Namibia Missions Trip

Friday - it is offically one week since we have set the journey of our lives into motion. The days are flying by and we are wishing and hoping they will slow down. The women of the team had the blessed oppurtunity to celebrate woman's day with some of the His Promise mommies. We celebrated being women and how we are such a blessing to God and how He has a specific plan for each one of us. The mommies earlier in the week had made hats to celebrate their creative side. Along with the homemade hats, several of our team brought hats that represented who we were. Some featured sports teams while other woman created hats while here in Namibia. Jenn and Linda both offered words of encouragment to the women and young adults who were there. Prizes were awarded for the most creative hats. After the snacks, we were able to share with the mommies about how blessed each one of the team members had been during the past week in working with each of their families. We spent time in prayer, some in Damara, Afrikaans and English - all just praising and thanking God for the blessing of being women.

While the women were enjoying tea, the men were doing their grunt work - making bricks. After a few epic fails they were able to complete 24 bricks in 2 hours, a start in making the church for the Arandis Christian Center. They estimate that they'll need 10,000 bricks in total. The hard work was very much appreciated by the church and Tresford and his family.

Meegan decided to plan a tastey treat for supper. While making her favorite, Shepherd's PIe, she decided replace the beef with Oryx, an anteloupe relative native to Namibia. After all the dinner was eaten, Meegan and Fred shared the surpirse with the rest of the team. There were no immediate trips to the restroom, so cooking Namibian style: a huge success.

Saturday, we had planned a braai with all of the His Promise kids and families. A Braai is a cookout, BBQ, or other event where the main meal is grilled outside. While the dinner was cooking, the team played soccer, jumprope, and board games with all of the children there. It was a great chance to re-connect with some of the kids, and fellowship with the moms and dads. To commemorate the evening, a group picture with everybody was taken - which was a first of its kind in several years.

Our day ended with a campfire and worshiping the Creator under the vast expanse of the stars. We were encouraged and prompted to make the most of every moment with these families, and to continue these bonds even once we return home.

(written by Meegan)