Good Friday Apr. 3

 Gentry was down for his morning nap and with his continued respiratory ailment/chest congestion decided to just let him sleep. He was still sleeping when everybody stopped in after the 1st S.S. So they went on without me again. 

I worked on lunch prep and made cheesecake squares for the evening

The report from S.S.’s was the attendance was slim but at Chakrakhali, Bodi(the lady of the house), helped them sing and stayed for the story. She wondered about the other 2 crosses in the picture. Lonnie told her there is more details to the story and the grave is not the end of the story. Come back next Fri. to hear more!

BBQ meatballs from the freezer, mashed taters, and lettuce salad lunch

Afternoon service was scheduled to begin at 3:00 to allow everybody time to speak. Ripon Bro. came from Gopalgonj and All of the Khulna Brothers and Sisters were there! It has been Way too long since a full attendance even if there are only 5 households!

Gentry was napping at 3:00 so I stayed home with him till he woke. Worked on veggie platter for after church. When he did wake, Lonnie didn’t think I should bring him because we have entered the “dog days” of summer (And it’s only April!😱) That church house with it’s metal roof is a real oven Especially as the power was out this afternoon, so not even fans! When the power came back on, I walked to church and got in on the last hour or so. Lonnie’s message seemed timely today, Noise and Distractions. The Hindus we’re having some serious celebration going on and Lonnie had to raise his voice to be heard over the drums 🪘 🥁. And there was Quite the parades of hot pink T-shirts and then red shirts and red and white saris marching past the church windows🤦🏼‍♀️

After church Ripon took Gentry and carried him home.💙 

Shanto’s had brought snacks also. Chira, which is flattened/beaten rice. Shotti softened it a bit in a little water, making me think of cooked oatmeal a bit. So they served up the plates with a Nice sized spoonful of chira, a dollop of doy(yogurt), and raw sugar. To eat it, you mix it altogether for an enjoyable experience😋

They also brought a mango drink mix👍🏼

I served my fresh veggies and ranch dip. Ranch is not a Bangali thing, but they like it. I think, because it’s flavors they are accustomed to.. onion, garlic,.. and mayonnaise based dips are very common!

And the cheesecake squares.. they held their plates out till I’d put 2 on! I said, “How do you know you’ll like them?!” They do have a light, fluffy version of cheesecake in modern locations here..