God is great - in any language

It's 1:30pm, and just got back from two services in two different churches.Wow! 8 this am went to Igreja Baptista do Dondo-heard Pastor Jeronimo preach it was nice 'cause we had our own interpreter and was easy to follow.Amazing worship! The congregation sings so loud that they drown out the worship band at times-we should aspire to the same at LCC!hen went to a church plant about 15 minutes away-the building had open sides and wood benches, but the Spirit was strong there,too.No band, just a drum and clapping to accompany the songs, and no official interpreter,although they tried to keep us in the loop with some English. But worship is worship, and the Word is thw Word, and it all is going to the same God so it was very cool. This evening, I guess we are attending one more service, then get ready to come home, so I guess my next post will probably be from somewhere in transit-hopefully with pictures. Until then, Peace

Can't believe it's almost over

It's hard to believe that the week is gone , and on Monday we'll start back to the U.S. It's been challenging, interesting, fun, heart-breaking, and life-changing. This is such a beautiful country, and with such wonderful people, that i really am not ready to come home,much as I miss everyone there. If I had my way, everyone in the States would have to spend a week here, and see with their own eyes the truth of what life here is like. yesterday I cut the grass at the farm with a machete!Anyone who complains about having to push a lawnmower (or ride on one) will never get sympathy from me again!
Tonight we attended the Dondo version of Ignite Student Ministries, called Venganha.I was interested in the differences to our youth group, but even more encouraged by the similarities. A bunch of young people, some with an obvious passion for the Lord, some sort of hanging and seeing what it's about- but all connecting and having a great time together! And man, can they sing !
Tomorrow we will attend two different churches in the area, then start to prepare for our return.Problems with the wifi have prevented me from posting pictures, but I promise when I return to the States I'll have a whole bunch up asap.
God's blessings on you all-thanks for reading- I hope to post once more in Mozambique so until next post-Peace

WE'RE HERE

Hello from Mozambique!Sorry it's taken a while to get on here, and I still can't upload pictures yet, but so far it has been an amazing time. We are being immersed in the culture of the people here and all I can say is they are an incredible people. For all the intense need we see, the people are beautiful, friendly folks who are genuinely glad to see us. We have all been spending time in various areas of the Project, from the preschool to the hospital to the nursery to the bakery (AMAZING breads and rolls!)
The food has been good, not too exotic (Shanna says Yay!) and everyone is very generous to us. Probably the most interesting thing so far has been the Market. Sights, sounds, smells just a sensory overload.
I will continue to try to solve the problem with the pictures- but I am taking some great ones and at the least will be able to get them on here next week-but check back tomorrow and see.'Til next post---Peace

On Our Way!

Well, I'm sitting in the Atlanta Airport waiting for our turn to head across the pond. The flight from Rochester was quick and easy- and it was great to have family and friends there to see us off- Ken, Ray, Heather,Jim,Grammy and Will. Still 3 hours 'til we take off (been here 2 1/2 already) but at least we didn't have to rush off the plane like some people did. Atlanta has a HUGE airport- and it's a beautiful place-but really can't wait to get to Africa.

We are all praying that God will lead us in ways that we can't even imagine to see, experience and do things that will change us for the better. We also want to be glorifying to Him, and of course know that if it wasn't for Him, we wouldn't even have this opportunity.

Thanks again to all of you for your support and prayers-by tomorrow I hope to have some great pictures up once we get to Johannesburg and then to Mozambique--'til next post-Peace

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