Oh dear! Doesn't time fly when you're having 'fun' ? So sorry for the delay in blogging, now where was I? Goodness, 2 weeks ago!
Happily the first service at the new All Saints was ok, I mostly sat it out as a lay leader was preaching etc, without being critical I saw where slight changes could be made and implemented them the following week. The pastor's fellowship in the evening was enjoyable and I had an excellent translator. Archbishop Rwaje was present, also retired archbishop Kolini and all of us were able to catch up with friends not seen for some time, in my case with Joas who greeted me enthusiastically....that means a huge hug, after 7 years.
I chose an assortment of hymns for the 14th, 2 unknown by the congregation, I'd downloaded to iphone and we plugged into amp and managed it reasonably well. We used the same hymns this last Sunday also to familiarise them. The choirs from the Kinyawanda service have been asked to attend the English service taking it in turns, but this Sunday the choir didn't show. At present without the choir we have about 20 adults and 16 children... a lot of the children come on their own. There are no facilities or teachers for Sunday School, but I've instigated an area in the church for the children to colour and do puzzles whilst the sermon is on and so far all is good. The children end the service by shoing what they've done, not much telling as yet...they're a bit shy. Then they sing a song, and this week as we finished a little early I taught them 'Thank you Lord for this new day' Second verse next week. I am thinking about which children's program is best suited for our situation.
After the service Marcie and I went into the parish house to measure etc, and came to the conclusion that it really isn't suitable for me, so I shall look for another house to rent after May....and as cheap as possible!
Marcie returns to the US this Thursday, and the other 2 midwives who've been staying here have one more week then I'll be on my own again for a few weeks.
I'm quite excited today: on FB there was a new closed group for crafters in Rwanda, naturally I responded, and have found a quilter already!
Today I have a meeting with the Bishop to finalise the service requirements for Candemas.
Oh yes, last week our new Archbishop was elected, he is from Musanze, Shyria diocese in Northern Province.
All for now....must leave for work. Heavier traffic as the schools went back on Monday.
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