Kisega

Today I got to work in a school called Kisega. I was working with a woman named Erin who's been working in Uganda for almost a year now. Erin would teach a bible story to the kids, then I got to teach them a song. I taught the classic camp song "Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah, Praise Ye the Lord." I split the class into two "teams" and told them it was a competition of who could sing the loudest. I did this with 5 different classes, and most of them (that really understood what was going on) LOVED it! They were singing at the VERY top of their lungs (and the headmaster said she could hear all the way from her office.. which to her, was a good thing :) I really had a fabulous time with the kids teaching them how to praise in MY language. Erin and I were talking about how much music and singing is a part of their culture, and how most of them probably went home today singing our song, and will remember it well for next time. I love that the Lord created something like music and singing that no matter the culture; is something ingrained in us. We were all made to praise the Lord. It may look different for each country, culture, or people group, but there is something about singing and clapping your hands that is universal. There is a natural part of us that wants to move to a rhythm sing a catchy melody (ABILITY to do these things is a whole different matter, but I think that the desire is there in everyone ;) As different as the cultures are, I think we have more similarities than we expect. Praise the Lord for our connections in Him!

 Saying "I can't hear you!! LOUDER!"