Today we traveled about 2.5 hours by car to get to a village partnered with Orchard Africa. We had an opportunity to visit with some of the people who live in the village as well as hear their passion for their community and the extreme poverty the people in the rural area face. After we had Tea we went to church. This was quite a wonderful experience and the music was amazing. With drums being the only instruments, there were a few choirs who led us in singing. Even though I didn't know the words to the songs, I was moved by the people's devotion to God and singing to Him. There was a policeman who got up to give his story. He started out by saying that he used to do all kinds of evil things and many of the people in the room knew who he was and what he had done. He then shared how he came to Christ and no longer does any of the things he used to do. He talked about how his co-workers are amazed at how different he is. He shared about the life changing power of Jesus Christ.
Matt Swartz gave the message and he contrasted the pursuit of happiness with the true joy that comes from God. The message was very straightforward and the people responded. One of the things that struck me was towards the end where Matt encouraged us to finish the race well and not to stop 5K before the end of the race.
After we left the service we went to lunch (the service probably went on for another 1-2 hours after we left) and we had a wonderful meal. I got to try warthog and let me tell you, it's pretty good.
We got to tour a bit more after lunch and then started the long journey home.
Both Matt and I ended our day by working out in the gym after sitting for hours in airplanes and airports. All in all, it was a great day!!
More to come tomorrow.
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