Malawi day 1.5

We've now spent one and a half days in Malawi (hence the title Malawi day 1.5).

It felt great to have the travel behind us, get a good night's sleep, and begin to serve the people of Malawi. Today, our team worked for half the day, breaking the 26 of us into four groups.

One group worked at the Biedebach's house, building a veranda that is going to be an extension of Brian's office.

A second, smaller group helped with a construction project for the folks at African Bible college.

The third and fourth groups went into the local village and experienced a lifestyle unlike anything they'd ever seen before. Group three worked on the church building itself, helping build the foundation. Later this week, our team will mix concrete and build walls for that budding church. Group four's task was simple: spend time with children from the village. Over a hundred kids gathered to play football (that's soccer back in the States), kuku, kuku, boose (that's duck, duck goose), and hear a Bible story about the six days of creation. It was a powerful, eye-opening time being with the village kids, experiencing life as they know it. Everyone who went to the village couldn't stop talking about it the rest of the day.

Next week, those four projects will be ongoing. We will mix up the groups each day so each student gets an opportunity to serve at the Biedebach's, at African Bible College, and in the local village.

After lunch, it was time for a tour of African Bible College with one of the students: Samuel. The Biedebachs live on this beautiful campus, and they were gracious enough to give us a tour of their home and tell us a little about their ministry.

We are so grateful that no one is sick or homesick .... almost. I love you mom! (love Austin and Sheller... and Tanner). :)

Tomorrow we head to International Bible Fellowship, the church where Brian Biedebach and Matt Floreen pastor. They've recruited our team for a special rendition of Amazing Grace. No, this does not mean Team Malawi is cutting an album while we're here. (Not saying your children aren't talented enough.)

Will be back tomorrrow with an update on church, and an afternoon tour of Lilongwe led by Brian Biedebach. With Brian at the helm, it's sure to be interesting. Don't worry. No students will eat mice on a stick ... probably. 

Thanks so much for your prayers. We are benefiting greatly from them and we can already see God's hand in the work we are doing here!

In Christ,
Corey W