Opportunities to make a difference:

 I've been pretty busy since I got home from Zambia, last week.
Part of my business has been getting over jetlag. It actually went pretty well. My lost suitcase finally arrived on Monday.

So, stay tuned, I'll be putting together a complete report, soon.

In the meantime, let me remind you of what my main, missions-related job is. Basically, I'm a pastor to missionaries. While I did a lot of things in Zambia, my main purpose in going was to encourage the Liebenzell USA missionaries (and some partners) who serve there. What a privilege.

I get to rub shoulders, cyber-wise and in person, with really great people, "[people] of whom this world [is] not worthy" (paraphrase of Hebrews 11:38). Some of them are in need of support, others are involved in projects that have the potential to make a great difference. If you are looking for a way to invest in Great Commission ministry let me know. I can share some options.

By His Grace,

HM

A brief report from Zambia

 I am nearing the end of my first trip to Africa. During the first part of my trip I was at the Amano Christian School in Chingola, Zambia. I may have a few pictures from there, but I haven't transferred them to my computer, yet, so, I'll just say that I was received very warmly. I enjoyed my time there speaking to the staff of the Amano Christian School in their Staff Retreat, starting off the 2024 school year. I also visited with LMUSA missionaries and other staff at the school. I'll get the pictures transferred when I can and tell you more about that end of my trip, later. 

I would ask you to pray for Amano, and all of Zambia. I was supposed to actually visit classes and do dorm devotions after school started. However, a cholera outbreak, primarily in the capital city, Lusaka, delayed the start of all primary and secondary schools by 2 weeks.

I was pleased to spend time with Beatrice and Francis Manana in Kitwe. I briefly visited Center for Christian Ministry University, where Francis teaches. I dropped off my load of computer parts there, and enjoyed lunch with some of the staff. These parts will be combined with other components to make computers for CCMU students to write papers, etc.

Earlier today I finished the eight-session series I did with leaders in the Zambia Baptist Association, at their headquarters in Ndola. It was a marvelous experience. We worked together to answer the question, "Why am I here?"--here in this position of leadership.

You can find a few pictures of my time with ZBA folks, here.