week one

It is hard to believe that we have been here in Senegal for over a week now.
This last week has been nonstop: working with the Talibe boys, interracting with local teenagers at an English club, our reccent weekend trips to children's clubs in several villages, and visiting mosques and churches, all the while putting our (limited) language skills, understanding of local religions, and culture training we've had into practice.

This last weekend provided many unique experiences. We met up with a village pastor whoh works with children, both muslim and christian, teaching them about God and the Jesus from the Bible. We used puppets and skits which he translated and worked into a gospel message at three different villages. The hihglight of the weekend was visiting his church and worshiping with the villagers there who were so excited about thier faith. I have been really challenged by all of the Senegalese christians we've met who live in a country that is 95% muslim and their excitement for missions and evangelism.

This week we are doing a VBS at a local orphage.
I will hopefully be able to post some pictures in another week

thanks for keeping our team in your prayers!