Home Sweet Home

I missed my family tremendously, so you can imagine the tears that filled my eyes when I saw these precious faces!

Visions of Zambia

Gift

Christopher

Rachel

Mary

Bright

Sharing

Dinner time

Anise

Warmth to the Orphans

What fun it was to end our trip to Zambia by giving warm blankets to 100 orphans living in the bush as they head into their "winter" season! The children were incredibly thankful to have received such a gift and were thrilled to pose for "snaps" to show them off!

Visiting Teta

How wonderful to visit a place half way around the world and be able to worship our God together!!! We could hear the Zambians' voices upon arrival at this church in Teta, all singing songs of praise! This will be the church that our July Zambia team will be putting a steel roof on! Everyone is so happy and excited and thankful for our efforts in doing so!

Saying Goodbye With A Sweatshirt

On the last day of VBS, we gave each of the orphans a sweatshirt! Zambia's cold season begins in June, so this was the perfect farewell gift.

Oh!  I was not remotely prepared for the deep sense of loss I felt as I said goodbye to over fifty children today!  I wiped their tears, gave them their native handshake and hugged them the tightest I could.  I told them how special they were to me and that I hoped to see them again one day!  I watched as they walked away, heads hung low, wiping tears...  I began to feel guilty that our departure was yet another "loss" that these kids have to suffer.  After a bit of quiet time, however, I was able to rest in knowing that we were not here by chance or mistake, but purely because we were called by our God to brighten the lives of these sweet, sweet orphans living in Serenje!  Thank you, Lord, for giving each of us a servant's heart to do so!

Kundalila Falls

As many would expect, one of the best parts about Zambia is the fantastic scenery! Trees, mountains, clear skies, gorgeous meadows, flowers, rock formations... Much of Navice's family, as well as the pastors who had come for training, had never witnessed one of God's most beautiful, yet closest creations just miles away, that is Kundalila Falls. We drove out to an area near the falls, hiked down into the valley, and saw one of the most amazing sights ever! Everyone had a blast climbing the rocks, playing in the water, crossing the falls and just spending time getting to know one another! We were so fortunate to have had that opportunity to visit Kundalila Falls with so many of our Zambian friends and to enjoy God's splendor, left completely untouched by man, together!

Michelle, Brandi, Chelsea and Ketty

Crossing the falls

Nyawa

Jonathan and Vern

John and the Kalungas

Brandi & Chelsea

Annie, Merit, Chelsea, Nyawa, Ketty and Brandi

Brandi and Merit Kalunga

The Kalunga Family