Tony and Tracy really wanted us to understand the Shona culture before moving back to English, it makes witnessing so much easier if you know the kind of barriers you may come up against when teaching. Today I took to the water by diving right in and doing some public witnessing at a market. It really is easy for foreigners to witness because they appreciate the work you're trying just learning a little bit. Plus it's a conversation starter.."Hey can I practice my Shona with you!?" They laugh then say yeah yeah.. Both Chandler and I were able to attain some english return visits so hopefully by next week we can cultivate some bible studies. Chandi placed with these maids and they are the sweetest. (Everyone has a maid and or a gardener). The Shona don't think the white culture can learn it so we stun them and they treat us like family. We both ended up placing over 12 magazines just in a few hours. It's beyond refreshing.
This is a young girl from the camp that is 15 and brings the little ones to the meetings her name is Rosemary. The culture puts a lot of pressured on the first daughter, they have to take care of all the kids and make sure food is on the table before the man comes home. So it's a big surprise she is able to study, because they normally are told to get to work not sit around chatting. No matter what age not working is unacceptable here.
It's been an amazing few days, I can't believe it's only been like 3 days! So many more days, the stories we'll have for you all.
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