Home sweet home!

Greeted by Charlie along with many family and friends, Team Zambia arrived home safely about 11:30am Friday morning. Our trip was life changing. Many of us are evaluating what the Lord allowed in our lives these past couple weeks. Some sense the call to a foreign land, some back to Zambia, and still others our own backyards. Thank you again all that supported us with prayers and finances. Without you I know this trip would not have had the impact. We will never be the same.
You are all invited Sunday September 2nd during both morning services as the Team shares testimonies and pictures of the amazing trip to Africa.
Please continue to pray that the world, as Jesus spoke of in the parable of the Sower, does not choke the seeds that have been planted.
Thank you again.

The phone was off the hook....

We arrived safely in Livingston. What an amazing place. At one point it was mentioned, how can anyone say that there is no God. We were corrected; they don’t say that in this country. Victoria Falls was breathtaking, the marketplace was exhilarating, the safari was invigorating and hotel was rejuvenating.
Per normal, AWA, Africa wins again! The internet connection was more than slow, it reminded us of how much we truly have. When we complain about dial-up, imagine sending an e-mail and then go to pick up bread and milk, come home and make a sandwich with a glass of that milk and you may be able appreciate the speed of the connection, PLUS being charged.$2/ 5 minutes, or $10/hour.
We are all safe and longing to see our families. Thank you for all that kept us in prayer, God is good ALL THE TIME.
Jim

On the road again

Passing thru Lusaka
Charlie to airport, we to Livingston
All is well, tired but well
God is good every day!

WOW!!!

Bobby summarized the Conference Totals up to but not including tonight. VBS had 1992 registered children attend. 122 Churches have registered people. There are 7942 adults registered, making the total this week of people on the Mission property OVER 10,000 including and the staff. There were 767 kids, 150 from visitations (including visiting the area Churches last Sunday), 198 adults not including tonight for a total of 1115 salvation decisions. This afternoon we had the privilege to see 127 individuals baptized in the river about 1km away. It was an aw some picture to see the individual baptized, and a member of the church walk out into the water to meet them and from that moment on, become a disciple/discipler Pastor Brown spoke on the armor of God this evening and many hearts were encouraged. We are off tomorrow after service for R+R, and may not have Internet abilities as we do not have a computer of our own with us. Keep us all in prayer, it has be an amazing week. See you soon Jim

God is working

Bobby shared some numbers this evening. Currently there are 7900 people here at the mission. These are registered individuals from the church lists to receive food etc. The total professions of faith including the Bush Church visits this past Sunday are 970. We are unsure if today is included in that figure. They were praying for 1000
Today the guys from Washington had the nationals teach a presentation developed just for the mission. Their prayer is to use the presentation in the Zambian schools. Over 450 kids showed up, we assisted dividing the kids into 2 groups by age.
Our teens sang and put on a skit they had developed just for this presentation. Chantal shared of the good shepherd with Justin in costume. Jim played Satan outside the building trying to distract and get in. The little kids loved it!
The Nationals after their presentation, gave an invitations and over 300 kids made professions of faith. Our teens were unable to perform their skit a second time as they were busy helping lead the Zambian young people to the Lord. Twice, adults had to be taken from the main conference to help talk with the young people.
In all, 250 names of children were written down, yet many more came forward.
What a sight to see, 450 kids packed into two 30X50 classrooms, all praising in song, listening and then streaming out the doors, around the compound, on bleachers, in the shade, out in the sun; groups of 30 - 50 kids. At one point Pastor Smith from Washington said there were 15 different groups from the first invitation, and more responded when the 2nd invitation was given.
God is moving in the hearts of Zambia!

Sorry Gang

We've been trying for hours to upload pictures, but TIA, this is Africa! The connections will usually allow data transmission, occasional e-mail hosts, but the picture uploads take tooo long.

The Natives are Wrestless

Hi all,

It's us Carolyn and Becca. "The Natives are Wrestless" does not mean what you think. Since we as believers are only pilgrims in this world. We are referring to the Spiritual Natives who long to see God's plan thwarted. Last night was extremely intense. Heavy smoke filled the air and the intensity of the spiritual battle was evident as the tabernacle was packed and even overflowing with bodies. God's Word however, went forth with much power and many, many came forward. It is absolutely incredible how receptive these people are to the purity of the Gospel Message. We have been blessed and stretched beyond measure. If it were not for having families back in the states, many of us would just stay. But we know that God has work for us in the USA. Today a session was held for the children of those who were attending the adult conference(over 4,000). The kids were packed shoulder to shoulder in a room. Hundreds of children and even babies. Again, we saw the power of the Holy Spirit move in the hearts of these children and many were saved. Several of our teens had the privilege of leading them to Christ. We are dirty, we are tired but we are filled with such joy that God would privilege us to be part of this mission. Who would have thought that such a motley crew could be used. But, that's how our God is. Takes the ordinary and turns it into something extraordinary.

See you all soon. Please Pray. Please Pray. Please Pray.

From us.