Distributing Goods

Clothes and soccer balls being given to village by Alfred

The Container Arrived!

Bret at the Zimba pharmacy.

Pictures

Corn at Alfred's farm. 10 acres planted by handHuts along road

God's wonder.

God's creation. Victoria Falls

God's people. Troy at Zimba eye clinic.

Mar 29 update

We left the house at 6:00 am. Now that Josh had his bags, he wanted to give away some kid's packs. We drove thru the same compound (Kanyama) where Brian and Alfred had gone to church. We stopped outside the school and found some children who had arrived early for school. They weren't due at school until 7:30, but were 1 hr. early. Josh handed out some kid's packs to some very happy children. The looks on their faces was priceless.

We left Kanyama compound for the airport. Arrived at airport at 7:20 for an 8:45 departure. No long lines at check in or security/customs/immigration. Departed only about 5 minutes late and arrived LHR on time.

Were near head of the line to clear customs back into the UK. Took the Underground downtown to the hotel. After some minor confusion arrived the hotel approx. 8:30. Checked in and walked a few blocks down the street for supper at The Swan. Arrived back at hotel about 10:30, to check in for flights online and update blog.

Cory will depart hotel and 7:30 for Gatwick-DFW. Brian, Troy, Bret, and Josh will depart hotel for Heathrow-ORD.

Pictures to follow when we get back to the states.

Mar 28 update

Troy and Bret attended chapel this morning before going to work. They started seeing patients at 8:30, with Troy having a line of approx. 10 already. Bret was caught up by noon and left the pharmacy to eat lunch and pack. Troy worked straight thru lunch and finished about 1:00pm.

After saying goodbye to Ed and Wilma at the Pilgrim Wesleyan Mission, we headed for Lusaka. We stopped in Choma. Alfred picked up the twins while we went to the museum and gift shop. We purchased several nice items to bring home and used up the remainder of our Kwatcha.

Left Choma about 4:30 and arrived at Alfred and Muumbe's at about 9:30. Muumbe had supper waiting for us which was delicious. We packed our goods, and got to bed about 11:30 pm.

Tuesday - Livingstone Game Park and Victoria Falls

Wednesday Update

Monday we checked on irrigation equipment in Lusaka. The same company also sell fertilizer and banana trees. Our goal is to irrigate a portion of Alfred's property in Lusaka to use as a test plot for other areas in Zambia. We also checked on local prices for tractors. The implement dealer did not have implements so we need to check another dealer. In the afternoon, we left for Zimba to pick up Troy and Bret and go to Victoria Falls. We checked out their living quarters at the hospital. They were great. They even had a generator which was nice since the electricity was off. We stayed in Zimba on Monday night at the Wesleyan Mission House.

3/26/07 Update

Monday, March 26, 2007

Yesterday, we were all in worship for the morning. Brian and Alfred and the children went to Kanyama Pilgrim Wesleyan church. Brian taught Sunday school thru and interpreter and Pastor Kalembo gave the message. The music was brought by several different groups and was very inspiring. The building was filled to capacity with people worshiping.

Josh went to, Kalingalinga Pilgrim Wesleyan church. This church is a plant without a permanent building, meeting in a classroom. Josh brought the message thru an interpreter. The music was performed by several special groups with the highlight being the children’s choir. This service was also filled to capacity, with some standing. They are hoping to purchase a vacant building.

Cory went to John Howard Pilgrim Wesleyan church. This was a little larger than the other 2 churches. Cory brought greetings to the congregation. The music was brought by a praise team and one other ladies’ group. This church was also filled to capacity with the children sitting on the floor.

The afternoon activities consisted of the dedication of the ILISA office. The dedication service was very moving.

We are headed out to meet with Troy and Bret today so will update on Wed when we get back.

History Maker Conference

Zambia Update 3/24

We arrived in Zambia around 10:00 am this morning. After lunch Troy and Bret headed out to Zimba Mission hospital, Brian, Josh & Cory went to Pilgrim Wesleyn Church headquarters to shower and meet some folks who work there.

Josh stayed there to meet with the pastor of the church where he will attend and preach tomorrow.

Brian and Cory went to the History Makers conference where Alfred was leading. We then picked up Josh and went to see the Kalembo farm. The crops at the farm looked fantastic! The corn is 8 feet tall, the peanuts, beans, yams all looked great also. They have approx. 9 acres under cultivation, all planted, cultivated, and harvested by hand. The tractor hasn't arrived yet, but they are eagerlying awaiting it.

