Catching Up... Sunday

Internet is back on the ABC campus! There is so much that I want to tell you all. It's not all good either. We had a beautiful Sunday. We went to church at a Baptist International church, and had a great time of worship and communion. In the pastor's message he mentioned something that I've probably heard a million times, but it really made sense being here, "We are one because of the cross". We were all excited to be with our brothers and sisters all the way on the other side of the world in Malawi, Africa. After the service, we all fell in love with Tanashee. An beautiful orphaned baby girl whose mother had died in childbirth. She had many health problems so a young American couple was taking care of her until she was healthy. She was 8 months old but looked like a newborn. Kari got a chance to hold her and talk with the couple. Before we left, the group prayed over Tanashee.

After church we went to a village that had been built by the church to house the poorest of the poor and orphans. We were greeted by atleast 20 children of all ages. When they saw Felicia's camera they swarmed around her, and when kari started giving out candy, they swarmed around here. We walked around and played with the children. They were beautiful and friendly, but so incredibly poverty stricken. As we were leaving, we saw a man on the side of a dirt path making lanterns out of lightbulbs and coke cans. We were all so amazed by the creativity! Malawians use whatever they have to create beautiful things... with the large container still not here, that is a huge lesson the team is learning right now!

We ended our Sunday outting with lunch and a trip to the corner market where souvenirs are sold... bartered. Sherry had warned us about the bartering, but I don't think we had any idea how crazy it would really be. These men knew how to get your attention, earn your trust, and then totally overcharge you for everything! It's a brilliant scam! Some of us fell for it, but Lamar Kramer did not! He was an amazing barterer! He got 5 large items for the same price I got two bracelets! We are all hiring him to go back and shop for us on Saturday. We had a wonderul day.