No joke. There really are a few things about Kigali that make you feel like you’re chillin in Southern California. The weather today could be right out of Santa Monica – sunny, a light breeze, moderate temperatures and no humidity. Beyond that, there’s the relentless preoccupation with building homes on the sides of hills. Different motives, same affect.

But there are plenty of differences to remind all of us the US is half a world away. One of the most joyous of those differences was the church service we went to this morning. So spontaneus and so worshipful. I wasn’t kidding about 3 hours either – we sang, we danced, had a few Bible lessons, sang, dedicated some babies, sang, prayed, sang, danced and then sang again. Honestly, such a great experience. The joy in that simple room was tangible and I loved it.

We’re heading out of Kigali in just a few minutes. Be praying as we start meeting with Rwandan pastors tomorrow morning.