Day of the People (written by Jami Ward)

Church doesn’t start in Zambia until around 10:00 hours. What were we to do with all this extra time? :) Many different things, some slept, some cleaned, and some enjoy the worship music! Whatever was done, it was a well welcomed time of rest and renewal for all. We set off by foot to Agape church and enjoyed a nice service given by Dr. Thinus on how we’re challenged to not focus on the bad doings that are going on all around us but to stay focused on G’d. And to remember he’s in control. Bishop Mulaea then gave a short testimony about the HIV/AIDS conference they all attended. We ate lunch prepared by the church ladies out in the open lot in front of the church, like a picnic. It was amazingly good food. We then walked back to the house where Matt and Austin changed into more comfortable clothes. Then we headed off to Glenis’s church to give an HIV/AIDS talk to her group. The talk went great where everyone had tons of questions. We had that one guy who no one could figure out what he was asking ... and he was innately angry ... but beside him, all questions were answered and everyone was very positive and learned a lot. The night was concluded at Carmelitar and Rebecca’s house where they prepared us a Zambian dinner. A Zambian drink was prepared for us, which was called Mumkyo. It’s basically maze mill and millet. We played with the kids and danced and sang. All 7 of us road home in Dr. Thinus’s little Volkswagen car, now that the cockroaches (what Zambians call the police) were now all asleep! You couldn’t ask for a better day.