Church in Koutiala

2 Corinthians 5: 16-17

"So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view.  Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.  Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"

This verse really spoke to my heart as we were worshiping today in a strange language and with people who, according to the world, look very different than us.  We were warmly welcomed over the loud speaker and we shared the common bond of sinful people who have gathered together to accept the saving grace of Christ.  What other bonds do we need?

 Church choir.... lots of swaying, good percussion in the background.

 Church parking

 The entrance to the church with a few elderly women outside.

 Sunday school class

 The story of creation told in Bambara with illustrations

 The gentleman in the blue shirt with white collar has the job of waking up any church members who start to doze off during the service.  This is a well accepted practice at every service.

 The congregation is separated between the women and men.  Sheri sat with us on the men's side so that she could translate.

Picking up the kids from Sunday school.