Last Sunday I was able to watch the first baptism since I've been in
South Africa. Following the afternoon service in Polokwane, we all
went out to my Aunt and Uncle's house where Alfred was baptized. It
wasn't a usual baptism - the small congregation gathered around the
bright blue pool surrounded by a high brick wall draped with palm
trees and colorful flowers. The sun was still burning hot, so I'm
guessing that the water wasn't so bad either. As my Uncle and Alfred
(the man getting baptized) stepped into the pool, we sang a hymn, then
bowed our heads in prayer. Alfred is from Zambia where there is much
more water than SA, so he's a good swimmer and not afraid of the water
as many native Sotho people here are. Anyway, after the baptism,
everyone went inside for a time of fellowship and Pizza:) One of my
new friends from the church in Polokwane is a sweet lady named
Michelle. She is English, and has a great sense of humor - so much fun
to be with.
We visited Kruger National Park last week, but I really want to post
pictures from there, so I'll wait to post about that until a later
date.
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