Zikomo= thank you…this is one of the only phrases that you can never go wrong with in Malawi. The language barrier makes ministry even more difficult, but our translators are helping us slowing, but surely learn simple phrases in Chichewa.  Today was our first full day of ministry! We've travelled to 3 different villages so far. In all three of those villages, the exact same thing happened as soon as we arrived: the villagers immediately went into their homes and brought out their benches, chairs and stools so that we were all comfortable. It really touched me that even...

Hi friends and family! After three crazy days of travel we have at last made it to our location in Lilongwe, Malawi. The team and I are staying at a hostel called Mabuya Camp. WE MADE IT!!! Blogs to come soon, full of God's goodness and travel mercies and once we start ministry! 

God has been humbling me in so many ways. My faith has been stretched and my life has been changed. Joy, peace and freedom continually overwhelm me and I feel the Holy Spirit moving in and through me. Perhaps the most humbling and joyful experience that I have had happened at the marketplace. The team had walked five kilometers to go to the flea-market and it was a wonderful experience being able to walk around and see the African way of shopping. By the afternoon I was ready to head back to our team meeting spot. As I approached where the team was sitting under the shade of a tree I...

Training camp. Oooooh training camp. This "camp" went from a 4-day, necessary, mandatory part of me getting to Africa to an experience that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. In reality it's only been 3 and a half days however it feels like 3 and a half WEEKS have gone by. So firstly, my GIRLS- my teammates, who already are starting to feel like sisters. (I know this sounds strange due to only knowing these people for 3 days but our connections are moving freakishly fast)  The best part is that I know God has blessed me with placing every single one of these...

     I can't describe how wonderful the past few days have been!! The hours of waiting in the Atlanta airport (seriously…6 hours) were definitely worth it, my team, my leaders, and training camp have been amazing. As each girl arrived at the Atrium, I got more and more excited. Each team member felt like they had something unique to offer to the team.      The different activities and excercises we've been doing at training camp have been strengthening the bond within our team and also within me. I can feel God working within us and his...

Today is the last day of training camp and I am so happy. I am so happy & joyful because of the amazing work God is already doing in my life. Training camp has been a retreat & it has helped me face some of my fears & doubts that I've been trying to hide . I have felt the Holy Spirit move inside me & I have felt God's Love through my new-found friends. This week has challenged me to be more open & honest…it is amazing the freedom I now feel! God has blessed me with a strong, unique, godly group of ladies. Within the first encounter of meeting them I knew...