A Month of Preparation
Kitchen in Building
The Finished Kitchen
A Two Room House in Building
The Finished House
We were so grateful for the Lord's kindness to accomplish the amount of work in due time and for every helping hand including some SALT group members.
What is Iitalapepata
Iitalapepata is a special family event in Oshivambo culture meaning "seeing the kitchen". Traditionally, married couples are required to build a kitchen (epata) for their new family and it's obvious there is no kitchen without a house. It is seen as an opportunity for the two families to unite and bless the couple's new home.
Our Iitalapepata
On the 29th October, while we were busy with the final preparation, bro. Jaco arrived at Amana in the afternoon. It was a surprise visit and we were so blessed to have the brother present to witness this special event. The next day on the 30th our parents arrived in the afternoon for their first time coming at Amana.
The Hamukotos & Family
The Family & Br. Jaco
Considering traditions
As family, it took us some time before we were certain about this specific event. So this only happened after we heard some council from the fellowship's brothers. It is important to honor our parents, however as Christians during gatherings at events like this there are some traditional customs that we must forsake for Christ sake.
Bro Theo and bro Jaco both gave words of encouragement from the the Bible.
We are thankful to the Lord for the council we received from the fellowship's brothers. Where no counsel is, the people fall but in the multitude of counselors there is safety
With Christ's love,
the Hamukotos
