Saying goodbye
Final greetings in church On Sunday we said goodbye to the people of New Life Tabernacle and Cell Ministries. Saying goodbye is always hard, but we part feeling content. It was a wonderful time.During the Service numerous certificates were handed out and there was a lot of rejoicing. Allan and pastor Daniel did communion together, […]
Busy last day of training
And so we came to the last day of training by the Impact Zambia 2023 team, and it was a jampact day! Rosanne taught Quilting to 14 women in Itezhi-tezhi, Ross wrapped up some maintenance chores and filled testing holes around the site, Allan had a full day with the pastors on Pastoral counseling skills, […]
Bread making!
On Tuesday, I set out with Charles to Itezhi-tezhi to prepare for Rosanne’s bread making class on Wednesday. The challenge was to remember how to build two ovens – one for business purposes and one for household use – then to find the supplies for it. Forfunately the caretaker named Crispen, accompanied me, and Gertrude […]
Are we there yet?
This is the question that was repeatedly asked, and today the answer was finally “YES”!! We stayed overnight in a very artistic place called ‘Corner Point Lodge’ in Namwala. I was impressed in how beautiful they made the gardens and also that they used an artist from Mumbwa to make beautiful sculptures throughout the facility. […]
Setting out to Masasabi
This morning the EMI team presented the summary of their work with the Life Impact Training Centre Board before each group would go their separate ways. They then helped the Canadian team load up the two vehicles with 8 big bags filled with gifts to the three communities that will be visited. The team picked […]
Canadians arrive safely!
Impact Team 2023 gathered at my house the day before their planned 06H55 departure. They went to bed around 10 that night as they had to leave around 3am to be in time for the flight. When they woke up they found out that their flight was cancelled and that they were to fly another […]
Busy days
The last two days were quite busy with several meetings between EMI and the Life Impact Training Centre Board. The first discussions were about space use: where to situate the acedemic / learning activities, sports, public spaces and dormitories. It was great to see the interaction and participation of the board on this matter. While […]
EMI’s first day
Yesterday was the first full day of work by the EMI (Engineering Ministries International) and I’m in awe of how God brought together such a group! We walked through the property listening to the vision of Daniel and his team and discerning God’s will for this space. What touched me most was the passion and […]
Sweet reunion ❤️
My flight from Doha to Jo’burg was good and I was met by my aunt Corrie and step-uncle Fred. We were back at their home in the northern side of Tshwane in time for sunrise and the beautiful view of the flock of Helmeted Guineafowl. Soon after, my mom joined, and later my cousin Cornelia […]
