Monthly Archives: March 2010

I sat down with David and Linda Gregersen and heard it loud and clear. “Sometimes the best intentions actually hinder the work in Zambia.” Read more… Continue reading →

It is a simple tank made of galvanized steel. It is most often used as water for livestock. However, at Namwianga Mission it is dedicated for baptisms. It is also portable to carry on medical missions. Located between two homes … Continue reading →

Went to church tonight and no sooner had the singing begun than the power went off. Sitting in the dark with 400 Zambians singing in Tonga is quite an experience. When church was over we walked outside to the brilliance … Continue reading →

It is a beautiful day in Namwianga–blue skies, cool temps and green vegetation with maize growing everywhere. It will be harvested in late April and May. Maize is a staple grain.  Each Sunday morning students from George Benson College go … Continue reading →

The journey continues.  Power outages every day this week from 2-5 hours. Improvise.  Read by candlelight. Cook by coleman stove.  Be flexible. I actually had to use a chalkboard instead of  using computer/power point. Have not seen one snake and … Continue reading →

Today was filled with adventure, joy and sadness.  The rain stopped, skies began to clear and we made a trip to Choma (60 KM) away-about 36 miles. It’s the nearest good grocery store and sizable town for shopping.  We toured … Continue reading →

It’s quite a challenge to teach preaching to 260 college students in Zambia: 165 in one and 85 in the other.  After three day of teaching I continue to learn and adjust. Zambian Christians are hyper-literal in their approach to … Continue reading →

Thoughts from Karen Before we left for Zambia, I had read the visitors’ guide about the snake (Mamba and Cobra) warning.  Even David and Linda had stories and photos of snakes in their blog.  I was prepared to be on … Continue reading →

Thoughts from Grady I went to bed to the soft, cool rain on a tin roof last night. I awoke at 4.30 AM wide awake. So, I got up, sat on the porch and just listened. There was no wind … Continue reading →

Thoughts from Karen We are here, finally!  It’s 9:20 AM Monday morning at Namwianga. We arrived 4:30 yesterday at the house.  I have not calculated the hours of flying, two layovers totaling 10 hours, and trip to the house, but … Continue reading →