May 31
We went into the boma (town) this morning to get me and melissa some clothes made. That was amazing! The children just crowded around us. They are so beautiful! I can't post any more pics until i get home, The missionaries are only allowed a certain # of downloads with their Internet. Bryan and I went with a translator to Puma, a little hut village just down the path from here. We were walking and praying today for our future teaching times (which will start on Monday). Our translator, Ba (MR.) Chamba, introduced us to many people. Even the adults asked for us to take their pictures and show them. They have never seen cameras. They laugh and laugh. One woman said we were taking her to America through the camera and laughed. They live so simply. Their main food is nshima. It is basically dried corn beaten down into a powder that they mix into a thick paste. We are told it has no nutritional value. They call everything else relish, which is what we would call a side. One little boy today was dipping his nshima into a little bowl of fish water. Ba Chamba said many of the people don't know about salvation through faith. He was saved when James and Mary Margaret came. He lets them hold Bible Study in his home now, which by the way I got to go in today!!! The children here use condoms as toys. The government gives them out everywhere to fight against aids. They make balloons and play with them and some lucky ones blow them up and wrap string around them until they have a ball to play with. Melissa got dehydrated today and we were only out 3 hrs. She was dizzy and throwing up. She's doing better now. Matthew (from Fl.) and James are trying to see if the new equipment they just got so we can show the Jesus Film on Friday. They have never shown it here before. I hope it works. While i was taking a nap today, Bryan and Justin (the journeyman here) rode bikes to visit the chief. We will go to his home tomorrow after church. Monday we start teaching in villages. Please pray that God will make us as bold as lions and that He will open their hearts to receive the truth. I am so excited to have this experience and especially that my son is here also. I know God is going to do amazing things in his life because of this.
Bryan kept getting separated from the group because the kids would crowd him and he is too nice to just walk away. I had to keep calling him and we had to learn how to say no in Bemba. Ba Chamba tried an M&M, he hated it!!!
I love you all and will update you soon.
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Numbers 6:24-26
"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift His countenance upon you, and give you peace."
As soon as I read your blog, this passage came to my mind. Bryan, I pray God would do a work in you, building faith and a confidence in His Word and a reliance on His Holy Spirit. Sing to the King!
Dana and Bryan- So glad to see your post! Praying for you as your hearts cry and lifesong is lived in these days.
Mark 16:15
Dana & Brian
WE Love Reading about what is going on in AFRICA with you guys!
I can't believe someone doesn't like m&m's - did you tell him that they melt in your mouth and not in your hands ! Of course I don't think that in AFRICA they won't melt in your hands!However, I am so GlAD THAT YOU GUYS ARE IN HIS HANDS !!!! Life seems so different there. I know your heart must break for some of the things you are seeing. Keep up the good work!I have been praying that God will touch their hearts and lives through you guys, And that he will do a work in you and Brian as well.WE WILL PRAY LIKE CRAZY FOR THE JESEUS FILM TO GO WELL AND FOR THE TIMES OF TEACHING! Love ya lots ! Jamie
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