God, You Amaze Me.

If you have read my earlier posts, you would know about the problem-solving essay that I had to write for my English class. Recently, I have carried out my plan of solving the school supply problem at the Wisdom Community School by meeting with different clubs on campus. The first step that I took was I met with the Dean of Eastern University to get permission. Then I spoke to different clubs on campus and so far I have the Student Activities Board, SAGE and MAC supporting me. I am so overwhelmed with the response and excitement that others are having for something that they do not completely understand because they have not experienced the poverty first hand, but they want to support me and the cause. This is a huge deal because I hope that this will be able to become an annual event on campus, and that the passion for equality and justice will be known to the student body.

Wednesday is My Favorite Day of the Week.

During my first week in Zambia, Africa,my team and I organized a Vacation Bible School for the children at the Wisdom Community School in Mwenye. Every day we had planned activities and what we wanted the children to know about Jesus Christ. But on Tuesday of that week we were told that we were going to be helping with some of the construction on the school itself; of course the plans had changed without us knowing. So, we spent the entire time with the children playing, relaxing, singing and dancing. I will always remember that day because I just had the chance to get to know the children and understand their longing to be loved; one little girl, about the age of two or three, fell asleep on my lap. In addition, I loved how we thought we were going to be doing one thing, and then God turns it into something that we would have never though of. This is basically why I am so passionate about Zambia; the children showed me how to love and how Jesus loves them. I hope that you will never forget the simplest blessings that God blesses each one of us every day; God is always in control.

A Missions Trip Doesn't Last For Two Weeks.

After I had returned from being in Zambia for two weeks, we already had opportunities to share our stories and experiences. Even after eight months, my team and I have the opportunity to share with people who have heard about our trip. This is so encouraging and exciting because this missions trip is never ending; we did not just arrive on July 11 and leave on July 21st. I hope that everyone who goes on a missions trip will be encouraged to continue to embrace every chance that you have to relive your stories and experiences.