God blessed this mission trip in amazing ways and I’ll share some highlights in Sunday’s sermon. But after a week of intense focus and ministry, we ended our trip with some needed R and R in Livingstone, Zambia. While in Livingstone we toured Victoria Falls and enjoyed a beautiful sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.… Read More »
Summer of Sharing 2015: Zambia – Our Last Day in Egichikeni
Today was our last day in Egichikeni, as we visited the villages / homes we have been visiting all week to say “goodbye” and pray a blessing on their family. Kathy and Sara spent time with the family of the man who committed his life to Christ at church Sunday morning. Brian and I visited… Read More »
Summer of Sharing 2015: Zambia – This Weekend in Egichikeni
It has been an eventful weekend at Egichikeni. Friday we presented the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection with the plan being that Saturday when we returned to each of the villages / homes we’ve been visiting all week we would tell another Bible story and extend an invitation for people to become followers of… Read More »
Summer of Sharing 2015: Zambia – Day Four in Egichikeni
Today our teams shared the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection in several villages / homes and the Holy Spirit was definitely speaking to hearts. While no one committed their life to Christ today, they all invited us to return tomorrow and tell another story. Some said they would be at church this Sunday. Tomorrow… Read More »
Summer of Sharing 2015: Zambia – Day Three in Egichikeni
Today’s post is going to be short because it’s been a long day and we’re all ready for bed. The team genuinely appreciates your prayers for us and those with whom we are sharing the Bible stories. God is working and the crowds are getting larger at village / home. Today’s story was about Jesus… Read More »
Summer of Sharing 2015: Zambia – Day Two in Egichikeni
Today was the second day for our team to visit homes in Egichikeni and it was obvious God was at work. Kathy Troutman and I, along with our interpreter, returned to the three homes we visited yesterday, plus two more homes. What we encountered was not what we expected. In this culture children stay in… Read More »
Summer of Sharing 2015: Zambia – Day One in Egichikeni
Egichikeni is a village about 20 miles outside Lundazi where missionaries David and Heather Petro are working with local believers to plant a new church to reach the people in this remote area. Getting there involves a 75 minute ride over a very bumpy dirt road. Today was our visit to Egichickeni and we’ll return… Read More »