Jan's Greetings from Chaminuka Lodge

Throughout these past few days, we've seen and experienced so much.  So today the three of us are taking the much-needed time here in this quiet place (http://www.chaminuka.com/) to reflect on the precious and loving people that we've had the opportunity to visit with and learn from.  We are learning many things, including their visions for the future.  We are thrilled with what has been accomplished with regard to New Horizons and the Piggery Project through the resources provided by St. John's Joy Zone.  As we evaluate that wonderful cooperation, we are now looking at how our Lord would have us recommend future direction.



Pr. Arden Strasser (ELCA Missionary), Jan, Pr. Elyse, Mr. Muplanga (ELC-Za administrator), Laurie, and Pr. Alfred Chana (Lead Pastor of ELC-Za) 

 


Our time in various meetings, worship, and shared experiences with Pr. Arden Strasser, ELCA Missionary, and new friends in the ELC-Za have expanded our minds and our senses.  We are challenged by the poverty, but greatly encouraged by their vision for the future.  Even though the ELC-Za has a small presence throughout Zambia, with only thirty congregations and approximately 3,000 members, their focus is on:  expanded pastoral training and leadership, growth of women's and children's ministries, HIV-AIDS and Malaria education, the undertaking of microfinance projects, and much more.

So today, we are taking time to reflect and look at how our Lord might have us at St. John's be in partnership with our brothers, sisters, and children in Christ here in Zambia. 

(Hi Larry!)

In Christ,
Jan