On Tuesday, we traveled from Jos to Mbaagi, the village home of John and Esther Orkar. On the way we stopped in Makurdi where we were treated to a true West African welcome by a women's club choir. Some of us found ourselves dancing in the aisles.
Once we arrived in Mbaagi we were entertained by a boys group from the local NKST church. More dancing, music and drama. We spent the night in the Orkar's compound. Some of us shared beds, so we are getting close and building group cohesiveness.
We don't have internet connections so we cannot share pictures right now. But keep watching, they will be coming, but maybe not until next week.
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Are you guys really on a mission trip?
ReplyDeleteSounds like nothing but "dancing". Knowing you, I can imagine your dancing is quite a sight-a little levity for the natives of Mbaagi. (Rosie -I'll bet El is quite amused). You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted.
Jerry Oade
Thanks for the comment, Jerry. I have talked to Grace and it sounds like they are working hard. It's just those African welcomes at every new venue--music, drums, dancing... Maybe that will be one of the things we learn from the partnership: new ideas about hospitality.
ReplyDeleteDave Kreulen