November 9, Sunday
And what a Sunday it was!! Joel & Laura left at 6:30 to go teach Sunday School in Bethsaida Church. Turned out they were helping the regular teachers. There were perhaps 75 – 100 children from the area surrounding the church. The church is in the middle of a very needy area of the city. Joel & Laura were very humbled to see these children come forward to give an offering!! There was also a time for the children to chare a testimony of what God has done for them. Many children were eager to share!
Lee & Ruth & Doreen left at 7:30 to go to Sayuni Church. The choir for each of the services was incredible!! I asked if we could bring one home, they said that would make them very happy. We had a little trouble tracking down an interpreter. They finally found a visiting pastor who could help. We still had a few difficulties though, because when they asked Pastor Lee’s wife to stand and pray, we were told to stand up and we all stood!! The congregation of 1000 groaned and whispered the same way we would if we thought our guest speaker had 2 wives! I think someone straightened it out, but there is a lot of teasing happening here! The second service had between 2000 – 3000 people, and we were unable to stay for the third service.
Pastor Darrell and Sharon left around 8:00 for the Bethsaida Church. They found it very encouraging and a blessing was prayed over the church in Canada.
Somehow, we were all gathered again for lunch at home, and then off for a cruise on the lake. There were upwards of 300 people, church people and dignitaries, on board. We were quickly ushered up to the top level into a beautiful room with areas for visiting and 2 closed circuit cameras to watch and hear the live band. The worship music continued throughout the entire journey … top volume! We were also able to sit on top out in the open. The scenery and the music and singing made for an experience that will last in all of our memories for a very long time!
More later. Missing all of you. Thank you for your prayers.
The team in the Congo
3 comments:
Great to hear your news. What a great day you had. Sounds like wonderful church services. Question for Lee ... do we have to set another place at the table for Christmas supper? HaHa
Keeping you in our prayers.
Roland & Sandra
Hi Ruth and Leander,
We've been reading what all you've sent so far. See you home soon. We're praying for you.
Love Mom and Dad
(typed by Chantelle)
Hi Ruth and Lee,
We're anticipating you being home soon. Hope everything is going as planned for you. Hope you have a safe flight.
Love and continued prayers,
Alvin and Cheryl
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