Worship and a Feast

She loved sitting with us!

All of us travelled to a Lutheran church for our Sunday worship. We were welcomed and asked to come to the front to give greetings and sing a song. Our SS teachers sang one of their amazing songs and it brought goose bumps to my arms listening to their wonderful harmony. Jake made a few remarks which an interpreter translated. The rest of the service was very long-- a few hours-- we knew one hymn-- How Great Thou Art-- but most of it we didn't understand ( the translator quit after awhile cause he couldn't keep up with the young guest pastor).
We made a little friend during the service-- she sure didn't like my "spicy" gum which I gave her ( reminded me of some of my grandkids who also don't like my brand of gum:) She kept touching my skin and my hair:)
Michael invited all of our teachers to his house for a "feast"- later in the afternoon-- many many Ethiopian dishes were prepared-- lots of meat -- lamb, beef, chicken, totally raw chunks of meat, injera, salad, and of course the ever present sodas (pop). The teachers totally enjoyed the food except for the raw meat--no one touched that plate:)
We had a tour of the grounds, socialized a lot, and concluded with a few speeches of thanks. Everyone left with a full stomach and a happy spirit! By the time we helped the staff clean up, it was late ( for us:) and we headed straight for bed ( 9:30:)

Our teachers arriving at Michael's house for the feast. Also had the Waterloo family who volunteered to teach English.

Socializing

The injera is in the brightly coloured baskets. Not all the food is here yet--just to give an idea