Changes in Scenery

Much has happened since the last update. March was busy with visiting medical students and other guests, as well as preparing things for a hand over of my responsibilities to the other missionaries who are now handling the business side of things.

April was a month of scenery changes, so to speak. Early in the month, GP missionaries from 6 different African countries came together in Swaziland for our annual Africa Area Retreat. There were sessions in the mornings and evenings, consisting of updates on Global Partners' policy and what is happening, as well as training and discussions of issues concerning us as missionaries. The afternoons were free for relaxing and recreation and after the evening sessions was fellowship time as a group. It's always a great time to reconnect with our Africa missionary family as well as a chance for rest and renewal before heading back to ministry in our various countries.

Following retreat, Jesse and I travelled back to Zambia for a couple of days to pack and finish up last minute things before heading home. On April 14th, we flew from Zambia for the States. Jesse returned home and I travelled on to Canada to finish up last minute wedding plans. We were both met with snow, which is quite a change in scenery. :)

Last week I came out west to meet Jesse's family and for our pre-marriage counselling. We are also sharing with the Darrow Road Wesleyan Church, WI, on May 15th; just before heading back to Canada for our wedding on May 28th.

Throughout this coming year, I look forward to seeing many familiar faces and be able to introduce Jesse to my team as we visit churches, share about the work in Zambia, and fundraise for our next term on the field. Please check the side links on my blog for sharing schedule updates and faith promise and giving information.

Please pray for us as we start off our home ministries sharing, all the travelling to be done this month and the following months, as well as prepare for our wedding and the beginning of our marriage.