The Lord's Day was filled with sharing and meeting more of God's children. Most churches in Portugal are small, less than 100 and often less than 50. Several meet in homes because they cannot afford land and buildings. The church we visited this week was able to purchase a small lot and construct a building. Much of the work was done by church members. Sunday School begins at 10:00 and goes to 11:00. Then there is a 30 minute break for tea, coffee and cookies or the like. Fellowship time ! The worship service begins at 11:30 and runs until 1:00 or 1:30. The photos below are self-explanatory with the exception perhaps of the parking. There are no laws requiring parking spaces so people simply park half on the sidewalk and half on the street.
Our "helpers" then took us to McDonalds after church for lunch. Higher prices but everything is pretty much like in the U.S.
Next you will see some photos of the outing our "helpers" took us on Saturday--the ones we explained in our most recent email. First are pictures of the walled city with its own castle. Cathy is hugging the inside wall because it's a looooong way down to the ground. Read the last email for description of the height of the wall.
Notice the steep cliffs right along side flat sandy beaches. Notice the really blue waters also.
This is a fishing town and fish is brought in to dry in a very similar way to that of Jesus' day when Peter, James and John used to fish with their boat and nets. You won't get Bill out on a boat but he at least would pose with one.
Our "helpers" then took us to McDonalds after church for lunch. Higher prices but everything is pretty much like in the U.S.
Next you will see some photos of the outing our "helpers" took us on Saturday--the ones we explained in our most recent email. First are pictures of the walled city with its own castle. Cathy is hugging the inside wall because it's a looooong way down to the ground. Read the last email for description of the height of the wall.
Notice the steep cliffs right along side flat sandy beaches. Notice the really blue waters also.
This is a fishing town and fish is brought in to dry in a very similar way to that of Jesus' day when Peter, James and John used to fish with their boat and nets. You won't get Bill out on a boat but he at least would pose with one.
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