DAY 7

Today it is hot and the usual breeze is not so evident. We are distributing DVD packets in more remote areas which means more walking. Did I mention it was hot with less breeze? My feet and ankles are doing well under the circumstances.

Atlantic Ocean with Suriname in background

Some of the team

  I was working with Lena today in Guava Bush, a poor and predominantly Hindu area. Lena is 21, a first generation Christian from a Hindu background, the oldest from a family of five. Her parents are still Hindu but some of her younger brothers and sisters are Christians. It is wonderful to see those young ladies come out with us each day, some even taking time off work.

A number of the Hindu houses have flags in their front yards to honor their gods. Here is a quote from the internet, “It is a custom for Hindu homes to have flags in their yards. Four flags were blessed – one each for Shiva and Lakshmi, and two for Hanuman. The Pandit explained that Hanuman had to get two (one more than the others) because he is still ruling the earth at this time.” The flags are red, yellow and white. We also met a group of about 8 Jehovah Witnesses in this more remote area. Some must have been American and some were locals.

flags at a Hindu house

We finished around 3:30 and had a rest before supper. Tonight hopefully we can get home early and rest. I am preaching on Sunday so pray for my preparation and delivery. Here are more pictures.

pigs eating and bathing

fishing in the sewage ditch