Greetings from Zambia!!

We know you have all been praying and awaiting some word from us on the field.  Our internet connection is very sporadic, so it has been difficult to get blogs posted, so we thank you for your patience & continued prayers.  Well, when we look at the calendar we realize that we have been here for 5 days, but feels like we’ve been here for 5 weeks!  It’s easy to lose track of time and days, but it’s also been wonderful.

We are learning a lot, and know that the experiences so far has already begun to accomplish what we set out to do.  We are doing well, and are under the greatest of care by the Church, School and all our friends here.  The cooks at the lodge we have been staying at this week, have taken extra care to cook us wonderful chicken, rice and veggies!!  Delicious & Nutritious!!

Monday through Wednesday we spent a lot of time visiting the classrooms of the Lighthouse Blessing School!!  I (Sis. Adrienne) have had the opportunity to become a student sitting amongst the children, learning just like they learn each day.  The teachers have such a love for the children of Misisi, and the children have such an excitement for the opportunity they’ve been given to have an education.  It’s amazing to witness the joy and hope in the eyes of children that are surrounded by, in what our definition would be, hopelessness.  But truly, just by the simple existence of a classroom, school desks, pencils, paper and a teacher, hope springs alive in the lives of these most precious of God’s children! 

On Thursday we walked throughout the community of Misisi Compound and visited some widowed grandmothers who care for their grandchildren that attend the Lighthouse Blessing School.  This journey has left an impact on my life, so much so, that I know I will never be the same again.  Maybe as time goes on, I’ll be able to share in more detail the emotions that I feel right now, but my heart needs more time to process the depth of it all.

Thank you for your love, prayers, and faithful support that will continue to enable us to be Christ’s hand extended to the needy of our world!     (Prov. 13:12)

-God Bless you all,
Sis. Adrienne & Rev. Engman