I think we are finally getting over the jet lag! Starting the day off with tea, which we have all come to look forward to tea time, and a volunteer meeting to go over the days schedule, we hit the ground running. Then comes breakfast with our Kenyan friends as we enjoy the cooking of our Dear Aunty Ophelia. Scrambled eggs, bread, jam, a few side dishes of Sri Lankan food and the most delicious fried mash potatoes.
After breakfast we headed over to the morning session where thankfully we have three helpers to interpret the Singhalese language, so we can all hear and learn from the message given. The speaker talked about the divinity and timing of revival. He mentioned how in this day and age, generations have grown impatient with the sovereignty of God’s hand and planning. But it is when we wait and pray in repentance that God will bring the revival.
Next up, Tea Time! Our team had the honor to pour and serve the tea for the attendees of the conference. It’s fun to see the familiar faces of those who we have met during our time at the conference. We shared giggles with each other as we joke around about whether or not the tea is sugar free. After a quick tea break, we continue with the rest of our day where we joined in on a small seminar, had another tea break, then attended another power packed session in the evening.
One highlight of the day would be standing in worship and listening to everyone in the conference sing as one united voice “We raise your name by praise”. Despite the language barrier, I was overwhelmed with emotion knowing that 12 different denominations came together to worship God and pray for their country. It was such a beautiful experience.
– Amy
Mariners Faith Adventures 