Jan. 28, 2010

Muumbe cooked us breakfast this morning and we left for the airport at 6:00 am. We departed at 9:50 and arrived on time in London at 5:15 local time. Boarded the subway to go to our hotel for the evening.

We went to Dino's for pizza, then went back to the hotel. We discussed our impressions of the overall trip. We each agreed that the entire trip was amazing, but the orphans touched us the most.

Jan. 27, 2010

This morning we stopped by the former World Hope Headquarters in Choma. A new organization funded by US donors is teaching people how to farm, grow gardens, raise chickens and pigs, and sew. Alfred had helped to create this new organization.

We went to Kanyama church to drop off gift packets and soccer balls at Alfred's Church. Alfred had arranged for 28 of the numerous orphans to meet us. The vision is to have someone sponsor each of these orphans. Currently there are only 4 being sponsored. The cost is only $333 per year.

We then drove to Luska to attend a program at a school just down the road from Alfred's home. The school has 1600 students with only 9 classrooms! The program was in recognition of the books which have been sent on the containers. There were approximately 700 kids at the program. The program was opened with prayer (public school) The choir sang the national anthem and several hymns. They were amazing! Several of the officials from the four schools that received the books thanked us and showed us where the books were stored.

We then came back to look at the banana trees. Some of the trees have their second growth and the bananas are much larger.

We then went to John and Tracy's for a wonderful meal.

We then returned to Alfred's to pack and discuss the trip.

Jan. 26, 2010

Today we went to Livingstone for game viewing and to see the falls. It was a great day for both. We saw gazelle, wildebeest, hartebeest, wart hogs, hippo, giraffe, and rhino at the game park.

We then went to look at some land which Alfred is homesteading. We walked about 2 miles thru the bush to find the corner posts.

We arrived back in Choma around 10:40, ate dinner and retired for the evening.

Jan. 25, 2010

We stopped to see Richman and Regina before leaving Choma this morning. Regina has started a preschool, and Richman is working with Micah Kephart at Reach For Life.

We then drove to Livingstone to pickup Dennis at the airport. Micah was flying out of Livingstone so we were able to see him as well.

We stopped by John's home to see how he is progressing on his new house. Everyone was very impressed with the progress and the quality of construction.

We then went to Overland Missions to see the work they are doing in Zambia. They have a very nice operation.

Today we went to Sichibeya Village to see the school ILI sponsored. Alfred gave the message at church. He spoke on using the gifts God has given you. Even if you think you have nothing to give, God will use what you have.

After church, we attended the dedication and handover ceremony of the Sichibeya 6th & 7th grade classrooms. There were over 500 people attending including ILISA Board Member - Genesis, Government officials, the school manager, the district commissioner, and the village - Chief Chikanta.

The school itself looked great! And the ceremony went very well.

Arrived in Lusaka this morning at 7:35. Went to Mark & Tracy Murray's home for breakfast and to shower. Mark & Tracy are teaching leaders and numerous children in Lusaka. They are also the ones from PA who sent belongings on the Aug. 2009 container. They have an awesome ministry here.

Went to Alfred & Muumbe's to see everyone and repack. Left for Choma at 12:00 noon with a stop in Simweendengwe to see the well Compass Church sponsored. We went to church for some worship and to hand out some gift packets and soccer balls. Also saw the heifers sponsored by Compass Church.

Arrived in Choma at 7:00 pm. Marian had prepared a delicious meal. Brian gave her the goodies which Mom had sent over. She was thrilled!

Brian, Cory and Brian caught up on our travel journals and talked about ideas and opportunities here in Zambia. Very productive trip already.

Jan 2010 Mission Team Schedule

01/23/10 Saturday

06:50 hrs Arrival at Lusaka International Airport. WELCOME
09:00 hrs Breakfast at the Kalembos
11:00 hrs Departure for Choma with a stop over at S/ndengwe
14:30-16:00 hrs Service at Simweendengwe Church and view the well sponsored by Josh's church and 4 heifers which are part of the cattle project.
16:30 hrs Departure for Choma
18:00 hrs Supper and overnight hosted by Marian at Nahumba Mission.

