After arriving home from a year in Africa, I was hungry for women's Bible Study. Since I was new in these parts, I did some online research. There were many options in the area, but I decided on a group from a small, country church of dairy farmers and harvesters. The people at this church most resembled my beloved church at home; they are hungry to grow closer to the Lord and are incredibly genuine and connected.
The study began in August and concluded this week. It has been a joy to grow alongside these sisters and to hear their life stories.
In addition to this, I've listened to them talk about their fall bazaar for eleven weeks. Each week there were several baking days. The women gather together to make pies, jams, cookie dough, etc. to sell at the bazaar. I was able to help once and it was so much fun. Also, each week at Bible Study they would consult with each other about their sewn or knitted creations.
My curiosity grew, especially when I found out that the bazaar usually averages $20,000 and 100% goes to missionaries....not bad for a church of 95 people.
Today was the long anticipated bazaar. It was a fun filled day of fellowship and serving. There were quilts, baked goods, wooden carvings, knitted treasures, sewn treasures, and on and on. These people have embraced Paul and I and given us a church family.
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