Today we went to Igawa, which is a congregation about 40 KN from the mission where one of my students preaches. He has been asking for us to come and this was out last opportunity to go before we head back to the States. We also took 7 students with us and they really enjoyed it as this was their first time to be at Igawa even though Msafuri (the preacher) had told them much about the congregation. Afterwards they had everyone over to provide us a meal. During our discussion after the services had ended, I found out that they (the students) really appreciate our inviting and taking them with us everywhere we go on Sunday’s. It seems that this had not been a practice of the missionaries in the past, and they were surprised that we had even asked them to go. While this has been a tremendous benefit to the students, it has also be a tremendous benefit to Carol and I. Over the past year we have been able to have all of the students with us on several occasions, and have gotten to know each one personally. We have been able to watch them grow and develop, and also encourage them in their service to God. It is exciting to also see how they have taken an active part int he services and have grown in this area also. This Sunday was out last time together for this year as our school year ends with Friday’s graduation and then everyone will be heading home until January. Also, we will begin out journey back to the states next Monday – November 5.
Speaking of our trip, all of our tickets have been brought for all of our various travels, and I will soon get the itinerary together and post it so everyone can know were we will be and when. We look forward to seeing everyone again this year.
One final note, as of last Sunday it is official. The Dalraida church of Christ in Montgomery, AL will be taking over the oversight of the Chimala Mission starting January 1. We are scheduled to meet with them in mid-December.
