Rwanda Yearly Meeting

This last week was the 17th Yearly Meeting of Rwanda Friends Church. It lasted all week, but I only attended the morning service on Sunday. We arrived at the church at 8:30 AM to hear the drum corps from Burundi. (Burundi is known for their drumming, Rwanda for their dancing.) It was an amazing group of about 15 men dressed in white and pink robes who drummed, sang, and acted out skits about peace. Afterwards we went into the church for a service that lasted until 1:30 PM. They announced new appointees to different boards/committees, welcomed representatives and those visiting from Burundi, recorded a minister, had at least 4 choirs perform and had a message preached. The Thomas arrived at about 12:30, so they were able to participate in the last hour. David then went to the celebration for the pastor who was recorded. I don't know how he stayed awake during the many speeches. He and Brad didn't return until 6:40 or so. It is very nice to have the Thomases back, and Michelle and I look forward to having Breanna, Aren, and Gwen at school tomorrow.