- Last Day in Zambia October 17, 2006
Last Day in ZambiaLusaka, Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
Kambani and Shirley Banda arrived at 5:45 am to take us to the Lusaka airport for our flight to Johannesburg and continuing down to Durban where Andre and Elize van Belkum live. We have gotten very close to the Banda’s and admire their service to the Church people ...
Read more - Fascinating trip to Mumbwa in the heart of Zambia October 16, 2006
Fascinating trip to Mumbwa in the heart of ZambiaMumbwa, Zambia
Mumbwa, Zambia
About 7:00 am Kambani Banda came by to pick us for our trip to Mumbwa. Apren Moomba did not return until 10 pm from taking the first load of about 60 people to their homes in Mumbwa. The trailer carrying the luggage had ...
Read more - Take down and transport after the Feast October 15, 2006
Take down and transport after the FeastLusaka, Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
At 6:00 am we started working on takedown in dismantling the shelter where we met during the Feast of Tabernacles. The men spent three days putting it up and the takedown was to take a good part of the day. I helped out with taking ...
Read more - Last Great Day October 14, 2006
Last Great DayLusaka, Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
Today is the Last Day of the Fall Festivals. I speak three times with two sermons and a blessing of the children sermonette. Evertything that is said is translated consecutively and it is a challenge to keep the tempo going. I find that short quick sentences are best keep ...
Read more - 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. ...
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