A Day at Church - Part One

Here is a little photo diary of a typical Sunday for us

As soon as we get out of the taxi, we are greeted by the kids who have just finished Sunday School.





Church begins with a song and a time of prayer.



Then comes more singing. First hymns.



Then upbeat praise songs.



People here love to sing! Kids and adults alike.



During this part of the service, George usually handles Eli. He gets antsy (and noisy) so they sometimes have to go outside.



After 45 minutes to an hour, there are introductions of guests, a chance to give testimony about God's work in our lives followed by offering.



During this time, the choir performs...



Accompanied by the church's only instrument... a drum!



Next comes the sermon which is when I have to wrangle Eli. We are usually outside most of the time, but I still try to listen. George will be teaching most Sundays. Pastor Zac likes how he teaches through books of the Bible verse by verse. George preaches in English while Zac translates to Kiswahili.



After the sermon, there is time for prayer as needed.



Church ends with a song while everyone files out to shake hands.



Then some people leave while others stay to fellowship.

That is a typical church service. Next up is what we do the rest of the afternoon.