What a wonderful time we had in Botswana. The area around Maun is sandy and dry and their summer has begun with temperatures rising to over 100 degrees during the day. On this, my first visit to the country of Botswana I traveled with Jim & Mary Nipp who began serving in Botswana in 1962. After we cleared immigration and customs we were greeted by about a dozen folks from the church. They loaded our bags into the vehicle they had for us and brought us to the home where we stayed for the week. We then gathered on the porch and visited for a while with Jim & Mary catching up on people and the various happenings. When we arrived at the church at 5:00 pm to be welcomed, we were greeted by children, youth, younger and older adults. The youth worship team led us in music and Pastor Keeme officially welcomed us and gave Jim, Mary and myself an opportunity to greet the church. The youth closed in a song and prayer. Then they served all there sandwiches and snacks with juice and coke to drink. As is the case at all church functions, everyone stood around and visited until it began to get dark.
At the conclusion of the church service on December 4th we presented the placque that officially recognizes the Churches of God in Botswana upon which the whole congregation erupted in clapping and whistling/cheering. We visited a number of the churches around the Maun area throughout the week and visited with various members. The Church of God in Botswana is alive and well, and growing. The work that Jim and Mary Nipp helped start has a heart to reach others for Christ. The people are beautiful and it was precious to meet and worship with our Brothers and Sisters in Christ in Botswana.
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