This morning we were taken to St Stephens Church which is partnered with the St Stephen's church at home in Broughty Ferry. We had the BEST welcome and all had a go at joining in the the hymns that were all sung in Swahili which was rather interesting. Our choir practice must have helped last night because when it was our turn to sing for the congregation it went without TOO many hiccups although Mrs Kerr had a bit of a solo when the rest of us backed out on one of the high sections. Mrs Mac was also the first lady to play their keyboard.
After the service where we all frazzled in 32 degree heat and managed to think of something to say to the congregation about ourselves on the spot, me and Katie got to join in with some young mother's rehearsing their performance for next week's service (we do have video footage if you want a laugh!) We also had a lovely meal where we had the chance to speak to some of the members of the church. Katie was christened Makenna - the one that always smiles and I was named Kaari- nice girl. Katie was nearly adopted by a local woman who took a bit of a shine to her!
The boys were taken on a crash course in flag raising by the boys at the school as they will be raising the flag tomorrow at assembly ( at 7.20am) ....or Neal will as Matthew's marching wasn't quite up to scratch....
Off to Margret's for tea :)
5 comments:
Hello all,
good to hear that there is something new and different to experience every day. It sounds amazing! Hope school tomorrow goes well and the pupils like the gifts you took over.
Have fun!!!
Paul, Jenny and Sam x
P.S. Matthew are you checking you email account? Would be good to hear from you - what happened to the blogging :)
Makenna Bruce - it has a strange ring to it lol - will just call you Miss Mak!!! when u get home! Your trips and experiences sound amazing! Glad all is going well and may it continue to end of your trip. Enjoy school.
Hi it sounds as though you're having a great time - glad that your musical event went well!! You'll have to go busking when you get home! We've had a busy weekend with Uncle Richard and Victoria to stay - she missed you Danielle!
Enjoy school hope you all cope ok with the early morning. Love Fliss
Hellooooooo, yes we have to get up at 6am and you of all people will know how hard that will be for me! Excited to go to school though and WE SAW ELEPHANTS MUM! It was so amazing, say hello to everyone for me and your postcard it on it's way! xxxxxx
from MH
You are having the most exciting time in Kenya-keep enjoying it. Well done Mrs K on your solo bit at the Church.Say hello to Elijah and Priscilla for us.
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