Sunday: Kidetete Worship

This post is a day late because of no electricity yesterday. At Kidetete Baptist Church, the power of God’s Spirit was definitely there. For Sorin and Adrian, this was their first Tanzania worship experience and the worship was in the village. The sanctuary was full of many children and people with some standing outside. (I included a picture of the outside of the Kidetete Nursery School and Church from Saturday. There are always children around the church and school.)

This was a special day. Three babies were being dedicated to the Lord, we had the Lord’s Supper, and Adrian preached on “Worry” — great message. Sorin led in prayer for the baby dedication and I (Floyd) led the Lord’s Supper. Sorin held the children and prayed for each one and the family. Sorin prayed in Romania. During the service, we had three languages spoken: Swahili, English, and Romanian.

Four young people who had made decisions to follow Jesus during the week were presented to the church for prayer and encouragement. This was a very special time and a great time of celebrating the transformation of their lives.

The service lasted about two and half hours, but it did not seem that long. Sorin and Adrian got to see the church fellowship dancing, singing, and glorifying God. Sediki did a great job in leading the music for worship. Neema surprised us by singing a song that she had composed. Sorin very much enjoyed the music.

A picture is included of the offering. You see the greens, corn, beans, eggplant, and peas in the picture. Actually there were three offerings which was a little confusing at first. The first offering was for evangelism support which helps to provide some funds for Sediki. The second offering was for general gifts to the church, and the third offering was for the building fund. Kidetete has been buying stones, bricks, and cement little by little in order to complete the expansion.

I always like the way they end the service at Kidetete. Those in the church go out one by one forming a circle. Everyone who leaves shakes the hand of the people already outside. I assure you regardless of age, gender, or skin color every hand is shaken. I hope to have a few more pictures of Sunday’s worship tomorrow.

In the afternoon, Adrian and Sorin interviewed the children who are supported by Pro Africa from the Iringa area.