Today started off fairly early to wake up to go to Zeka and Anita’s church this morning. I wanted to try out a traditional African church service during my stay in Windhoek. I have heard rumors that they are a lot longer than traditional western services and can go for up to 4 hours so I mentally prepared myself for this attitude. The service was very neat! Everyone had their own hymnal booklet (they knew all the songs anyway so I don’t think they even needed it ☺ !) There was a lot of singing, dancing and just worshipping which was really neat to see. Robert and I had the opportunity to introduce ourselves to the entire church which was a little nerve racking, but fun and welcoming at the same point. I was so impressed there were infants up to adults sitting in the church and the children were very quiet during the entire service, which you do not see much in America! The sermon was great too translated in English the entire time was very helpful as well! After the service we filed out of the building and continued the receiving line of handshakes. So by the time it was said and done we got to shake everyone’s hands that came into church that day, what a way of welcoming others!
After church we had the opportunity to visit some of Zeka’s relatives that live in Katutura. It is so amazing to see how these people survive on the bare minimum. It really allows me to be so appreciative of everything that the Lord has blessed me with. His family was so welcoming to both Robert and I, embracing us like family!
After lunch David cooked Robert and I spaghetti at the guest house they are staying in, what a treat! We had a lazy after noon talking about our trip so far which was fun. Afterwards Robert and I went back to the Greidanus’ house to hang out in the “internet café” as we like to call it! We also had the opportunity to try Tom Thumbs’ “chips” to simply put it, an amazing delicious greasy mess that later made us have that feeling of “man is this gross, but I can’t stop eating it because its so good!” After a relaxing evening I headed to bed early to get up early (or what now is turning into normal) for FHS. Had a great morning, but still dealing with the complications of communication barriers, what is expected as me as a new “teacher” and trying to learn what is best to show my love of Christ.
After work I had a great opportunity to talk with Robert, David, Tanya and John about lesson planning and learning a better agenda to follow in the upcoming week. I always thought I had a knack for teaching and if design never panned out, I would have something to fall back on… Boy is the Lord humbling me through this process!
A few prayer requests I have are that I will learn how to find my place at FHS and more importantly be used as a tool to really demonstrate Christ in the best way possible. I read James 1:1-8 which has been a great reminder to really be grateful for times of trials because the Lord is using this to ultimately strengthen our walk with him. Another prayer request is that I will do “this missionary thing” well, not only well, but that God will mold me into the person he wants me to be through this trip and that I will affect others in more ways than known. Thanks so much everyone for checking in, it makes me feel more loved than you will ever know!
The Girls at the Outdoor Market
At Zeka and Anita's Church
Delicious French Fries! You can see the grease from the pictures!
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