MONDULI JUU AND THE MAASAI CHOIR

We had quite a weekend Nov. 3-4. We left Arusha on Saturday, with our Tanzanian "daughter" Sara, headed to Monduli Juu (northwest of Arusha in the mountains) in a Toyota mini van loaded with 22 people packed in very tightly. We got to Monduli, about 50 kilometers from Arusha, rode in another vehicle about 20 minutes to Monduli Juu, and then walked about 45 minutes into the mountains to a Maasai boma where our friend Isiah lives. We had a wonderful day with him and his extended family who live in several houses in the boma. After visiting for a few hours, and enjoying a traditional meal, we walked back to Monduli Juu and rode in the back of a truck to Monduli, then crowded into another mini van and returned to Arusha. What a day! We even got to rejoice with three of Isiah's family members accepting Christ as their savior.
Sunday, Pat's birthday, we met Isiah and the Maasai choir from Monduli Juu at a Lutheran church in our village (Kijenge), where they sang for the morning worship service. After the service we were all treated to a meal of rice, meat and cooked cabbage and carrots. We got to listen to some great worship music and were blessed by all the members of the church. Isiah's younger brother, Lazaro, is staying with us for a few days before returning home. We are really enjoying his company; he is a very dedicated Christian young man, 18 yrs old.