JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY FROM LIFT OFF - AN 18 HOUR FLIGHT!!!!

Teleconference changed to tonight, July 17th Our daughter, Holly, read from "Valley of Vision". Sovereign God, Thy cause, not my own, engages my heart, and I appeal to thee with greatest freedom to set up thy kingdom in every place where Satan reigns, Glorify thyself and I shall rejoice, for to bring honour to thy name is my sole desire. I adore thee that thou art God, and long that others should know it, feel it, and rejoice in it.  O that all men might love and praise thee, that thou mightest have all glory from the intelligent world! Let sinners be brought to thee for thy dear name! To the eye of reason everything respecting the conversion of others is as dark as midnight, But thou canst accomplish great things, the cause is thine, and it is to thy glory that men should be saved. Lord, use me as thou wilt, but, O, promote they cause, let thy kingdom come, let thy blessed interest be advanced in this world!O do thou bring in great numbers to Jesus! let me see that glorious day, and give me to grasp for multitudes of souls;let me be willing to die to the end and while I live let me labour for thee to the utmost of my strength, spending time profitably in his work, both in health and in weakness. It is thy cause and kingdom I long for, not my own.  O , answer, thou my request.!

 Will talked about Matthew 11;25-30, this is a message on rest for the weary and that in preparation for this mission trip we should rest at Jesus's feet. There are many things that can stress us when it is just two weeks away from leaving on such an important mission.  Jesus invites us to come rest in him. Jesus said, " father you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children for this was your good pleasure. We must be like children as humble followers of Jesus.

 We reviewed the AfricaTrek Code of Honor which we were to sign. We were also given good tips for traveling the long distance such as making sure to hydrate ourselves often and get plenty of rest.We received song sheets of African songs which we will be singing with the children. I recognize some as my Saili, youngest granddaughter, taught the first one to us.  She has quite the memory for a 6 year old.

We were told we needed to have clean bills newer than 2,000 in Africa. Travelers Checks are not allowed. When trading, we are to barter and pay no more than 20% of asking price and then give items to them after that we brought along such a pencils and sharpeners, little flash lights. Our culture walk in the morning on Saturday will include our interpreter going with us. In the afternoon we will have a field day with My Fathers House Children. Will and Holly collected 150 kites for the children and there will be kite flying on that day. What fun!!!!

We were also told no cameras Monday thru Thursday but Friday we can. We were also told that we could not wear watches or sunglasses when we are with the children.  If they cannot see our eyes, they get fearful.  Wearing watch signifys American - always worrying about the time.

We are staying at The Abundant Life Guesthouse - part of a church in Lusaka. 180 Roan Road, Lusaka,

Again, the focus is on their needs and not ours. We are there to serve!!!