MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

It's a joyous time of the year all around the world, even here in Niger. This morning after having breakfast at my place with Linda, Yoko, & Leigh, we went to Magaria for the Worship service. We first had to get other car keys as the Landcruiser had a flat tire which wasn't surprising to me (I think we'll get a new tube). There was lots of congregational singing (much of which we missed out on). Yoko, Linda & I sang “Silent Night” in English & Hausa. The women marched in singing and then sang several more Christmas songs. The kids did some singing, the women a skit, and then the pastor preached on Luke 2. After the service we gathered as usual at the pastor’s house for some rice and sauce. Then us women did more singing. There were crowds of children both at the service and at the pastor’s house.



Now I’m home and getting ready for our English service with the missionaries on the compound at 5:30. Afterwards we’ll have Christmas goodies and visit.

Yesterday we had a compound dinner and then went to the hospital for caroling and sharing the Christmas story with the patients and their families.




I hope you’re all having a great holiday season sharing the Good News of Jesus with those around! Blessings.