SUNDAY, JAN 9 - CHURCH SERVICE

Methodist Church, Maua, Kenya

On Sunday morning, we attended service at the Methodist church located next to the hospital where we are working. The service was partly in Swahili and partly in English.

We arrived early and took seats about half way back in the sanctuary in the middle section. However, once we were spotted, we were escorted up tp the front 4 or 5 rows. After a few minutes, we realized that all the women were sitting on the right section and all the men were sitting on the left side. The center section was "mixed" though mostly women!

There was much standing and singing of songs – mostly joyful, lively music with clapping of hands and swaying. The entire team was invited to stand at the front of the church and be introduced. Scott presented the minister with one of Susan Lucky’s beautiful baby quilts and a commemorative plate from Wesley UMC. The service lasted about 2 hours.