Our
last ministry activity with Jubilee involved participating in a feeding program
for children sponsored by another church in Chifube…each of the children we
serve a meal to was either HIV positive, suffering from TB, or significantly
malnourished…this meal is often one of the only times for many of them to eat
well during the week…these children looked even a bit more needy than some
others we have played with this week, and it is always fascinating to watch a
very young child here in Zambia eat every last bit of chicken off the bone and
every last clump of shima on a big plate as you think about what preschool and
elementary school kids in the States would do when given that same plate…hunger
is such a major need that truly affects body, mind, and spirit…Jesus’ actions
in providing food in the Gospels truly take on a new reality here in a place
where long term food security is such a major issue for many…
We
ended the day taking a walk through a local market and shopping area as some
bought authentic Zambia clothing while others finally found the sought after
Zambia National Team soccer jerseys…and we even had a chance to support another
community development project focusing on HIV education in buying some jewelry
made by local Zambian women…
We
took the staff from Jubilee Ministries out to dinner to say thank you and
laughed and laughed and laughed with our new friends as we enjoyed good Indian
food together (I know, who would have thought that one here in Zambia?) in a
typical 2 hour African meal…
Tomorrow
we head up to see the village community that I was involved in serving for 6
years before I came to CU…it will be fun to show this team a real life example
of what can happen when a passionate group of students steps out in faith with
Zambian Christians to seek to change the lives of a community and its children
forever…it’s a day I’ve been looking forward to for a long time…and can’t wait
to take my friends and have them meet my old friends in Zambia…
Off
to bed after one incredible 7 day stretch here in NDOLA, Chip
2 comments:
Thank you Chip for taking the time to post each day! We love reading about your days & please know we are praying for the whole team!
Tell Adam hi from his family & we love him
In Christ, Penni Homan
Thank you so much giving us an insight to what is going on. Each day one could feel through the Spirit the impact the trip was having one your Team and in our hearts at home. Have a safe trip and can not wait to hear more stories from everyone.
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