Mozambique Trip Journal
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Last Call
Well, here it is - Our LAST & FINAL email from Mozambique as we spend the day sightseeing, shopping and debriefing at World Relief. We returned yesterday evening from an 3-day excursion to Chokwe & Mucathini. There we visited several programs & projects implemented by World Relief. The weirdest part of our trip there was the weather! We went from super-sweating in central Dondo to almost cold in Chokwe. It was so chilly there that we needed long sleeves and the ladies really wanted pants. There was a terrible hailstorm Monday night that left much of the area with large water puddles and lots of mud. It was the first hailstorm since 2000.
So here are the team's highlights from our mini-trip:
Steve: The hailstorm. 30-50 yr old Mozambicans haven't seen hail before, so the wonder of it all was amazing.
Joan: Visiting the lady with AIDS who was so somber as we chatted with her. But when we asked if she knew Jesus, her entire face lit up.
Allen: Pastor Carlos, a coordinator with World Relief, explained the family & relationship dynamics to our group while we waited in the electricity-less offices. That was very helpful and quite informative. He really knew what he was talking about.
Gail & Ernie: So blessed by Dr. Peter's servanthood as he worked alongside the locals. He does not like a lot of fanfare. He definitely is a servant leader.
Ernie: I watched Dr. Peter help the guy at Mucathini "mow" the lawn with the shears. And also the 3 orphans we visited later. Their home had landscaping. Unlike the other homes/huts around them. The oldest would take such a chance by doing something different.
Tim: To see the group in the World Relief room receiving the training - partnering with others - using the resources available.
Jeannie: Enjoyed the laides tea and meeting the various German missions people here.
Del: Making connections here in Maputo with a bible school leader and others, and being able to process things with Claudia monday night.
Mitch: Going through the corn fields in Mucathini. Watching the guy dance away as we drove off - we bought charcoal from him on the side of the road.
Rachel: Seeing some of the ladies I had met previously in Mucathini
Joanna: Talking to the young guys that my parents relate to.
Jamesie: Seeing the small group/discipleship model in action through World Relief efforts. That it is universal and it does work.
Tim again: Seeing the 25-30 yr old women going back to school.
Ok, we're done here. Tonight we relax and hang out as a team one last time as part ways with the Goods and with Joanna. It has been a wonderful experience and we really hope you all ask us questions upon our return.
Be praying for our travels. We love you!
So here are the team's highlights from our mini-trip:
Steve: The hailstorm. 30-50 yr old Mozambicans haven't seen hail before, so the wonder of it all was amazing.
Joan: Visiting the lady with AIDS who was so somber as we chatted with her. But when we asked if she knew Jesus, her entire face lit up.
Allen: Pastor Carlos, a coordinator with World Relief, explained the family & relationship dynamics to our group while we waited in the electricity-less offices. That was very helpful and quite informative. He really knew what he was talking about.
Gail & Ernie: So blessed by Dr. Peter's servanthood as he worked alongside the locals. He does not like a lot of fanfare. He definitely is a servant leader.
Ernie: I watched Dr. Peter help the guy at Mucathini "mow" the lawn with the shears. And also the 3 orphans we visited later. Their home had landscaping. Unlike the other homes/huts around them. The oldest would take such a chance by doing something different.
Tim: To see the group in the World Relief room receiving the training - partnering with others - using the resources available.
Jeannie: Enjoyed the laides tea and meeting the various German missions people here.
Del: Making connections here in Maputo with a bible school leader and others, and being able to process things with Claudia monday night.
Mitch: Going through the corn fields in Mucathini. Watching the guy dance away as we drove off - we bought charcoal from him on the side of the road.
Rachel: Seeing some of the ladies I had met previously in Mucathini
Joanna: Talking to the young guys that my parents relate to.
Jamesie: Seeing the small group/discipleship model in action through World Relief efforts. That it is universal and it does work.
Tim again: Seeing the 25-30 yr old women going back to school.
Ok, we're done here. Tonight we relax and hang out as a team one last time as part ways with the Goods and with Joanna. It has been a wonderful experience and we really hope you all ask us questions upon our return.
Be praying for our travels. We love you!
KimiStar, 9:28 AM
