On Sunday we attended a support group for people diagnosed with HIV. It was a very powerful experience. Hearing these people testify their love for life and for Jesus even though they were afflicted with this terrible disease was extremely moving and motivating. You can definately feel a presence in this place and in these people.
On Monday we began our first day working at the hospital. I was very busy. They began the day with morning devotions where the people that show up early enough get to pray and get inspired for the rest of the day. Each of us were encouraged to find our own niche. We had a choice between, Attending discipleship classes, working in the pharmacy, making rounds with the doctors, and counseling.
At the end of the day on Monday all of us attended a Hausa lesson. It was very interesting to learn a new language that we really have never heard before. For instance "Ina kwana"= Good Morning. "Sai anjima"= See you later. "Sanu"= Hello and "Allah yayi maka Albarka"= God Bless.
5 comments:
sounds AWESOME!I loved working in and around the hospital. I especially loved going to the discipleship classes that they have. I am so excited for you guys!
keep the blog posts coming as often as you can, TONS of people are reading them!!
love to you all!
-Kristin
Mom,
Hope all is well. We really miss you. Our beach vacation is past the half way point. We hope that your stay in Nigeria goes as fast as our beach vacation. Today we did a lot of running around. We were in Bethany, Ocean City AND Rehoboth. Dad is keeping us hopping!
Love,
Chris and Sophie (and of course Dad)
Hello Nativity Nigeria Missionaries.
Everyone here is following your progress and praying for your successful mission. We will be looking forward to your complete report, meanwhile keep the posts coming. And don't forget about the Christmas Giving Program; we want to do something really special for at least some of our Nigeria friends this year.
Blessings,
Fr. White
Thank you for the postings but more importantly, thank you for bringing your compassion to these people. All of you are great examples for the rest of us. I look forward to hearing more.
Godspeed,
Andrew
Thank you for sharing the love of the people. While poor in material things they are rich in love of God. Give my love to Dr. Chris and Sr. O!! We are praying for you.
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