Sara Goes to Africa: Church and Hiking

Sunday was my first time attending an African church service. We walked further down the rocky path that we take three times a day to get to where we eat our meals to get to the church. I could hear the sound of people singing as we approached the building. We sat in the back where most people with children were. While there were obvious differences between the church in Mbingo and my home church (longer prayers, longer songs, and longer services (3+ hours) there was one thing that was exactly the same. Every person in that church was a Christian and I could see their unconditional love for Christ. It was so amazing to be in a place of worship in a different country and know that the people I was surrounded by and I may not look alike or speak the same language, but we are all here because of the grace of God.

Hannah and I walking the path to church

Outside the church

Jane loved the music at church

After church, Jeff, Liz, Noah, Jane, and I went for a hike up one of the mountains in Mbingo. It was very hard, especially due to the elevated altitude, but once we made it to the top, I was in awe of the beauty of Mbingo from where we stood. I could see for miles and the mountains, rolling hills, and waterfalls were breathtaking. It was amazing!