We've been attending the International Baptist Church of Dakar. Their services are in English and they sing a mix of American hymns and African worship songs. It takes a few verses to learn to clap on the right beats here! We've chosen to attend here for now because Tina, our childcare helper, attends here. We thought it might help Lucas & Alexis to make a better connection seeing her in our home and in our church.
Because the services are 2 hours long, the kids & I (Allison) stay for the first 30 minutes and then head to the kids class. Today there wasn't a teacher in their class yet so I stayed with Lucas and Alexis. I'd stayed with them the last 2 weeks so I kinda knew where things were. Soon 2 more kids joined us. Then one by one the ushers kept bringing more children. Then a mom brought her daughter and asked if I was the new teacher. Hmmm!!! Pretty soon I had 15 children between 14 months and 5 years and it was quite an experience! Some time later the teacher I'd seen before finally arrived. I think I may have found a great way to minister in a practical way! :-)
3 comments:
It sounds like they have found a new teacher for sunday school!
Looks like you guys are settling in just fine. The internet is such a wonderful place to keep in touch; I call it the best playground ever invented.
You got to watchout for those late SS teachers... someday might be a late preacher; better get a sermon ready Daniel. :) I know this will be an exciting time in your lives, a wonderful family experience & a feel for worldwide Christian service.
Keeping you in our prayers & checking the blog often.
God bless. Bill Donehue
We pray and think of you all often. Glad you all are settling in nicely. The kids are getting so big!!
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