Last weekend in Lusaka

Tomorrow is my last full day in Zambia and I am going to miss this place and the people so much. I have been sick this week and the kids told me today that because I’m sick I can’t fly home now and have to stay J. This past weekend was really busy!! On Saturday we drove out to the bush to visit a village about an hour away, mostly traveling on dirt roads. We finally made it and what a welcome was waiting for us. This is a village that Mercy Ministries has taken on to help support. They are starting a school so we brought out some supplies and food from Mercy. We had a great time of worship and fellowship. It’s so hard to put into words how amazing it is to worship with brothers and sisters from other countries. I could feel the Spirit of the Lord in that little church as we worshiped our great God. We ate lunch with them and my mom tried nshima for the first time. They gave to us out of the little they had and I felt so humbled to be able to share that day with them.

 (Driving through beautiful country)

 (The school/church building)

 (Dorothy starting to distribute clothes to the women)

The next morning we went with a friend to a church service at an orphanage/school. It was amazing to be led into the Throne Room of our King in worship these kids. They have the sweetest spirit and joy of the Lord. The pastor continually reiterated in his sermon how we are special, treasured, loved, and have a purpose because of Christ. It doesn’t matter our past or where we have come from, if we have put our faith in Christ then we are secure, we have a hope and a future and neither satan or any human can take these kids or us out of the hand of GOD! After the service we headed out to a game park for the afternoon. We were able to see some amazing animals and more of God’s beautiful creation.

I said more goodbyes last night, I definitely am going to miss these new friends God has blessed me with. But I’m thankful for all the great memories and all that God has done through the last month and a half and look forward to all He will continue to do in the future!