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 On Monday of last week we decided to visit secondary school with some of the older guys.  We stayed for about 2 hours, through Chemistry and African History class.  The school is probably one of the best in South Sudan.  They have 10 subjects that they study every year, going to school from 8 am to 4 pm.  This school was built by EPC (evangelical presbyterian church) which is headed up by Bishop Elias Taban who is head over Harvesters.  Anyways, it was fun to hang out in class with some of the fella's.  However, I should say that there were very few girls in the school, most likely because after primary school it costs too much money to send them to secondary school, and they are worth more for the bride price that they can get for their families.  This class is S3 (the school has S1-S4) and there were 2 girls, 1 from Harvesters.

 This picture was taken by Dr. Perry's wife, she graciously offered to take pics of us while we were doing the Bible study. So kudos to Elizabeth Perry.  But this is how we meet every week, under some trees, sitting on some benches, studying the Word of God, asking his Spirit to reveal new things to us (and for them to be able to understand what me and Ben say).

 We took a walk to Yei on Saturday, to spend a few pounds on some random souvenirs and get some rolex's (a chipati with a cooked egg rolled up inside of it).  On the way an old lady was harvesting her G-nuts (small peanuts) and she offered a plant to each of us.  Because they weren't roasted yet, they tasted almost like green beans to me.

Here's one of the main stretches in Yei.  Its funny because when we first got here, we looked at this and thought, "yikes, this place is rough."  And now I'm like, ah, this is totally normal, really not too bad.  And really it isn't.  I think Calcutta, India had worse conditions as far as slums and living conditions go.  But, people drinking bad water would still be a big problem in Sudan (and people starving).  I remember in Terekeka a woman taking water from a random pond and Kim saying "oh honey please don't drink that" as we drove by.  I was thinking, wow, she's going to drink that!

So, we are used to the African look of things.  We will be stunned when we hit London in a few days lol.  Next stop is Kampala Uganda, leaving tomorrow morning on the Eagle Air flight. We plan to go rafting on the Nile river.  It's going to be incredible.  Hope to upload some more pics on facebook and/or the blog when we get home. 

Peace, thanks for praying, and keep praying for South Sudan:  that the country would have peace, that the leaders would be wise and Godly, seeking the Lord and not greedy; and for Harvesters, that God would continue to bless this place and shine through it.
Nic