May 16: Update [Mission: Korea]
In the time since we’ve been back in the US, we have been preparing to show you our stories from Korea on the screen. From the beginning stages filming to editing the video, we have once again realized the big difference we made in South Korea. Next month, we will share with your our inspiring testimonies of how God has worked…
The Rest of the Story
Last you’ve heard, the Zimbabwe mission team was on the final stretch of their run to catch the plane out of the country. Our deepest apologies to those of you who were following our progress and have been hanging in dread suspense wondering what happened. The question is: so how did we end up getting out of the country? To…
Counting It All Joy
Standing upon the the rock facing the high arching falls of Victoria Falls, our eyes could not absorb all the beauty around us. The roaring thunder of the falls was absolutely majestic.God’s grace and beauty were etched and displayed in the scenes before us. The splashing water falling on us like a heavy rain was an unforgettable experience. We have…
The Smoke that Thunders
Nearly two-hundred years ago, the esteemed missionary David Livingstone was informed of a wondrous creation of God that would go on to become one of the seven wonders of the world. The natives called it “The smoke that thunders.” Arriving in Victoria Falls on Sunday, we were soon aware of a giant cloud of “smoke” arising from the massive gorge….
SOS Zimbabwe
All things work together for good, right? Even sitting alongside the edge of a Zimbabwean highway with a broken down bus behind us, our luggage piled around us, our flight an hour from take off, and an hour yet to the airport? Yes, indeed. It is a blessing through and through. However, there are those in our group who don’t…
Looking Back
Our trip to the beautiful country of Zimbabwe has now come to a close. Throughout the short time we have been able to spend here many things have taken place. Hundreds of people have gone through our health expos, and many people have been encouraged to live a healthier lifestyle, but was it worth it? Has the work we’ve done…
What are they among so many?
“But what are they among so many”? John 6:9 This text rang through my mind as I gazed across the sea of upturned expectant faces. We had made it to what I would call the ‘outback’ of Africa. Miles away from everything, people were living in traditional huts next to sandy tracks that the bus amazingly navigated through. Their faces…
Water
Our existence here in Zimbabwe seems to revolve around this life-sustaining substance. I was hurriedly awakened this morning by Michael’s excited announcement of warm, running water in the shower. Ever since we arrived we have been taking “bucket showers” which, aptly named, are taken by dipping from a bucket of water and then pouring it on yourself in an attempt…
Spectrums
Health expos really do come in many different shapes and sizes. From rankly dank halls to thatch-covered resorts, we’ve experienced it all. Today, we’re at the resort, and it’s by far the nicest place we’ve had an expo yet. It amazes me how people find out about these events. They are not advertised, but people show up. There must be…
March 8: Last Flight Home
It’s hard to believe that our mission trip here in South Korea is over. Despite the many tearful good-byes, it is time for us to go back to the US. We’re here at the Incheon International Airport and will be departing for San Francisco in a few minutes. Yes, this year’s South Korea Mission Trip is over, but God’s work…