26th August 2018
Yendi Notes
We forgot to tell you that yesterday evening one of the brothers from Sobitito came to the mission house with an appeal for anti-snake venom medicine. The victim was his 12 y.o. son. The father had brought enough money for one vial but the hospital needed two vials. Thanks go out to those of you that provide money for just an occasion.
Both of us were still a little “jet laggy” this morning when we got up. Timothy told us we would be going to the village of Sobibito this morning for worship which meant it isn’t all that far allowing us to sleep 30 minutes longer and we did enjoy it.
It was great to see Timothy again. We passed along all the greetings everyone back home had asked us give to him. Sobitito is south west of Yendi approximately 12-15 miles. We passed through the village of Nalongni which is a mile from our destination. A quarter of a mile out of the village we came to an area of the dirt road that was flooded. The pool of water was at least 15 yards long. Timothy and I got out of the truck to inspect the situation. One young guy on a bicycle volunteered to walk down into the water so we could see how deep and how muddy it was. After seeing it was solid ground I put the pickup into 4 wheel drive and we drove right through the water without any problems.
By the time we arrived the congregation had already finished their singing and the church asked us to preach. I presented a lesson asking these two questions: ‘Do we know Jesus?” and “Do you know His Church?”. After services we had a great question and answer period. The Church also asked if we could help them with some money to add with their money to pay for a white board and a table for the Lord’s Supper. We agreed to help them which made everyone very happy.
Most of you know by now our tradition of visiting the chief at his house. The chief was sitting outside under the tree on his Pangula (a wooden meeting and greeting place). We have known this man for years so he was happy to see us and receive the kola. While we were visiting the chief a man asked Kandie if she was still buying snake bones. She quickly answered “Yes!” After she bought the bones she asked if anyone had any rain pullets to sell. Rain pullets are similar to the axe heads and stone tools the American Indians use to use. She was excited to get two more for her collection.
We had an extra person to take back to Yendi with us. It was a lady who was visiting her husband and attended the church. We also stopped in the village of Jagrido so Timothy could greet his parents.
When we got back to the house the electricity was off which necessitated me starting the generator. Oh, how we love having the generator!!
It will not be long before we need to leave for bible study at Kulkpeni so I will close for today. Hope you had a great Lord’s Day and may God bless!
In His service,
Stephen and Kandie Taylor
