We met in the hotel lobby around at 7:45. Had granola bars for breakfast because the breakfast at the hotel was traditional Ethiopian food, and I honestly didn't think I could eat it that early in the morning!
The seminar was held at the hotel next door, so we walked over. It was a panel discussion that was primarily for families that are in the process of or are interested in becoming foster families. Some of the families that are already fostering were in attendance as well, which brought a particularly good perspective in my opinion.
Our team was there to answer questions. there was really nothing off limit. Scheduled to start at 8:30, we finally got going around 9:00 - so basically, it was 8:30, African time :)
We began with short introductions. Then we had a time of worship through music, which was cool. Very spirit-filled worship experience. Then a local pastor did a devotional time, preaching on Isaiah 66:1-2.
After that Brad and I did a brief introduction of our church and team. Then we began the discussions. It went well, but went very slowly. By our first break time we’d made it through just one question. We continued on and had great exchanges with the families. It was a long day and the room was very hot (yeah, probably 85 - 90 degrees outside, and no ac!), but it went well.
We finished around 5:30 in the evening. We took an hour break and then went to a resort in the area for dinner.
Got back to hotel around 9:00. Tried to get on skype, but the internet was down. So back to the room. I was exhausted! Thankfully I got a very good night’s sleep. Woke several times and checked internet but it never came back up.
The seminar was held at the hotel next door, so we walked over. It was a panel discussion that was primarily for families that are in the process of or are interested in becoming foster families. Some of the families that are already fostering were in attendance as well, which brought a particularly good perspective in my opinion.
Our team was there to answer questions. there was really nothing off limit. Scheduled to start at 8:30, we finally got going around 9:00 - so basically, it was 8:30, African time :)
We began with short introductions. Then we had a time of worship through music, which was cool. Very spirit-filled worship experience. Then a local pastor did a devotional time, preaching on Isaiah 66:1-2.
After that Brad and I did a brief introduction of our church and team. Then we began the discussions. It went well, but went very slowly. By our first break time we’d made it through just one question. We continued on and had great exchanges with the families. It was a long day and the room was very hot (yeah, probably 85 - 90 degrees outside, and no ac!), but it went well.
We finished around 5:30 in the evening. We took an hour break and then went to a resort in the area for dinner.
Got back to hotel around 9:00. Tried to get on skype, but the internet was down. So back to the room. I was exhausted! Thankfully I got a very good night’s sleep. Woke several times and checked internet but it never came back up.
Interesting fact for the day: we asked Desalegn how many letters are in their alphabet. He answered “33”, paused, and then said “Times 7”. Big alphabet!
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