Hausa Church

I am not on call today, so I can go to Hausa Church in town. It is not far, just across the highway and a few minutes walk west. You go through an entrance way that is fine for me, but if you are over 6 feet tall, you are going to have to duck. The building itself is made of panels of bamboo held together with twine. They have some tree branches that have been used for posts and beams on the inside. It is maybe 20 to 30 feet square. They have 4 or five rows of 6 patio chairs each with an isle down the middle. Church starts at 0900 with welcomes and introductions and some prayer. Then there is corporate prayers with many people praying at the same time (mostly in Hausa). Then there is singing (in french) followed by some more prayer and then the sermon. The preacher today was both tall and broad shouldered. He actually had to move the pulpit because he was hitting his head on the roof. He preached in Hausa, and a second person translated in to French. He was very enthusiastic and full of conviction. The service ended a little after 11 and we walked back to the compound.

Today was a quiet day in the compound, time to catch up on bible reading, and catch up on sleep. At 4 pm I was off to the CC to practice the worship songs for tonight's service. The Orthopedic Surgeon Graham is doing it all tonight, playing piano, giving the sermon, and praying for communion. Sunday is also the day when Mame announces the arrivals and departures for the week, so I will be saying good bye to all my new friends here.

Matthew 18:20

For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.