The services at our church here are in some ways just like our church in the States.  But in some ways it is VERY different.  On Sunday morning we have Sunday School just like churches in the States.  It is somewhat informal though.  Most people wear slacks or jeans very few women wear dresses.   After Sunday school we have a very informal service.  Sometimes the Pastor reviews what was taught in the Sunday School classes and sometimes the children will perform a song or a class or group will have some type of presentation or one of the Sunday School teachers will review the lesson.  Then on the third Sundays we have a business meeting.  During all these times we have a few praise and worship songs or hymns that we sing.

But this Sunday was something totally different!  We came in as always, sang a few songs and had a few announcements just like any other Sunday, and then it began.  We had a Bible Quiz. The left side of the church against the right side of the church.  There were people of all ages on both sides. The music minister had a game board all set up (similar to the one below that was used for the Easter Retreat).  As someone answered the question a circle on the projection screen was marked.

They made Joel move to the other side because there was already one “pastor” on our side and the other side did not have one.  Brazilians are very competitive.  (I mentioned this in the Easter Retreat post).  It was very interesting.  The girls and I were sitting in the back observing everyone.  One lady left because she said that the “pastors” were answering all the questions.  Another Brazilian missionary came in after we started and he sat down by Joel so then there were two missionaries on the other team.  This lady thought that this was not fair so she left. We laughed as we imagined First Baptist Shelbyville having such a competition on Sunday morning after Sunday School.

I tried to take a picture but my memory on my phone was full. If the team answered correctly they all jumped up and cheered.  There was complaints from the other team about one thing or another. We found this to be somewhat entertaining.  In the end the side the girls and I  were on won after a tie breaking Pictionary/Charades competition.