Monday, May 11, 2009

Cultural Worship

On Sunday nights we have cultural worship. It is done in a different language and of course another culture. Two Sunday nights ago it was an African worship. I found if very frustrating. That was my fault in that I didn't prepare myself for such.

This past Sunday it was a Brazilian worship service all done in Portuguese. I was better prepared. Knowing what to expect kind of helps. Nothing is explained in English - overseas they are not going to stop and explain anything in English for you. So we practice now. This time two of the songs were familiar coruses. Then the person preaching helped us realize he was in Mark 4. He was teaching on the Jesus calming the storm. He used a lot of motions to help us figure out what he was talking about. It made it very understandable, but I don't think that was quite reality for a most worship services. They had us bring flashlights so that when the electric goes out we can still read the words. Electric is not a constant overseas.

Rita, for the Schwarzs
In Virginia

1 comment:

David and Katie Kizziah said...

Mwapolenie Mukwai! Muleemoneka bwino sanna!

Greetings all, you are looking very well! It is so good to keep up with you guys. Know that our hearts are with you and we continue to join you in prayer as you prepare for Mbala. I know the last few weeks on the farm can be tough. May the Lord give you grace to push hard when needed and grace to take opportunities to rest when you can. We love you guys and look forward to hearing more.

Lesa Amupale (God bless you all)

David for the Kizziahs