- October 13, 2006 October 13, 2006
October 13, 2006Lusaka, Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
What I had not realized until today here at the game park where everyone is camping is just how much work was put in by the United Church of God members to prepare this location for the Feast site. The last two years the only economically viable location for ...
Read more - Visiting interesting group in Mumbwa October 12, 2006
Visiting interesting group in MumbwaMumbwa Town, Zambia
Mumbwa Town, Zambia
We live in a little cottage. We are glad that we got the mosquito net not so much for the mosquitoes, but because of all the other creepie crawlies. We chased off the five inch spider, but he as back today! So, we’re just going ...
Read more - In Zambia! October 11, 2006
In Zambia!Lusaka, Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
It was interesting stay overnight at the home of Mark Katsonga Phiri. He is quite a national leader. He has also been a long-time member of the Blantyre Chamber of CommerceHe was President of it for four years. Servants prepared a tasty breakfast for us before we packed up in ...
Read more - Tuesday, October 10 — leaving Mangochi October 10, 2006
Tuesday, October 10 — leaving MangochiBlantyre, Malawi
Blantyre, Malawi
This is our last day at the Feast here in Malawi and saddens grips me. We love the Malawian people, they truly have the warm heart of Africa as the travel advertisements go. Bev and I have gotten into the personal lives of so many of ...
Read more - Monday, October 9, 2006 October 9, 2006
Monday, October 9, 2006Mangochi, Malawi
Mangochi, Malawi
Today I borrowed a bicycle from one of the staff at the hotel to go some exercise. It’s not just a bike ride, it’s an eyeful of local Malawi life. The area is predominantly Muslim. I pass mosque and mosque and madressa. The people are very peaceful and ...
Read more - Sunday, October 8 October 8, 2006
Sunday, October 8Mangochi, Malawi
Mangochi, Malawi
Today we broke another record in Malawi UCG history. Yesterday the attendance was 137. Today it grew to 141. The meeting hall is filled to capacity and the four air conditioners are working at full capacity, but it’s still hard to give a sermon with a suit coat on. ...
Read more - First Day of the Feast of Tabernacles October 7, 2006
First Day of the Feast of TabernaclesMangochi, Malawi
Mangochi, Malawi
Today is the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles and we have two services scheduled. We had breakfast at the Nkopola Lodge with Bill and Cheryl Jahns. It’s quite windy on the lake, but absolutely beautiful. It’s about a quarter mile walk from where ...
Read more - To the Festival site in Mangochi on the Lake October 6, 2006
To the Festival site in Mangochi on the LakeMangochi, Malawi
Mangochi, Malawi
We leave for the Lake Malawi today. It’s been pleasant staying with the Chilopora’s at their home. We have visited here several times and always enjoy coming here. We feel very comfortable with them. This morning I was able to get Chiku’s computer ...
Read more - On to Balaka and the orphans October 5, 2006
On to Balaka and the orphansBalaka, Malawi
Balaka, Malawi
This is another WOW day as we see some tremendous progress in our Malawi projects. Bev and I are just so excited to see this first-hand and how people’s lives are changed for the better. Dr. Sam Chilopora drove from Blantyre to Balaka. He was to ...
Read more - WOW!! What a day of happy surprises! October 4, 2006
WOW!! What a day of happy surprises!Blantyre, Malawi
Blantyre, Malawi
WOW!!! What a day!! Today was our day to see several of our LifeNets success stories for the Malawi people. We want to give special commendation to Henry Khembo who has driven us around all day long today. It was a hard journey. I ...
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