Sunday, August 3, 2008
Sunday 8.3.08
So with 5 days until the Beijing Olympics the Africa Mercy is becoming more and more filled with trash talk. Ranging from track and the fastest man to basketball to gymnastics its heating up. This place is going to be a blast to be when the Olympics finally kick off. I know everyone here is anticipating it like nothing since the Euro Futbol Cup in June (not that long ago...I know). I have the opportunity to experience it for 9 days. I'm stoked. Anyway, today I went to church in Monrovia. The church lasted 3 1/2 hours but it was well worth it. Let me tell you the Africans know how to worship. Every song for them is like your favorite football team scoring a touchdown or baseball player hitting a monster clutch homerun. Seriously, its a huge celebration. Loud music, people dancing and screaming. And its all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I had the chance to take communion with them. They do it different but its still communion. After church we went to one of the elder's house for lunch. It was so lish. I love African food. Rice, fish and a spicy spread on top. Sooo lish. After that we headed back to the ship and since Ive gotten back all Ive done is been watching the Angel game via Gamecast on ESPN. Chicka yeah! Well ttfn!
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Wes, What a neat experience you will be able to have on the Africa Mercy during the 2008 Olympics! Your description of the church service in Monrovia sounds exciting and reminds me of the times we have been able to worship with believers in another country. The bond of love between Christians is very strong and we truly felt a part of their family. The African food sounds tasty and maybe you will be able to bring a recipe or two with you when you return.
Praying for you, Papa
dude you are soooo lucky to see the olympics!!! and the way you described to expierence in the church is sooo cool. our experience in the church is VBS. same 'ol same 'ol.
we are here hanging with Meridith, Allen, and Adeline. Doing some Wii, mowing the lawn, playing with the dog, and missing you. talk to you soon!
Jamers
Hey, Wes,"Coool" dude! Thanks for introducing us to Facebook...We searched for friends, in our past jobs, and "oohh" my goodness we found sooo many people we know on that...we were so surprised!Campus Crusade for Christ, we found so many familiar faces....wowie!! At grampa's work alone, there are his "peers" at the seminary! I'm having so much "fun", as you know from receiving my messages on it!What a "blast"...my favorite entertainment for now!!
Sounds like I need to join the African church...singing and dancing...you said it right, they know how to worship, Praising GOD in the spirit!!! That's sooo"cooool"! The food sounds "deeelicious", too! Bring home the recipes, O.K. That will be my souvenir....just on a piece of paper, that's easy! :-)See ya soon...we've missed you lots, 'n send our love 'n prayers! XOXOX(you have a ton of those by now) GOD Bless Grama Fran
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