This week water drilling crews began drilling 4 new bore holes for much needed water at Macha Hospital What a joy to see water coming from the ground as the drill passes 48 meters Maggie looks on as the crew works well into the evening to complete the bore hole A new bore hole has … Continue reading Water!!!
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Each Sunday the word is preached in Tonga and English Pastor Keith reminds us that Praise takes our focus off of us and places it on God. Psalm 150 ( Not even all Zambians speak Tonga -communication in English is helpful to expatriates and those from other tribes ) Children recite scriptures Youth participate in … Continue reading Macha Praise BIC Church
James DeBoe (right) Head Administrator at Macha Hospital introducing Mark to His Royal Highness Chief Macha (center) Chief Macha shows us his Solar powered pumps which provide fresh well water for his compound and the neighboring village Looking over his pig farm, the Chief explains how using the land to raise livestock in mass quantities … Continue reading Chief Macha
Young and old joined in the 5 k race to mark World Aids Day450 kw was raised from the participants. This will be donated to the pediatric clinic We finished in the middle of the pack alongside Kito the five year old son of the head scientist at MRT (Malaria Research Trust) and Meghan a student … Continue reading World Aids Day
While Thanksgiving is not a recognized holiday in Zambia, we were able to get together with other expatriates to celebrate We had a blessed time of giving thanks with fellow Christians at New Day Orphanage We enjoyed all the usual fixings from dressing to pumpkin pie. Although we did substitute some village chickens for … Continue reading Yes, we did celebrate Thanksgiving
Maggie meeting with local leaders while delivering food to those far out in the bush along with Jaeron DeBoe and Vincent (our gardener and guide on the right) who knows where the poorest in the community have the greatest needLocal woman gives praise to the Lord for sacks of corn meal that we have been … Continue reading Something for which to be Thankful
Stocking the kitchen after our big shopping day in Livingstone. We can go to Spar (a grocery store) in Choma about an hour away while some local vegetables are available in the nearby market Fixing the front door screen to keep out the mosquitoes and other flying invaders Handing out biscuits to some of the … Continue reading Adjusting to life in Zambia
After a busy week in the OT (Operating Theatre). It was great to get out and climb a local hill looking over the bush country which is coming to life after the start of the rains. Thanks to Chris and Marlys Book for being great guides Over looking Macha and the Hospital Hiking back down … Continue reading Sunday Afternoon Hike
We arrived in Zambia and so have the rains. After nine months with out rain God is bringing refreshing to this dry land With the rains come the promise of hope and new life. As we see the land coming to life before our eyes. We pray that God will also bring hope and new … Continue reading We Arrived in Zambia
So much has happened since our last update, so here we go. In early September we had the pleasure of attending a mission leadership summit in Charlotte NC and had the opportunity to meet with several leaders from various medical mission and support agencies. After the conference we headed to the World Medical Mission/Samaritan’s Purse … Continue reading We have booked our flights!
Mark and Maggie BICWM 