Trip to Quelimane -- By Meg

A couple of weeks ago we traveled to Quelimane. 

We went to see our old Pastor there get ordained at the church 

that we attended when we lived in Quelimane. 

It was a get time and we enjoyed every minute to it!

Traveling to Quelimane.

There are many rivers between Nampula and Quelimane.
Almost every river has ladies washing clothes in it. 

People came from all over to attend this special service. 

It is cuturely appropriate for the men to sit in chairs in the front.
And women and children normally sit on the ground on mats. 

Pastor Joao and his wife. 

Emma and Me

There were LOTS of people. 

Praying over the Pastor

Sweet!

The people were so happy for the pastor that they picked him up!
In Mozambique it is not appropriate to smile during a special service.
It is very sad that the pastor couldn't rejoice with everyone else.

One of our very special friends had a baby last year,
and we were able to see him when we visited this time.
This is baby Marcos.

You will always have food at a special event here!

Lilly and Emma

Our food!!! YUM!!
Rice and beans is my all-time favorite food here!

The kids always share plates here. 

We had a wonderful time visiting our friends in Quelimane!

Hugs,
Meg