Talked today at my parent's church, Poplar Creek Assemblies of God.  Wonderful to share with so many people who have known me since I was little.  Each person's prayer and thoughtful comment of support adds to my joy and peace.  It is such a good feeling to have others see God's hand working and agreeing with you.  

Had a wonderful time sharing at Eau Claire Community Church this morning. It's the church one of my partners, Dr. Hines is a part of. The people were so warm and receptive. Even got to play my viola for the offertory. I love sharing what I want to do and where I see God leading, but it is still amazing to sense the excitement when people hear and want to get on board.  Met some amazing prayer warriors today.  Brother and sister who are blind physically but definitely see much more then most people spiritually.  Incredible picture of the body of Christ.  Dr. Hines said it right.  "Amazing that God has a blind person in America praying for a malnourished child in Zambia connected by a physician missionary." Every part is important.  

So wonderful to be officially commissioned by my church today in service. Powerful to feel that many hands on you praying and sending you out in His power. Charged by Pastor Miller with 2 Timothy 4:1-8. "As for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully. " (vs 5). Several people gave me words of encouragement afterwards. God is moving!

Enjoyed feeling like a Zambian yesterday.  Made nshima and relish and greens for lunch for my office.  Wore my shentenga (wrap skirt) and shared with them about my trip last May and my upcoming plans.  No one else ate the Zambian food with their hands as Zambians would but many said it tasted very good.  So grateful for supportive people at work!

Welcome to my blog to chronicle my adventures in Zambia.  I am on a journey to spend a year in Zambia as a missionary associate with the Assemblies of God. You are welcome to follow along.  

I am just at the beginning of this part of the journey.  As I get more proficient technically, I may share more of the story that got me to this point.  I am hoping by January 2013 to be on the field.  I was approved in May this year and have finished my orientation in June.  I am starting to set up times to share my story with people and churches who want to partner with me in prayer and finances.  

I will be working with community health evangelism groups, doing medical screening of children in remote communities, setting up nutrition help (ask me about Moringa trees and goats), volunteering at a local hospital and clinics, and helping at an orphanage.  I look forward to helping bring spiritual and physical healing to the people of Zambia as I come along side some incredible missionaries and nationals.