Greetings in our Lord's name.
We had good flights all the way from KC to Lilongwe, Africa.
The missionary, Rev. Obotte, and a mechanic, Ben, met us at the airport and transported
all our bags and the six of us to the Obotte's home.
We were indeed happy to get to Africa such a long trip.
We were busy on Monday trying to take care of everything before we would travel south to Blantyre for the first retreat.
We left Lilongwe and proceeded south but the roads were crowded with people so we drove slowly for the first hour. After that the traffic was less so we made good time along the road, in spite of bicycles, some heavily loaded vehicles, and pedestrians, from time to time.
We stopped three times so that took some of our time.
Also we had quite a bit of road construction (Yes, they have road construction here too!) so that slowed us a bit.
We thank the Lord for traveling mercies. Tom and Mike drove the two vehicles, while Cheryl and Ethel 'helped' them!
Rachel and Andrew took many photos.
We finally arrived just before dark, tired and ready for a good meal.
We met with the District Superintendent and requested that he have the cooks bring some food down to us, which they did. We enjoyed nsima (hard, white cornmeal), beans, cabbage and boiled eggs in sauce.
It was all very tasty.
We finished the meal with some Malawi tea. Delicious!
The first day of the retreat went well, although a bit disorganized.
The daughter of a former DS had passed away and the funeral was today, so many pastors and wives attended that, but they will be at the retreat on Thursday.
Those in attendance enjoyed our introductions and testimonies, as well as the
good preaching and teaching of Tom, Mike and Ethel.
In the afternoon, Rachel, Andrew and Cheryl conducted a Bible camp for the kids.
About forty kids came today and loved it!
We have some great photos of it.
We're sure there will be more tomorrow.
We have eaten supper--nsima (We had rice at noon.), beef (We had beef at noon.) and cabbage (Cabbage is in season.).
We enjoyed the tasty food.
The cooks are surprised we like nsima. Most people prefer the rice.
Maybe by the time we leave, we'll enjoy the rice, but right now we like the change.
Thank you for your prayers.
Truly God is working in our midst and we praise Him.
No one has really been sick, for which we are thankful.
Blessings,
Tom and Ethel
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