July 15th we left by plane from Gabarone, Botswana to Lusaka, Zambia. It was a nice short flight (2 hours). We were picked up by brothers from the branch at the airport and were taken to the Zambia Branch in Lusaka. 
Here is the room we get to stay in here at bethel. Its appropriatley an Africa themed guest room! Today we enjoyed touring the bethel and seeing the beautiful property here.
This bethel is mainly a translation branch. There are at least 5 languages being translated here at thebranch by different brothers and sisters into native languages to Zambia. (Cibemba, Chichewa, Chitonga, Luvale, and Silozi)
Interestingly, we learned that the number of branches is actually diminishing. In the yearbook it says we have 98 branches worldwide, but actually we have 91 as of right now because of some branches being disolved and taken over by other branches. They said this is not because of a decrease in work, but other factors. Such as: there is an increase in modern technology that speed up the work. Also, some that are being used for translating are being sent into the areas where the language is actually spoken so that they pick up any changes in the language and can provide the most up to date translation for our literature. There are native animals on the property, such as Zebra and Impala. Super cute!
For more pictures check out http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrellmk/
Tomorrow leave for Petauke, Zambia. For the next few months. Finally a place to stay for awhile. In Petauke we will be in the English Congregation. The Native Language is Chichewa.
Great reporting! You're edjumacatin' us! :) Looks like so much fun! I'm off to Wacky Wednesday Canby service, wonder what exotic animals I will see? We miss you guys!
ReplyDeleteI love all your photo's and post!!! But where are you now? What are you doing????? We are waiting daily to hear about your adventures. We got your postcard, soooooo ~cute~ Thank you! Love you guys!
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Hey wingman!! I can see your both having the time of your lives. What wonderful posts and pics. Thanks for sharing so much of your journey with us. I finally got all my girls moved, so have a little time now. Busy getting the new service year started. Sure miss you both in the ministry but wouldn't want you anywhere else than where you are. Your beaming faces and smiles say it all. I am thrilled you are getting to fulfill your hearts desire and Jah is thrilled with your wholesouled devotion to the work he's given us. You will reflect back on the memories you are creating and they will continue to put smiles on your faces forever. Drink it in and enjoy every moment!! I am so happy for you both! What a great treat to spend your first anniversary there in Africa!!! Belated congrats!! Hope it was a special day for you! Wish I could have sent you a bagel or some other Thriftway treat! Miss and love you both so much...Terry
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