my class

Here's a picture of my class with the crosses that the GAs put together for them. This is the goofy picture. Their culture is very reserved, especially in school. They tell me that high school students won't even talk in school unless the teacher allows them to speak. So, it took them a couple of days to get comfortable with me. Now, as you can see, their personality is coming out.

They were very glad to have the crosses, and wanted all of them for their own children. As a matter of fact, all of the gifts that I have brought have been well received. Special thanks to Jerry for the AGTexas stuff. They particularly enjoyed the gum and the key chains. The woman at the bottom left is Liz Kirimi. She and her husband, Linus, have been my hosts.

Several of these students are pastors or ministers in their churches. The women are attempting to lead in ministry at their churches, and the education better prepares them to do this. They are not allowed to pastor, nor be deacons. They can lead a certain ministry, but the culture requires that they always submit to male leadership in the church.

This is a very intelligent group, and they know their Bible. We have great discussions on the nature of Jesus' temptation, why Jesus had to be baptized, the meaning of the Transfiguration, and other class type things.

Their hunger for learning is very encouraging. Most of all, their uncompromising love for Jesus is quite challenging. I am thoroughly enjoying my time with them.