01/24/10 Sunday

07:00 hrs Breakfast at Nahumba Mission
07:45 hrs Departure for Sichibeya School. View Choma house project before leaving for Sichibeya.
08:30 hrs Arrival at Sibanyati and view the purchased 300 acres land.
08:30- 09:30 hrs Viewing the Sibanyati land, interacting with Mr. B.R. Mahombe who sold us the land.
09:30 hrs Departure for Sichibeya School and Church.
11:00 hrs Arrival at Sichibeya and attend church service.
13:00 hrs Lunch at the Simon Muzyambas family (Muumbe's dad)
14:00-16:00 hrs Dedication of the 6th and 7th grade classrooms.
16:00 hrs Departure for Choma
18:00 hrs Supper and overnight hosted by Marian at Nahumba Mission.

01/25/10 Monday

07:00 hrs Breakfast at Nahumba Mission Muumbe's BD
07:45 hrs Departure for Livingstone
11:00 hrs Arrival in Livingstone and proceed to Kasiya where we Have 40 acres to be developed. This is where the dozer will bless many families as this is still virgin land where 500 families have been give between 40-60 acres. This will be a vision visit.
13:00 hrs Arrival in Livingstone and have lunch in town.
14:00 hrs View John's house project.
15:00 hrs Visit Overland Missions
18:00 hrs Supper and overnight in Livingstone

01/26/10 Tuesday

06:00-9:00 hrs Game viewing at Livingstone Zoological Park
09:30 hrs Breakfast at a guest house in Livingtone.
10:30-13:00 hrs Viewing the Fallls
13:30-14:15 Lunch in Livingstone
14:15-15:15 hrs Visit Market and shopping gifts.
15:15 hrs Departure for Choma
18:30 hrs Arrival in Choma. Supper and overnight at Nahumba Mission.

01/27/10 Wednesday

06:00 hrs Departure for Lusaka. Breakfast on the way.
10:30 hrs Arrival in Lusaka.
11:00- 12:00 Tour Kanyama Church.
12:30-13:30 Lunch in town (Lusaka)
14:30-16:00 hrs Visit to Kalundu Basic Schools (One of the five schools in Lusaka Province that received books from the container.
17:00-19:00 Supper at John and Tracy's home.
19:30 hrs Packing

01/28/10 Thursday

05:00 hrs Departure for the airport.

Jan 27, 2009

We left this morning for the flight to London. Arrived London at 4:30 pm, took the Underground to the hotel. We had a nice dinner and are settling down to get some rest.

Jan 26, 2009

We drove around Son's of Thunder farm this morning to see what the growing conditions are. Then headed back to Lusaka with a short stop in Choma for gifts.

We were all delighted upon returning to Alfred and Muumbe's to see one of the banana plants flowering. You could see the little banana's growing inside!

We left for an evening service at Kanyama church. The music was once again wonderful! After praise and worship, Vera gave a small demonstration with the flannel board. She let several children put characters on it. When it was full, one little girl that was next in line began to cry quietly because she had missed out. We gave her put one baby Jesus character on her shirt and she was happy. We handed out our 110 school packets to over 80 kids and to the parents whose children were not there. We gave two soccer balls to the youth pastor who gave it to the youth. They were very excited. Other children from the community began to show up after we were done asking for the school packets.

We also saw where they had drilled the new well just outside the church. They were going to install the pump and water tank later this month.

Jan 25, 2009

Left Zimba early this morning for Livingstone. We attended church at
First Wesleyan Church. The worship was awe inspiring as only Zambian
worship can be. Josh spoke on the parable of the 5 talents. His
subject was finding your buried talents and dig them up to use in
service to God.

We ate lunch at Hamchlie and Mawli's home then left for the falls. The viewing was great with lots of water but not too much spray. We left to go to the game park to try to see some animals. We were fortunate to find many impalla, water buffalo, wildebeast, warthogs, baboons, monkeys and even one hippo.

We left to eat and spend the night at Son's of Thunder. Son's of Thunder is a 10,000 acre farm with clinic and orphanage. They also help the 7 local villages living on the farm to grow garden vegetables. The vegetables are sold as a cash crop.

Our hosts at Son's of Thunder, Sal and Renee told us there were 250 elephants roaming the farm. The elephants had been driven across Zambeze river by hunters in Zimbabwe. Now the river has risen so the elephants are staying on the Zambian side. They are destroying gardens knocking down other crops and generally creating havoc.