Day 6

We have enjoyed another incredible day in Lusaka, Zambia. We first received a briefing from Pastor Vincent of the Redeemed Church directly behind the Farm. Pastor Vincent explained that some of his congregation will accept Christ and believe that is all they need to do. No further action on their part and no compliance with God’s word for their life is required. He spoke of a man in the Church that refused to accept God’s word that there was to be one man and one woman in marriage (he had three wives). After the briefing we split forces, the women went with Megan to a clinic (more on that from Nuvia) and the men finished digging the pit-latrine (thank God!!!!) The men then met with Pastor Vincent at his church and we split into three groups, with each group going with a member of Redeemed Church. We went out on a four mile Evangelism trek through the countryside {inviting families to our Church meeting} at Redeemed this evening. Pastor Sean and Kevin actually met with a well known “Witch Doctor” and shared with him, inviting him to the meeting (he did not show). While meeting with the families we handed out care packages to families and children and they were very well received. We went to our Church meeting tonight and we met with well over two hundred adults and numerous children. Pastor Vincent was so delighted. On an average his normal congregation is about ninety people. Ed and Kevin gave their testimonies and they were very moving and powerful. Sean then preached a great message. An altar call was given and ten people came forward and accepted Christ (including one that had just come from the bars). The people that came to the Church meeting were so full of joy and they exude happiness and contentment. Here is an interesting fact I learned while walking the countryside with one of the Church Elders (Samson); if you have a serious injury in this Village or Farm area, you ride your bike to the clinic. If you can’t ride they put you in a wheel barrel and push you to the clinic. I was convicted on how well cared for we are in the Unites States.
-Dave

Kelli and I went with Megan to one of the community schools where Megan has been doing a Bible study for the teachers. It was very eye opening to see the classroom and the lack of materials they have. The kids were all wearing their yellow and brown uniforms and once again, they were delighted to have their picture taken. After the Bible Study, Megan took us along to the clinic where she was taking two kids from the orphanage that is right there at the school and one from the school along with her mother. One of them was a small boy who is five years old, but looks like he is two or three. The reason for taking the kids to the clinic was to get them tested for HIV. The boy was found to be negative for HIV, but lacking protein. He is such a joyful boy. This is the thing that has amazed me the most of the Zambian people, they rejoice over everything, even though they don’t have much. One of the girls and her mother were also tested and both were found to be positive for HIV. They will start treatment this week. The best thing is that the clinic is willing to go to the school and test all the kids – for free. Megan has to get permission from the parents and hopes to do this soon.
Like Dave mentioned above, tonight we went to church. I love church here. They are so joyful. They dance, and sing. They all seem to have a beautiful voice and their bodies can move! The neighborhood kids were all there and sat with us. Tomorrow they want to teach us to dance, we will see!
-Nuvia