We haven't heard from Troy and Bret since they left, but didn't expect to. It will be nice to sleep in a bed tonight, for the first time since we left.

London 3/23

In Country Schedule

Here is a proposed in country schedule for your mission team.

Saturday March 24:

*Arrival.

* Bret and Troy will proceed to Zimba Mission Hospital. They will travel in a hospital vehicle. It is about 6 hours drvie from Lusaka to Zimba hospital. Marian Mutoloki, the hospital matron will be responsible for their travel, work room and board. Marian will be with us at the airport. The two will start work on Sunday & Monday.

*Josh will meet Brian Bulongo and Pastor Falo Kasiya.

*Cory will spend time with Muvwanga Muzyamba, a young and gifted Zambia mechanic who will be responsible for mentaining the tractor.

*Brian will spend the day at a History Makers conference, which a conference for young leaders under the age of 30 as part of our training leaders.

*Brian, Josh and Cory will attend graduation dinner and service for the History Makers conference.

*Brian, Josh and Cory will sleep at Muumbe and Alfred's residence

Sunday 25th

*Brian will attend service at Kanyama A Pilgrim Wesleyan Church. Brian will teach Adult Sunday School and will bring greetings during the service. Feel free to teach any subject during the Sunday School hour (Contact person is me)

*Cory will attend John Howard Pilgrim Wesleyan Church. Will bring greetings during the service (Contact person will be Genesis Katowa)

*Josh will preach at Kalingalinga Pilgrim Wesleyan Church. Contact person is pastor Falo Kasiya.

In the afternoon will have the dedication service of ILISA office & Kalembos residence. It will also be an official presentation of the container to our ministry by Brian. Brian will be the guest of honor. We have invited some officials from the American embassy. Hopefully they will come. I will keep you informed about their response. The container may not have arrived by then, but we will still go ahead with the presentation by faith.

Monday 26:

Brian, Cory and Josh meet some government officials with Alfred in the morning.

Travel to Zimba in the afternoon with a brief stop over in Choma.

Tuesday 27:

The team's visit to Victoria Falls and the part in Livingtone. Leave after breakfast and return to Zimba for supper.

Wednesday 28; Bret and Troy will work up to 10:00 am while the rest of the team visits the hospital. At 10:30 am the team departs for Lusaka. Attend a service after supper at John Howard Church. The team members will share their experiences during the visit.

Thursday 29

Depart. Thanks for coming to Zambia.

Notes:

In country espenses:

Registration of Bret and Troy with Medical Council of Zambia: $150 each.

Transport costs for Troy and Bret to Zimba $300

Accommodation charges is $15 per night per person.

Meal charges vary from place to place. A guide is $4 for breakfast, $5 for lunch and $6 for dinner per person.

I trust this is helpful.

Alfred.

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Alfred Mateyo Kalembo
International Leadership Institute of Southern Africa (ILISA)
PO Box 38259
Lusaka ZAMBIA
Phone: 260-1-845080
Training and Mobilizing Leaders of Leaders in Southern Africa.

Loading Container

Here are some pictures of us loading the container out of Lebanon, KS and bound for Zambia, Africa.

Ford Powermaster 861

General information
Manufacturer:Ford
Model:Powermaster 861
Series:801 Powermaster
Years produced:1958 - 1962
Factory:Dearborn, MI

Power
PTO (rated HP):48.4

Engine
Manufacturer:Ford
Fuel:gasoline
Type:vertical I-head
Cylinders:4
Bore/Stroke:3.90x3.60 inches [99 x 91 mm]
Displacement:172 ci [2.8 L]
Compression:7.5:1
Rated RPMs:2000
Torque (ft-lbs):
Firing order:1-2-4-3
Oil capacity:5 quarts [4.7 L] Engine:

Transmission
Forward:5
Reverse:1

Capacity
Fuel:17 gal [64 l]
Coolant:15 qts [14 l]

3-Point Hitch
Rear Hitch Category:I
Lift:

Power Take-off (PTO)
Type:live
Rear speed (RPM):540
Hydraulics:
Type:open
Capacity (gal):8
Total Flow (gpm):
Outlet Flow (gpm):
Pressure (PSI):
Outlets:

Electrical
6volt negative ground

Tires
Ag front:
Ag rear:

Dimensions
Weight:2991 lbs [1356 kg]
Wheelbase:
Length: 102.83
Width: 63.9
Height:

Comments:

The Ford 861 was one of the models in the "801 Powermaster" series.