On Sunday, we went to this Evangelical Presbyterian Church (located on the compound where we stayed). They are expanding the church because they have outgrown their current building. What a blessing! These people are incredibly dedicated. They come to church in a building that has no electricity, air conditioning, or comfortable chairs and they praise the Lord for 2-3 hours. Oh, that we may have such dedication in America!
These are the fabulous instruments that were played during the song service.
In Sudan, the Sabbath is taken very seriously. These people know how to rest as the Lord intended for us to do on the 7th day. This is another great lesson that I learned while on this life-changing trip. We should not be ashamed by taking a day or a portion of a day to relax, have fun, be with friends and family, and most importantly, thank our Father for His merciful blessings. In America we get so caught-up in the race of non-stop activity and I don't believe this is what God intended. One of my goals for this year is to take a day to relax, have fun, and really bask in the greatness of God.
In this spirit, we played frisbee, jumped rope, kicked the soccer ball, danced, laughed, and loved on the children from the village surrounding the EPC. It was a fun and HOT time as you can see in these pictures.
"Return, oh my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you."
~Psalm 116:7
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