Good day, it is 4:40pm in Masasi. I hope you can place this on the blog.
Today we visited the village of Chakuma, about an hours drive from the compound. We went to hand over the PWRDF project to the villagers. A well had been established with the support of PWRDF and CIDA. Today with the Diocese of Masasi we gave ownership to the villagers. A moving and animated presentation with African Dance and music surrounded this momentous occasion. We were presented with gifts...a large rooster, a dozen eggs and a weaved basket. Well I can tell you that neither the rooster nor the eggs will accompany us home. The rooster has found a new home among the other 2 roosters and hens in Mama's farm on the compound.
We returned to the Cathedral Compound where Bishop Patrick and I met to discuss the companions partnership. After we met the Standing Committee of the Diocese met with Janet and me. We continued looking at ways in which this partnership might be enriched. We talked about linking up parishes in Montreal with Masasi, a common Lenten study on mission and a possible exchange of young people from one parish to the other.
After our meeting we had lunch together in the Diocesan Centre, a full lunch of rice, chips, vegetables and chicken, fresh bananas.
Bishop Patrick spoke in appreciation of not only our partnership but also the friendship and love that is growing among.
I was given a beautiful, a wood carving of the stations of the cross. Janet received a beautiful carving of the Last Supper.
We also received cashew nuts.
Tonight we will have supper with Geoffrey and his family.
Tomorrow morning we leave early for Rondeau, the junior seminary and theological college where we will spend the weekend.
A Confirmation Service on Sunday at which I will preside and preach.
The generosity and kindness at times can be overwhelming and humbling.
Daily I remember you in my prayers with gratitude.
Peace and Joy from Masasi!
+Barry
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