Today, I went with the Reeves to the village of Sokode (So Ko Day). We drove most of the way there (about 30 min) but we had to walk about 10 min. to actually reach the village. It is actually one of the first churches that was planted here in Kabiyeland. It is special is that is was planted by the Christians in N'Djei (In Jay). Together they also started two more Churches in the villages around them, Ewede (eh wade a) and Kayahta (not sure how to say this one). There are 4 all together in the small Cluster, about 15/20 min. walking distance of each other. Today, we saw the new building that the Sokode Christian's built to worship in. Most of the villges here meet under a "big tree" so the building was a huge deal. When we got out there, they were headed to the village of Ewede, where we had just come from, to help them carry rocks up for the foudation of their building. Each group has two Elders for their Church; however they all work together Sheparding the Christians in that area. Today, I learned some cultural things in the village, today. 1 - they bow when they greet you. I saw Becky bow so I did too. I noticed that their heads were always lower than mine. The position of the head shows submission. Also, when they shake your hand, always with the right hand, they hold their wrist with their left hand. Also showing submission. I asked Becky about all of this when we got back home and she explained everything to me. Again - a very humbling experience! 
The first picture is of some of the children in the first village we stopped at, Ewede. They were all crowded around the car, and I asked them to step back so I could take their pictures. The all wanted to "see" the picture after I had taken it. It was adorable! The second picture is of the new building built in Sokode. We thought it was a school at first because they are using school-type benches in it. Later - they took us in to show us. They were so proud of it!
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