August 14 was the 6 month mark of having returned from Malawi in February 2011; it was also the day when I was given the opportunity to return to Malawi to serve for a 3 month period! I have been and still am praying about the way God wants to use my life, and although I wanted to return to Malawi I didn’t expect to have an opportunity to for a long time. I’m incredibly excited and thankful for the chance to serve this ministry again! Alyssa Stewart and I will be here until late November doing various projects at Esther’s House Orphanage.
Our team of 10 people left Arkansas last Sunday and arrived in Malawi on Tuesday—it’s been so good getting to know them. I’ve learned so much from every one of them. It’s an incredible encouragement to spend time with others who have such an amazing passion for God! Ross Greenwood taught a discipleship class to a couple of us and all of the Malawian interpreters, and as a result we’ve seen over 100 come to Christ this week. I’ve had some unforgettable experiences with visiting the homes of some of the women in our widow program, loving on the children at Esther’s House, and getting to pray for and share the Gospel with some of the people in Madzanje and the surrounding villages. The team will be leaving on Thursday, and we’ll be sad to see them go—looking forward to our Malawian get-together when Alyssa and I get back though! =)
I’m incredibly excited to be here (have I already mentioned that?) and about the changes that are happening at Esther’s House; I will definitely be keeping this blog up to date with everything that is going on here in Malawi!
This is so exciting! I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteYou have so inspired me and shown me how much you have changed and grown since we parted our daily lives together back in 2006. I am so proud of you. Not many people who are unsure where life will lead next ask God or use their time serving Him until they get an answer.
I love you and hope you're having the best time.