Four full days have passed since my last update. Where has the time gone?
The pictures have been numerous the last few days. I am sending a lot on this posting. That way you can see what we are up to without having to read my poor journalism as much.
Friday, June 6th
We went to prison today. Fortunately we weren’t inmates. This was a downer day; very, very sad. We were invited by Judge Phuna to see the young men that he unfortunately has to imprison. He is very troubled by this part of his job. There were about 57 young men in the youth building of the prison. It was a small building with 3 bedrooms, each about 12’ x 12’. 20+ boys sleep on the concrete floor of each room and receive one bowl of a sort of porridge each day. The really sad part is that these boys have been previously rejected by their families and are in prison for stealing food. There was a lot of hopelessness in their eyes. They have nowhere to live and nowhere to go after they leave the prison. Many come back on purpose, by slapping a police officer, in order to receive the food and shelter, as minimal as they are.
Anyone up for starting a youth rehab ministry in Congo? You would have very pliable participants and lots of encouragement from Judge Phuna.
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| A rare prison lunch |
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| Young prisoners |
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| Bread and sardines |
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Bathing, laundry, and motorcycle wash
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Saturday, June 7th
This was a low-key day. Basketball, soccer, and other games; sleep, studying for preaching, spending time with orphans and friends were the agenda items. We went to Judge Phuna’s house for dinner. He and his wife were warm, sweet hosts. It was nice to relax and pack my stomach.
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Dinner with Judge Phuna
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| Andrew's dirt tan |
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| Weekly medical clinic in church building |
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| New church #3 under construction |
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