Beginning Goodbyes; Saturday 11/6 – Sunday 11/7

Saturday morning was spent shopping or collating or putting hooks in curtains or cooking.  There was a potluck lunch at NETS (the seminary) so that we could see everyone one more time and share some fellowship.  It was great being able to talk to people there again.  They sang some beautiful songs for us as a thank you for the work we did there.  Their voices are so fabulous, I only wish we had a CD to listen to them at home.  A lot of us exchanged email addresses and facebook information so we can stay in touch.

Bekah, Zeka and Anita trying to find each other on facebook.

The dining hall at NETS:  fresh paint & clean curtains!

The front of the sanctuary at NETS

In the evening, some of us went to Khomas Community Church (it was actually air conditioned!) where a NETS students was hosting a concert to raise money for his tuition.  Most of these students need sponsors or some kind of help with tuition and living expenses.  It was admirable that he would take it upon himself to raise funds.  We really enjoyed the concert, with quite a variety of worship music—in English, Afrikaans and Portuguese; 4-part harmony, rap, ballads, you name it.  There was even a dance troupe from South Africa.

Back at the guest house, Bob E. led devotions.

On Sunday morning, Calvin made his usual two trips to take us all to church.  We went to the Evangelical Bible Church in Katatura.  This is the same church where we did the after school program, so we knew some of the people there.  It’s easy to feel at home in Namibia, because all the people we’ve met have been so friendly.  Everyone introduces themselves to us, and many like to ask us questions about the U.S. or find out what we think of Namibia.

The choir.  This church did a lot of congregational
singing, and it was all a capella.  The harmony
is fantastic again!

Our Team

Even though there are fences around every property, and security guards in every grocery store, drug store and convenience store, we have felt very safe walking around the neighborhood and downtown.  We attract a certain amount of attention, but people only seem curious, not threatening.

Tomorrow (Monday) is our last full day here.   We will be going to Okapuka Ranch to go on a wildlife drive.  So, I am not sure when I will have time to blog after that… we will depart Tuesday morning (Namibia time) for the airport here and arrive at Dulles early Wednesday morning (U. S. time—whatever that is.  Did the time change to Daylight Savings yesterday?)