Our work here is finished ... almost

It's hard to believe, but today, Team Malawi finished its last full day of work. Saturday was much different than the rest of the week. Instead of our team splitting into four different work groups, five people worked at the veranda and the rest of the team took on a new project: painting a new lecture hall on the campus of African Bible College. 

We managed to finish the job by the end of the day, putting a fresh coat of paint on the newest building on campus! It's been fun interacting with several students from ABC this week. Three have spent considerable time with our team: Samuel, Clifford, and Cool (no, that's not a typo. His real name is much longer, so he told us to simply call him Cool, which is the first four lettes of his name.  Of course, we all replied, "that's cool .... Cool."). These college aged students served as translators for our team during our ministry in the village. They translated our Bible lessons and testimonies, and helped us organize the kids for games. We're so thankful for their help.

After finishing the work today, our team celebrated at the Biedebachs with ice cream cones and other special, and uniquely Malawian, treats. Tomorrow our team will again attend Internation Bible Fellowship, where several team members will again help lead worship. We're grateful for this service opportunity.

I'd also like to add a special thanks to Brian and Anita Biedebach for the incredible Q and A we had with them last night. They told us how God brought them together, how He led them to Malawi, and what they hope to accomplish for the Savior while they are here. It was both instructive and fascinating to hear about these humble, gifted servants. No doubt our team will pray for their family years from now. Already, our hearts are closely knited to this family, and we are so thankful for their hospitality during out stay in Malawi.

Tomorrow should be a fun day, with church and one last trip to the village to see the children. Thank you to all of you who are praying for our team's health, unity, safety, and ministry. Your prayers are being answered on the other side of the world.

In Christ,
Corey W