Pastor Petros came by and received his new pair of glasses! Richard gave him the eye exam. Then he stayed and helped counsel others as well.
Tomorrow the second team will depart and we expect many new faces because the word will spread fast that we are there! For the second half of the team, they were across the street cutting stumps out of the ground on the property Jako is trying to clear. They worked very hard as well and made much progress! After a few quick lessons on how to get the job done, they were off!
And yes! The girls pitched in and helped! Breanne was busy shoveling while Ed was giving Erin (a missionary from Florida staying with Amber and Jako) a lesson.
Another hiccup tonight. Because of the water issues, the men spent the evening emptying out the water tank and refilling it (by pumping) for several hours until they reached 1,000 liters. I was told that was around 200 gallons. It was well after dark when they finished. Praise God for giving them the strength to complete the job after a long day of work!
The women spent the evening at the orphanage, playing with the children and helping to prepare dinner. Erin, Alyssa and Breanne led a bible study for the children (Ed helped shortly but returned to the water pump once finished) and they had a wonderful time learning about Moses.
Last, if you have not already seen it from the comments, Karen killed the goat. Surprised? Thanks for the comments everyone! We are really enjoying them!! Keep them coming and keep praying!!
Zambia Team 2010
Glad to hear the progress you have made today. You do sound like you are all keeping very busy. We will continue to keep praying. Janet and Jim Frazier
ReplyDeleteHey guys. Looking good so far. The kids are really enjoying seeing the pics. I'm glad that the eye clinic is going so great. becky
ReplyDeleteReading the updates and seeing the pictures bring tears to my eyes... happy tears. I love seeing what the Lord has done in such a short period of time. Who knew He had plans for a Club Med Mukumba! Praying for you, Heather Colwell
ReplyDeleteHow great to be able to communicate with the team! Well, I am not surprised that Karen killed the goat - she killed a snake for me once (I will let her tell the story (-:). I was so pleased to hear that Pastor Petrus received a pair of eyeglasses and that he was able to help counsel. Karen - your girls are doing fine - just wearing out their grandmother but daddy is giving me some rest periods, thank goodness. Took care of my other "duties" this afternoon - all went well. Richard - all is fine at work. Great photos and great narrative - we are all enjoying them so much. We are praying for you all!! Would love to see a photo of Amber, Jako and Jakob!
ReplyDeleteMany hugs, Montine
How awesome to hear of 9 decisions for Christ!
ReplyDeleteAnd the gift of sight to many.Brings tears of joy to my eyes.Gotta say Karen it sure surprised me to learn you killed the goat.Keeping you all in prayers.
Drenda
What a great gift you all have given to bring eyeglasses to those in need. Having been considered legally blind prior to eye surgery... I can definitely appreciate the gift of site to those in need. Keeping you all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteBarbara C.
I am so excited for you all. I look at the pictures and am in awe of the changes. It is Club Med like Heather said. Love seeing all those "babies" and knowing that you are helping them feel the loving arms of their Father. The eye minstry is just a great addition to what the team can do. I wish I was there but I am praying for the remainder of your trip. God shows up in big ways so be ready!
ReplyDeleteChristine
It is so exciting to hear of the many things you have been able to do thus far! I pray God's continued blessings on you all! Can't wait to "sit around the campfire" with you when you return. :)
ReplyDeleteLove you all, Stef Kurtz
I am so proud of you guys and wishing I was there! You are in our prayers. I know the expansion of ministry into eyeglasses, teaching orphans, preaching and chopping trees, are all expressions of the multiplying grace of Jesus. You guys are awesome.
ReplyDeletePastor Ray
how did i *just* stumble upon this blog? how neat that we can communicate with you guys!
ReplyDeletekaren killed the goat? i'm only a little surprised. ; ) love you karen!! i'll be waiting to hear the snake story. (btw - montine, if you need a break, please feel free to drop the girls off here to play ANYTIME. we'd love to have them)
i am so glad to hear that your trip is going so well. you all are in our thoughts and prayers. keep up the awesome work! i am so humbled by all of you.
dana hoffmann : )