Youth Conference day one began late as young people had to travel from their home districts. Whilst the programme had singing starting at 0800, by 0930, when the teaching was meant to begin, there were only 23 young people. Gradually more arrived until we were able to begin the session at 1045. Andy is speaking on the theme 'Living in Christ's kingdom' with reference to the books of Daniel and Romans. In the afternoon we looked at the Chapter Summary method of Bible study and then got into groups to look at chapters from Ephesians. We will see tomorrow what they have learned!
Meanwhile, after five hours in the cathedral yesterday, Grace and Heather sat for about two hours in the Tigo phone centre trying to sort out our phone cards and get them cut to the right size. There were lots of comings and goings by staff and various attempts to make the cards work, but without success. End result was that cards cut to nano size did not work in UK contract phones for Grace and Heather (as they are locked) so had to revert to original SIM card for Heather's spare phone and had to go in search of a cheap phone for Grace to use her card. One shop would not sell the only phone they had as they said it did not work properly. They went in search of another phone shop, but could not locate it where they had been told it was. Turned out that the shop was shut. Wandering around wondering what to do, Heather said that what they needed was the help of someone they knew. Just then they heard a voice behind them say in English "Are you shopping?" Turning around Heather recognised the man's face. He said "I know you from when you came with Peter to our youth choir practice. My name is Eric." What an answer to prayer! Eric was more than happy to take them to a shop where Grace could buy a suitable phone. Now we just have to sort out a phone card for Andy!
Rest of day was spent in arranging meetings for later in the week, finishing the coding for Ubushuti baskets and cards and cathcing up with emails. Once again, thanks for your prayers. G,H,A.
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