Lots of updates on the 'Power Trip'. You can see my first blog for an explanation.
Here are some of the things I've observed that have shown us God's transforming power on this trip:
1. Probably my favorite was when we visited the retirement home yesterday here on the mission. All of the residents were extremely excited to see us! One elderly man went into his home and brought out a chair for Dan to sit in. The two couldn't talk due to the communication barrier, but Dan just sat there with him and they both enjoyed each other's company.
Meanwhile Austin, Laura (others?) were dancing with one elderly lady that has more moves than a can of worms.
2. The mission hospital visit yesterday was tough for all of us, but Laura took the time to stroke a sick child's head for a while and found that the mother was appreciative of her caring.
3. We were all in awe at seeing God at work through Keith and Ida. Those two keep so many things running smoothly at once that it is amazing. Plus, they are always working. Keith told me that it is only by God's grace that he has found the power to keep working like this, pacing himself and finding rest.
4. We got to worship at the chapel with locals and it was awesome to hear them sing hymns in their African chorus. It gave us the sense of the unity of God's Kingdom.
5. Cindy and I started teaching the Mission School teachers how to use the laptops today. They were very excited about it and loved the typing programs. Two of the teachers already made a power point presentation. For example, I worked with Oliver who teaches shop. He made a powerpoint presentation on the types of trees and included clip art. We are teaching some computer basics 30 teachers this afternoon!!! It has been fun to see God faithfully working to complete this long computer lab project.
That's all for now. Please keep praying for us! Personally, I could use prayers for sleep. Last night my body was still on CO time and I was awake until 2am Zambia time. Then I had to get up at 6am to get breakfast and meet with the teachers. Also, please post comments to these blogs as you read them! The team has been encouraged by your responses so far (not that you need to comment on this one :).
Now it's off to do our first Jesus Quest camp day!
Ben
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Hi all -
It's great to read all of this. You say it is overwhelming to see it, well maybe as much so for us to read it. what's a hippo house? flyfishing? the only doctor resigning? already being with people in the hospital? ready to go with jesus quest?
It sounds like you have been there days already. We are praying for you, thinking about you, watching you on Googlemaps - seriously, the mission is there! We are well. Jeff graduated. You're great. God is good.
We love you - SL*D
Austin dancing with an elderly woman, huh? Hope someone got a picture of that!
Glad everything seems to be going well - except for the doctor.
Don't forget Mom wants a big, nice copper bracelet. (This is meant as much as a request to Cindy, Jean, Laura, Pam, etc... as a reminder to Austin...)
Love and prayer to all !!!!
Mark & Erika
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I love reading how you are seeing God at work. Bless you! As I read about your daily happenings, I'm embarassed by what I consider an inconvenience here. I'll have the prayer chain pray for your doctor situation. Remember, great is His faithfulness. I wish I were there with you. Much love from here...Diane
Maybe you guys can pick up a few moves for me from the lady who out wiggled worms. I hope Jon had the video camera going!!!
Diane
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