We returned late Saturday night from our Safari, and after a late dinner got a few hours of sleep before getting ready for services on Sunday. I was privileged to preach at a local church, not too far from the seminary. You can see the name of the church above, and also see that the building is in great need of repairs.
Actually, the congregation would like to erect a new building - they have the land and need a bigger building - but they do not have the funds to do so right now. On the Sunday I preached there, they filled their church and even had people sitting on the outside. We had so many people for the Sacrament that I had to break and break and break the hosts so that all could commune! (A good problem to have!)
Pastor Martin in the chancel of the church.
A group picture after the Divine Service.
It was an honor and a privilege to be with these folks on Sunday and they took very good care of us. Although they need a new building, they have many orphans and widows in the congregation to take care of - and they get priority. That is one of the big problems facing this church body - all the widows and ophans that need care because of AIDS. Yet the church does so much with so little to take care of these people! They are truly an inspiration and show the love and life of Christ in all they do.
Tomorrow: The Hymnal Project.
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