Friday, September 24, 2010

"And On the Seventh Day He Rested"


Hi Everyone,

When a work team comes, there is alot of ministry and physical work that gets done, but interspersed with the week are a few "fun" activities. We try to have a "Celebration Night" toward the end of the week and have Nigerian dancers with Nigerian music. It's extra special when it can be outdoors, but this night we had to have it inside (so don't be distracted by the rugs and furniture). I love African music with the bongo drums and fast tempo and the
dancers were energetic, alot of fun and very expressive. They had to be good in gymnastics to do what they were doing. John and his brother, Todd, tried to duplicate - but it just wasn't the same (grin). The staff each brought a different pot of soup to the celebration and it was just a really fun and special evening.


The team also had a chance to go on a "safari". Crist went, but I opted to stay behind. Crist said they SAW lions prints - but no lions or elephants. But there were alot of hippos, warthogs, deer, baboons (that walk right up to you wanting food), birds, rhinos. They rode, while on the safari, in an open jeep kind of vehicle. There was lots of picture taking and a tired group as they returned back that evening.




Many shared when they returned how beautiful the scenery was on the way North. Crist said it reminded him alot of the Kentucky landscape he had when he grew up. And the sun was shining all day - a "must" for a safari!!
Well, we'll be back in a couple of days, sharing our story/our adventure of our time here in Nigeria.
In-joy,
Eileen and Crist




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