Hello everyone!
We loaded onto our bus and Lawrence's SUV from Jubilee Centre for a 20 minute drive to George Community for worship this morning. As we drove along deeply rutted roads, past unbelievable poverty, we arrived at our destination. The group split into three to join Pastor Paul, Pastors Crosby (John & Laura) and Pastor Mike Owen of World Vision as they led the worship in three church locations.
The services were amazing as we entered the churches to glorious choirs sounds. We were welcomed guests, and some of us even sang a song in Bemba in front of the congregation. As the respectful laughter subsided, they all joined in and we were at home. There is such amazing grace, faith and belief amongst such difficult living conditions. It truly inspired us. More inspiring was the fact that we were supposed to be there to support them in their ministry. And, their congregation prayed for us, our families, our businesses and our relationship with God. When the songs, sermons and prayers subsided, we were led out - the first to be welcomed by every member of the congregation with special handshake. Many pictures of shy and boisterous children followed.
We drove out of George a truly enriched and moved group who realized that we had suddenly become more blessed than ever.
Blessings and be well!!
Brian Fudenberg
We loaded onto our bus and Lawrence's SUV from Jubilee Centre for a 20 minute drive to George Community for worship this morning. As we drove along deeply rutted roads, past unbelievable poverty, we arrived at our destination. The group split into three to join Pastor Paul, Pastors Crosby (John & Laura) and Pastor Mike Owen of World Vision as they led the worship in three church locations.
The services were amazing as we entered the churches to glorious choirs sounds. We were welcomed guests, and some of us even sang a song in Bemba in front of the congregation. As the respectful laughter subsided, they all joined in and we were at home. There is such amazing grace, faith and belief amongst such difficult living conditions. It truly inspired us. More inspiring was the fact that we were supposed to be there to support them in their ministry. And, their congregation prayed for us, our families, our businesses and our relationship with God. When the songs, sermons and prayers subsided, we were led out - the first to be welcomed by every member of the congregation with special handshake. Many pictures of shy and boisterous children followed.
Blessings and be well!!
Brian Fudenberg
Great post. We're glad you are all there. Looking forward to hearing your amazing stories - and the ones that will break our hearts, too.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you are all there and safe, just wish I were there too! Can't wait to hear more of the experiences of God at work. Takwaba Uwaba Nga Yesu!
ReplyDeleteKaren
Blessings to each of you, and thank you for the update. So happy to hear that you are there safe, and joining in prayer with our Zambian friends! We are praying for you!
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear the report. You continue to be in our prayers!
ReplyDeleteJonathan