....is the time that church starts...and was still going when we left at 12:30!
Not that we're complaining, it was an amazing experience, just something new to get used to over the next year!
We went to AICT's main church in Shinyanga which has over 1000 people attending Sunday services. In true African style, there was plenty of singing and dancing as well as smiles and laughter. We were introduced at both morning services, hence the extended stay. One service usually lasts for about 3 hours and we'll probably be attenders of the 7am - it can get very hot by 12. We were brought to the front and gave a brief introduction of who we are and our plans for the year which was warmly received, followed by a large number of hugs and handshakes!
There was a very welcome break for a typical Tanzanian breakfast of tea and chapatis between the services - much needed energy for a second round of song and dance in Swahili! Church here is a truly social affair with stories, greetings and choreographed dances helping the time fly. The people are very friendly and the church will be a very enjoyable community to be part of.
We were told later that day that 'Sunday is for Church' and can last varying amounts of time. A church that runs until 4pm was recommended but we may need to build ourselves up slowly for that marathon!
Not that we're complaining, it was an amazing experience, just something new to get used to over the next year!
We went to AICT's main church in Shinyanga which has over 1000 people attending Sunday services. In true African style, there was plenty of singing and dancing as well as smiles and laughter. We were introduced at both morning services, hence the extended stay. One service usually lasts for about 3 hours and we'll probably be attenders of the 7am - it can get very hot by 12. We were brought to the front and gave a brief introduction of who we are and our plans for the year which was warmly received, followed by a large number of hugs and handshakes! There was a very welcome break for a typical Tanzanian breakfast of tea and chapatis between the services - much needed energy for a second round of song and dance in Swahili! Church here is a truly social affair with stories, greetings and choreographed dances helping the time fly. The people are very friendly and the church will be a very enjoyable community to be part of.
We were told later that day that 'Sunday is for Church' and can last varying amounts of time. A church that runs until 4pm was recommended but we may need to build ourselves up slowly for that marathon!
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