Today we had the wonderful chance to go to church in Windhoek, Namibia! It was so great! Personally, I was a little bit nervous to be going to church in such an unfamiliar place, but it only took ten seconds for me to feel totally welcome. Nearly everyone smiled and shook our hands and said hello, and after a moment, I had an amazing feeling: thousands of miles away in Africa, in a foreign land and among a foreign race, I surprisingly felt like we were among our own people. The church is such an amazing organization of wonderful people, and whether you are in Utah, Texas, or Windhoek, Namibia, it is still the same church with the same beliefs.
The branch is surprisingly large, and it is in a lovely, good-sized church building. Besides the missionaries, we were the only white people there, which is a different experience from the church in the States, and it was really cool. We were so different and foreign from everyone else there, but we felt like part of the same group of Saints, and it was a humbling and wonderful feeling to be so connected with these people and with the Gospel.
Outside the lovely branch building.
At the street market.
Louis, our PH and the person who is always waiting for our family. We are slow.
Also, a shout-out to the Rosses, who grew up in a VW Bus!
Sarah was taking a nap instead of exploring in the bush, otherwise, this would be our Christmas card!
1 comment:
Adam--awesome pictures!! Looks like ya'll are having a wonderful time! keep updating--i'm always reading your blog! hahahaha
mandee
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