Malawi Update#1

July 15, 2012

Just a note to let you know that all is well with Team Malawi. It was a long trip, over 13 hours from Dulles to Addis Ababa, and then another three or so to Lilongwe. There were some moments.  At Addis airport as we made our way to the shuttle, they took carry-ons away for check in. We could only guess due to language issues. Hey, there’s malaria medicine in those bags!

But God is faithful. We have arrived again with ALL bags. Crowds at passport control, mayhem at baggage claim, yes. But at customs they just waved us through. Our hosts met us with smiles and embraces…and two vehicles. Then we loaded up and were off.

The team is split. Jessica and Stephen Souther are around the corner, half a block away in the Baptist Guest House. The rest of us are in the home of our host missionaries.

With everyone sleep-deprived, we are planning and early evening and a slight sleep-in tomorrow to catch up on sleep. Plans for tomorrow are more orientation for the village work, which will center on storying.

Praise God with us for answered prayer for safety, timely flights, and no lost baggage.

Ray Smith - Malawi