Orientation Satuday

(Saturday, 9pm, Ntchea District, Malawi)
Thank you so much for your prayers. God has been answering your prayers in amazing ways. We’ve had a great day of adjusting and connecting with people.

The day got off to a good start because of a full night sleep. Thanks you for prayers for our jet lag. We woke to sunny, very comfortable weather and the energetic, very friendly Burns family.


After a wonderful breakfast (we are quickly learning what a great cook LeAnne is), Chet drove us into Ntcheu for market day sightseeing and shopping. After the first stop, I wondered if the eyes might not all be on us if I just took off my hat at the next stop. That didn’t work! Chet told us that now he can visit the market without feeling that way. We’re impressed to see the rapport he has with the people. We made our big purchase of a chitenge, a colorful cloth to wrap around my skirt when I go into the village for modesty as well as protection from the dirt.

When we returned from market, Action Malawi team members began arriving for a luncheon and meeting. We were served a Malawian style lunch for the first time. We had a choice of rice or nsima (pronounced see-ma), eggs with a sauce, a cabbage dish and a beef dish.
Though that was a wonderful meal, the highlight was seeing the hearts of pastors here in Malawi. We had a time of sharing about families, ministries and visions. One of them led a beautiful praise song in African style. Then Pastor Brian was able to meet with his interpreters to acquaint them with the Walk Through plan, while Rich and I met with our interpreter to share our plan for the children’s ministry seminars. We loved the heart of Frances and are pleased with the answer to our prayers to prepare just the right person to relay the message God has led us to share.
The rest of the afternoon we enjoyed playing with the Burns children. Rich played his harmonica as we danced. We played several games and got to hear more about their interests before dinner. The sharing continued through another amazing meal….and continues all around me as I write.
We look forward to the church service tomorrow where Pastor Brian will preach his first sermon here.
-Marla Husby