Ice Cream SUNDAY

I don't know about 

you, but Fall is my 

favorite time of year.  

I love the crisp cool mornings, 

all of the food the harvest brings to my table 

(pumpkins, squash, corn, apple pie, ...), 

wearing a sweatshirt & sipping a nice hot cup of tea.

The other week I sent my friend in Zambia a message.

I told her that I will be coming at the end of October 

and asked what she thought I should bring.

She said, "bring something cool to wear, the weather in Zambia is hot!"

In Africa, this time of year brings heat and a busyness as they go into Summer.

The missionaries I will be serving with, Adam & Carol Rich,  

have reported to me that the church in Zambia is running high in attendance.

  Pastor Rich said, "We averaged 405 for the month of August, 

with 50 first time adult visitors, and 17 saved! "

So as the temperature rises, so does the attendance - PRAISE THE LORD!!!

They had a special Sunday in August called "Ice Cream Sunday".

Everyone in attendance got some ice cream (definately a Baptist church!!!)

Here are a few pictures that they have shared with me 

from the church in Zambia.

Visiting a Ministry in Zambia

With my ministry in Durban, South Africa coming to a close,

my pastor and deacons recommended that I travel to Zambia

 to see another ministry.

So I went to visit Pastor Adam and Carole Rich 

on January 20-Febrary 3rd to see their ministry

at Independent Baptist Church in Kabwe, Zambia.

Kabwe is known for its lead and zinc deposits. 

There are over 203,000 people living in Kabwe,

which makes a perfect location for Independent Baptist Church.

The church is close to the center of town.

Here is a video of what you might see while driving through Kabwe.

The church owns this brown building.

Outside the church auditorium.

PREACHING MINISTRY

NURSERY MINISTRY

Church Nursery sometimes has 26 babies & toddlers in it.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Taking attendance as the children arrive.

On this Sunday, there were around 196 kids in attendance.

BAPTISM SERVICE

Along with regular church services,

Independent Baptist Church has a productive visitation ministry.

They meet every Saturday afternoon to pray 

and go out to visit others in the community.

The church also has a vision to start a Christian school in 2015.

Please pray that the Lord will provide the finances, administration,

 and teachers to make this possible.

Also pray with me, as I seek the Lord concerning where He wants me to serve.

***Be sure to look for more posts about my visit to Zambia including:

-visiting in the bush

-life on a farm in Zambia