arrangement of tables filled with various cookies and cakes. The photo doesn't quite capture the feel of the sanctuary...picture about 2 dozen tables, each laid with nice china and platters full of cookies. It was really very nice.Michael and I sat with a few of our friends, and there was one seat still available when we had all sat down. To our happy surprise, Reinhart (who I fear I previously called Reinhold) came and joined us! He and his wife Ulricha (I really must learn to spell their names correctly) were the ones who treated Michael and I to an outstanding lunch last Sunday. They had been sitting together at a nearby table, but each gave his (and her) seat up for some people who wanted to sit together. Once again, we all had a great time. The food was delicious--I particularly liked the pound cake with cherries in the cake and chocolate chips on top--and the conversation was great. I just love our church; it has
made such a difference in our lives here in Jena.There was only one slight downside to the service this evening: something that, I suspect, would never have worked in the States. After we all sat down to our cake-filled tables, we were told that there would be a number of musical pieces and readings before we were to begin eating. The music was really very good--there is a classical guitar player in our church who can't be older than 14 or so and who is exceptionally talented. The difficulty, of course, was that there were platters full of cake sitting tantalizingly near. We all braved the trial, and eventually were rewarded for our patience. The rest of the service was also very nice, with more music, some singing, and a few seasonal readings.
In the second photo above, left to right, you see: Kirstin (from England), Ulricha, Reinhart, Michael, me, and Rose (from Kenya). We asked if we could take a picture for the blog and all gladly obliged :)
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