Sunday, June 19, 2011

Boccaria and African Church

The visit to the Boccaria on Friday was quite an experience.  The dump is constantly smoking at the top and there are people searching for things (like aluminum) to bag to sell.

Our team went up to the top to talk and pray for anyone.  The highlight of this was meeting a group of boys (11-15) who said they were out of school for the day.  They were looking for food for the pigs.  The oldest one said they were all believers and that he accepted Christ through Mama Aida (Heidi Baker).  They then shared their dreams:  doctor, professor, etc.  Our guide, Calisto, shared that he also had lived there and so was able to give them hope.  We prayed for them.

I went to the bazaar yesterday (Sat) and found the vendors polite, unlike the Open Market in Victoria Falls. Our ride home took 2 hours because of road construction.  It's normally 25 minutes.  We were rear ended but it appears to have  caused no damage.

Today church service was interesting.  A group was invited to the front and they sing and dance to the music. Very lively!

The children hunger for touch and we love on them.  They are blessed to be cared for here in the Center.  Pictures of Olga with her completed wall hanging and kids on the way to church.

Happy Dad's Day, Joel!

3 comments:

Joel Blalock said...

"When you have done it for the least of these you have done it for Me." Signed: Jesus. You are my hero, my adventurous wife.

R&BOsborne said...

Took some time today to catch up on your blog. HOPEFULLY, I can figure out how to send this note. We're watching a KSPS special on Victoria Falls!!!

I am proud of you, my adventuresome friend.

XXOO
Bev

Nan said...

Olga looks happy with her beautiful wall hanging-is it called God's Design?

Enjoying reading your posts.

Nan