There's no greater reason for living!: African Fun!

(top: Laura, Ruth, Jazzy, Phoebe and Degory... bottom: Laura and Phoebe in the background, and Kyle, Degory and James)

Ah, the day has come and gone, and left us but memories of laughter and good times... and did I mention laughter? Who knew that a bunch of young adults could actually agree to dress so silly... and then go out to Tim Horton's dressed that way; not that Africans typically dress silly; but tonight, us wannabe's sure did!

Yes, tonight was our much anticipated African party night at Life Group. The idea started off when James and Phoebe, who are the more mature couple in our group, went home to Uganda for a month, and their vacation turned into a missions ministry opportunity. Our group prayed for them and helped them get hooked up with some resources to bring out to pastors and churches out there. And then, God really used them to bless that nation while they were there, and to help equip some of the awesome pastors in that country.

So, a few months later, after deciding to have them share their Uganda experience with the group one night, we decided to turn it into a party; and quite the party it was! Of course, like any party, we needed food (African food that is) and games, and then we had a Bible study and chat time, and a time of prayer for Uganda and the rest of Africa.... oh, and of course, the dressing up... very impressive with around 30 in colorful array!

Thank you James and Phoebe for setting up this whole thing. It was a blast!

Here are some pics:

Making green banana fries - and yes, believe it or not, I ate some, and loved'em... I think I'll go out and buy some green bananas! Cheese Janine and Cassandra... the guys are busy doing the frying...