Day Two in Freetown

When we went to bed on Thursday night it was raining. Today was hot and humid! We tried to go to the African market and Crown Bakery but both were closed for a Muslim holiday. The Muslim believe this is the day that Abraham offered Isaac on the alter – think about that and try to figure it out! We did have the opportunity to take Connie, Cindy and Mitch out to the Lighthouse where we normally stay. Even on this holiday where traffic was very light it took another 35 minutes from the Kona Lodge which is 20 minutes in good traffic from Priscilla Street where we are teaching. The roads are all falling apart and for the third year in a row they are suppose to be under construction with help from the Chinese – well the Chinese must be watching their investments elsewhere because they certainly are not present here assisting in road improvement. Tonight we had another full house with some in extra chairs and a few younger ones sitting on the floor. Solomon was back – the Catholic that talked with Cindy last night. We took a Bible for him tonight and had Cindy give it to him – he was so excited. He talked with Christian and myself before the studies – we see him struggling as he is hearing truth for the first time and it is pricking his heart. Mitch had some real good conversations with some of the brethren before the studies concerning elders. Theophilus and I talked about the issues in Makeni and the need to have a congregation in eastern Freetown. Connie and Cindy have to adjust their teaching plans and they do not start teaching until tomorrow! Mitch taught about the church in Rome and how it could not have been the Catholic Church – he presented the material very well – he has quickly earned their respect as a teacher! I presented lesson 2 in the worldliness series – then we answered question after question – we answered all their questions before we stopped! Tomorrow the real work begins – we will start teaching at 9:30 AM and should be finished around 6 or 6:30 PM tomorrow evening depending on the questions. We ask for your prayers – the Lord has blessed us with packed houses so far and they are willing to be taught! God is good! All the time! Today is no exception!