Last night was the farewell party at MIRACLE for Bro. Bill, the outgoing director and the welcome party for Br. Paul, the new director of MIRACLE. Unfortunately, shortly after the program started, the power went out, and since music and dancing was the primary means of entertainment, the planning committee, including Molly, became pretty nervous.
Incredibly, shortly after lighting the room with a few candles, various teachers and staff members stood up and starting singing songs of their own while dancing various traditional dances. Mr. Mhongo, the jolly deputy principle of MIRACLE, was first to take the center of the room, where he firmly and passionately sang a song of praise to God. Then Wanangwa, accompanied by the chorus of all those gathered, sang a song of farewell to Br. Bill in Tumbuka. Both songs were incredibly beautiful and touching, and I was filled with joy by the way these people were so willing to simply stand up and bring some bright and beautiful light to the darkened night.
The power came back on while we were eating dinner, and you can bet that much lively and spirited dancing of all types ensued. It was one sweaty night!
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