Happy Easter from
Athens
23/03/08 21:49
Today we
celebrated Easter Sunday with our host Eric and his
girlfriends at Watkinsville First Baptist Church. The
folder we were handed at the entrance said:
"Hallelujah! He's alive!" - and it did not let us
down. Pastor Carlos Sibley held an inspired sermon
about Jesus, not only as the son of God, but as a
real living person. Questions like "Did Jesus eat up
his green beans when he was a kid?" and "Was he any
good at playing hoops?" drew both laughter and
applause from the crowd. As did the comparison
between the beliefs that Jesus rose and that Elvis
might still be alive on some deserted Pacific Island.
Something not as far-fetched as it might sound when
you consider the upbeat rock music that flowed live
from stage between sermons.
After
service Eric introduced us to the pastor, gave us a
tour of the church grounds, and invited us to Easter
lunch with friends and family. We were treated to
good company and an abundance of food (freshly
sliced
apples dipped in caramel sirup is a must-try!), and
pretty much felt like we were part of the big happy
family of friends that Eric hangs out with. We still
are not sure what separates Baptism from other
Protestant Christian churches, but whatever it is, it
sure did not get in the way of openness and
hospitality.
Big
thanks to Eric and his friends for a great weekend -
and to all you other guys, check out
the church
website. We
have begun work on our first portrait article
(about Eric, of course), and hope to have it ready
for upload in a few days. Until then, keep an eye
out for new blog and photo updates.
