Malawi Mission Report #12
In case you are wondering where report 11 is, Curt filed that one in my behalf yesterday.
Today was to be a restful day at Lake Malawi. However, there was some business for Curt and me. We stopped by the Baptist Clinic in Salima, about 2 hours outside Lillongwe, to meet with the director. She spoke with us for a while about details relating to the health station Curt is planning in Kamoyo. There was much good information, including guidance on obtaining medicines, the best site in the village for the dispensary, staffing issues, and the like. We then made our way to the Sunbird Resort on the shores of the Lake. The setting is beautiful. On the horizon are low, vague mountains, the border of Mozambique. The waters of the lake are blue with gentle waves at the shore. Some of us spent time on the sandy beach while others sat up at the table awaiting our lunch. There was the occasional monkey, and a couple of small but determined birds were trying to make away with the rolls.
On the way back we stopped at a row of vendors selling wood carvings, reed items, and the like. Bargains were to be had, and everyone shopped for gifts and memories. Then away and back to Lillongwe, to the Msamba guest house.
Tonight dinner was at Msamba, and we dined with Pastor Blackson, Peter, and Lewis—all from our Malawian team. Curt and I discussed the health station and some possibilities for church planting and leadership in Chiwoza and Mkangamira.
I will not have access to this computer to send these reports after tonight. Curt will probably follow-up tomorrow with his iPad
Matters for praise: It has been a good trip, with many people—children, youth, and adults, reached with the Gospel. We are all of us thankful for God’s call and blessing on our work here. I wish you could see these ladies and young people in action! You have sent a great team to the villages here.
Matters for prayer: Please continue to pray for our safety in travel. Tomorrow we minister half-day in a neighborhood, then say our good-byes to out interpreters/friends. Sunday we are away to the states.
Thank you again for praying with us. You share in the results of our work here.
Ray Smith
Malawi Team
