Easter

Today is Easter and I went with a group of other Volunteers to a Pentecost Church service, which sounded like a nice thing to do on Easter Sunday.  But what I didn’t know is that the Pentecost church service is 3 hours long, followed by a half an hour auction.  I had a traditional outfit made (skirt and a top) out of this very obnoxiously bright lime green and orange fabric.  I swear, when I bought the fabric, it was not the bright…  So I looked slightly ridiculous, but everyone seemed to really love my outfit.  I was even chosen to stand up in the middle of church to say “Maramustse” (Good Morning) I think all because of my outfit.

The Pentecost Church service was different than Catholic Church because there is much more singing and dancing, and not as many scriptures, so at least, it was a little entertaining.  After 3 hours, I tried to dart to the door to make my escape, but had to stay for the auction.  This auction was a fundraiser to raise money for the church, so in my mind, im thinking of different items to be auctioned off (spa packages, a date with someone, a free meal somewhere) and then a very well fed goat was led in to the alter and people started bidding like crazy!  After the goat was auctioned off, a white rabbit was next.  Good thing I was not in charge of this auction, because what we want in America, is much different than what they want here, so I made a mental note in case I ever get assigned to organize a auction…