A Changed Life!

Where can I begin, already its the 4 day in and we have experienced more than we could ever imagine.

Life in Africa, Malawi has effected me greatly, never before have I ever been so humbled and moved with compassion.

On arrival to Blantyre Airport after near 30 hours of being awake I was ready to sleep, however God was ready to start changing my life. We were greeted by about 10 Abusa's (pastors) and a group of 30-40 Nvarno Woman who were singing praises to God for our arrival, they were all lining up either side of the entrance of the airport, we were treated like V.I.P's. I was taken back by their warm embracing welcome and their joy for the Lord, they stood and sang for 1 hour ½, they would not stop until we left.

That night we had a huge welcome dinner and LOTS of speeches.

One thing I have learnt is Malawians love to make speeches of appreciation and would go all night if you let them.

Our home is Grace Bandawe and it felt soooo good to put our head down for our first night of rest! Our Accommodation, well let me just say look at the photos.... its not bad at all however compared to what we have at home its very run down, however roof over our heads, bed and running hot water so cant complain.

Thursday came around and Amy and I meet with Abusa Dennis and Abusa Joy who has had a hand in organising the work God has for us to do. Dennis is so full of joy and passion for children and youth Ministry as is Joy who runs the school ministries. We sat and decided on a program to do 4 days of secondary school ministry having Thursdays off as rest day, then doing one Saturday of Sunday School Training and Sunday Youth Bible Study. We then were taken on a tour of CCAP (Central Church of Africa Presbyterian) land which contains offices and surrounding schools and churches.

We had the privilege and blessing to see how God is already putting into use the boxes that were sent over from Australia. Hundreds of boxes have already been sent out to different areas of need while others are still being sorted. Its such a joy to see the faces of those who received their goods, they are so very grateful to God for the support each has given.