Religion and church are a big part of life in Malawi, especially the villages. In my area the churches are christian. Unfortunately it is used by many churches to extract money from the already dirt-poor villagers for church projects. Sometimes it is worthwhile, like orphan care, but often it is for grand buildings, vehicles for church ministers and officials as well as salaries and pensions for ministers who are relativley well off. The church does not really contribute anything back to the village in terms of development or improving lives. If as much energy went into development as church fund-raising it could make a difference.
Be that as it may, there are revivals and choir sundays such as this. Several choirs came from other churches to sing and pray.
Here is the night watchman from the compound I live in (he watches the cows) all dressed up for Sunday.
More attentive listeners.
My friend Cosmas.
Church elders.
The local choir.
Praise the Lord!
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