Ederzambia

Wednesday June 20, 2012
Hello, sorry I took so long in updating the blog for the last day in Zambia.  I had trouble with the internet and then traveling and getting back home left me with little time to write, but I  hope everyone is doing well.  As  you know by now,  Wed. was our last day at the school and it was a very beautiful day.  We started out just like the last 2 weeks , we had breakfast and then headed to the welcoming party that was always there for us.  Those children were  ready and just happy to see us come.  We had a "field day", desks were brought outside for the family members, some had single parents, some had no parents, we just didn't know who was who, some children did not have anyone there.  We prayed and ask the Lord to take  care of the children and  to provide all their needs.  All the classes were prepared to sing and recite bible verses that we had taught them the  last 2 weeks.  I don't know who sang the loudest but they were all great.  Just the smiles and laughter was a joy.  All the children sang and we also sang for them.  The ladies danced to a special song " I have decided" by Selah, it was beautiful.  The morning just went by to fast and everyone was  just taking pictures and savoring the last few hours with the children. We were so happy and thankful for the opportunity to spend time here with them, they will be in our hearts and prayers.  We were able to introduce Veronica.  She just finished her 7th grade at the school and she wanted to continue on to High School but her mother just did not have the money needed.  The members of the vocal group along with the principle interviewed her and her mother to see what they can do to help.  Veronica is smart and very dedicated and it was decided that the group will fund her education.  She is the first one to go on to high school from the academy.   We as a group also took up a collection for her and she will be starting classes real soon.  Thank you Lord for providing.  We will keep in touch with her and we pray that all goes well.  The morning ended and we said our goodbyes, what a blessing it was to spend time here and we will miss them.  May God bless the children and the teachers of Zambian Vocal Group Academy.  We got back to the study center in time for lunch and some relaxation and to pack for our trip back home. Afterwards some went out to shop and others just hung around.  In the evening we had dinner and a very special devotion get together with the sisters of the study center, pastor mumba and his family joined us as well.  We prayed and worshipped together and exchanged gifts.  The sisters sang a traditional song of thanks for us, it was very emotional in the "work room."
I cannot  tell you how happy and thankful we were to stay a Kalundu Study Center , they treated us like royalty.  The food was great, and I thought that I was going to lose weight on this trip.  They will welcome us back anytime in the future.   It was off to the airport and our long journey back home.  Our misssion had come to an end,  I just want to thank all for following us on the blog. I will keep on posting some pictures and updates of our meetings in the future, please check-in when you get a chance. We really enjoyed the trip and we pray that we can be of further service in the future.  God is great and we thank Him for giving us the opportunity to spread His love in Zambia.  

singing children

group at school

ladies sharing

captive audience

happy group

zambian vocal group