healing touch, His smile, His carpentry, and His love, even as you thrillingly experience His presence in your work (Matthew 25:34-40)
Thanks so much for your comments, they mean more to us than you realize!! Thanks especially for your constant prayer support:) Love to you all!!!
I was reading about the goat that you ate goat during the wedding. I hope you have fun today and
Mom I got 1st place in my race and we won the trophy!
-Zachary S
I think Mauro misses Linda thats why he wants you to post pictures ;-)
We know Mauro just misses Linda that's why he wants pictures posted ;)
Wow!
That long ride was certainly worth it. I bet the sight was amazing! What a great,new experience to eat goat meat. It's great your there to help them!
God Bless! Were praying.
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