Katie sitting in front of the guest house at Gemena
Dave, Cynthia and Deb on the porch of the Gemena Guest House
At Tandala, Katie met Irene. Irene is Katie's middle name. This was a gift to Katie from her “N'doi”
Dave practices for church
at Gemena
Katie with Mama Malia, a dear friend of my Grandmother.
Mama Malia with Katie
Mama Malia with Katie and Mom
Katie showing our children to Mama Malia
Anytime we sat outside, we drew a crowd.
Stopping at a Sunday School. The children enjoyed seeing themselves in my video camera viewfinder.
I am buried in there some where.
Mama Malia brought us this chicken as a gift.
Sunday School at central church. The 4 classes that morning, had over 500 children.
Sunday School Students
Sunday School Students at Central Church
Sunday Shool Lesson at Central Church, teaching of Jacob and the ladder
Sunday School Lesson at Central Church of Gemena. The instructor had to constantly get the kid's attention. We were a bit of a distraction.
Sunday School Lesson at Central Church in Gemena
A child listening to church from outside.
Children outside Central Church in Gemena
The Womens' Choir
Butterfly in Tandala
Flower and Butterfly in Tandala
Butterfly on a Flower at Tandala
Mom standing outside a house she lived in until 2nd grade.
Flower at Tandala
Down the path at Tandala
Goats were a common site. This one was at Tandala
John and Dave made some friends outside the Bible Institute at Tandala
John and Dave with their new friends
Lining up a photo
John and Dave with the Bible Students at IBU in Tandala. John and Dave each taught 4 lessons to these pastors.
Dave teaching on the teaching of spiritual gifts
Dave with his interpreter Dualo
A pastor reads the scripture for this lesson.
Worship at Central Church in Gemena
Offering time at Central Church in Gemena
Dave teaching at IBU in Tandala
Leading the singing during the offering at Central Church Gemena
When the camera came out, the children would flock. This was out behind Central Church
Dave preaching at Central Church
Down the road at Tandala
Our guest house at Tandala
Central Church in Gemena
The “Future Home” of Central Church in Gemena
More children posing!
This boy is Eyenga. His picture was on our support letter. It was nice to be in a picture TOGETHER!
A clinic we visited on the road to Tandala
This... is an ant hill.
The “Freeway” to Tandala
The entire route was lined with villages like this one.
Katie stretching her legs on the 3 hour drive.
This is Mom showing us something.... I have no idea what it was...
Our truck, waiting to finish the journey to Tandala
Cynthia and Katie entering a Clinic.
A school/
No matter the classroom, Katie feels at home.
The school/
John and Dave goofing around at a church pulpit.
School
Dust from our other vehicle, made it hard to see as the sun went down. But it made for some neat photos.
By the time we arrived, those of us in the back truck, were caked with red dirt.
Young men pondering our arrival.
No one is camera shy.
Entering IBU at Tandala, for a time of teaching.
Katie (with the help of Mandaba), teaches a Bible lesson.
The school in which Katie taught.
Katie teaching.
Singing before class. I took many Bible classes in College, and they NEVER opened this way!
Drying Peanuts
The new Optical clinic at Tandala, under construction.
Making the cinder blocks on site.
We walked into the dentist office just as this man was having a tooth pulled.
Katie's foot and a millipede.
This mama asked us to take this picture. We couldn't pass it up.
John teaching.
The women at IBU, receiving gifts of ear rings from the women of Hope!
Ruth Ann and John walking to Tandala Hospital.
Dr. Tom did a wonderful job of showing us the land.
The “Cell Phone Tree” is a popular hang out, because it is the only place that gets reception.
The Runway at Tandala. It hasn't been used in over 3 years.
Dave and Deb watching out for planes on the runway.
Katie and I were introduced to this nurse. When Dr. Tom told him I was Nils Oldberg's grandson, we was excited. He asked us to pass on his greetings. He was a student of Grandpa's (we are learning he had many out here).
The hospital lab.
The hospital lab
Inside one of the men's residences at the hospital.
The Pediatric unit at Tandala Hospital.
The dental office.
Making dentures and bridges in the dental lab.
We have a few friends from the Handicap ministry visit our house. Katie presented the children with some toys OUR children sent. This boy was thrilled with this car. It was explained that this may be his only toy. Our girls got it in a McDonald's Happy Meal.
More of the children with the toys from our girls.
This young man was in 9th grade. I hope this gift doesn't frustrate him as much as it frustrates me!!!
