This is Zambia. An ostrich in the lettuce patch joins the list with fried caterpillars for dessert and several other fun things!
So, here's a little update. More to come later with testimonies and stuff God has been teaching me!
My little sister got married last month! She is now officially Mrs. Allie Jordan, which is extremely strange. But I guess I can get used to that. Her husband, Jay, is a stellar feller. They make a great team, and I am truly excited to see how they work together for God's kingdom. What a beautiful day it was, filled with family, friends, and dancing.
The next day, we flew out from Myrtle Beach en route to Africa. My younger brother Luke is with me this time, which is really special for me. He is a 16 year old stud and this is his first time across the Atlantic Ocean, not to mention the African continent. We were joined by another teammate (Danielle) in Newark and the three of us continued on our way, stopping over in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ethiopian Airlines put us up in the Hilton overnight, and we returned to the airport the next day after a superb breakfast buffet as seen below.
Flying from Ethiopia to Zambia, we passed over the tallest mountain in Africa. I was lucky enough to have a East-facing window seat. Kilimanjaro stood stunningly in the distance!
Once in Zambia, we joined up with the team in Chikankata (as seen on the map), located in Southern province among the Tonga people, one of 72 ethnic groups in Zambia. They are a farming people, and quite poor. While Christianity is present, they often intertwine faith in Christ with practices such as polygamy and witchcraft.
Below is most of the team: Kris, Luke, Kristen, Lindsay, Brian, Mary-Elizabeth, Danielle, and me. As usual, Luke looks high! 😆
Luke and Dave helping a local Zambian friend build a grass enclosure for his toilet.
This photo comes from one of our daily ministry ventures in Ngangula village. We go out from hut to hut, visiting people and praying for them as God directs us. We had some truly amazing encounters!
Luke with some of the local village boys!
Luke and I were honored to bring over soccer jerseys from our high school in the States, along with a few balls. Jerseys and good balls are like gold around here! Thank you Coach Suarez and the sports program at Socastee High School.
Kids camp at Ngangula School.
One of many beautiful sunsets!
Around the fire with my dudes!
Me and a local man we prayed for. Turns out he was one of the local witches (meaning he interacts with evil spirits in attempts to curse or bless people). Praying Jesus overwhelms him with His presence!
Luke and a young man we gave a Barcelona jersey, donated by Daniel Jones!
Luke and an elephant at Chobe National Park in Botswana.
The beautiful Victoria Falls!
That's all for now. We are getting in the car to head back out to the village for a week.
In Christ,
Will
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