Love For Lukulu Mission Trip 2015 (Zambia, Africa): 2nd day in Lukulu

Mousahili (hello) everyone!

As always we start our day with prayer. With mass being celebrated in the evening we had a prayer service around a bonfire which is a first for the Love for Lukulu mission group. Today our reflection of the readings greatly applied to our trip as we let go of all of our materialistic things and focus on what really matters when it comes to creating a Christ centered life. When you see the smiles of the children and young adults from just simply holding their hand it really makes you reconsider what is most important in life.

Suzanne, Joey, Lisa, Hannah, and Megan went to read to the second graders only to have plans change last minute. So instead the team decided to read in the middle of the concourse. Joey read chicka chicka boom boom to about 100 children. Their smiles during this time and laughter brought a lot of joy to everyone's eyes.

In the afternoon our mission team was able to tour the local hospital and preschool. At the hospital we were greeted by a smiling doctor and we were able to see how they make good with what materials they have. At the preschool we got to see their classes and how some teachers teach over 52 students in the morning and then 52 other students in the afternoon. They again amazed us with how they do with what they have and enjoy every minute of their jobs.

After our projects we played volleyball with many of the local older high schoolers. Joey, Bob, Matt and Alexis played on one team while Megan, nick, Robert and Lisa played on other with the locals. We each had our own experiences but we all enjoy how fun and competitive it was. The people in Lukulu always show us how to have fun regardless of how good you are at something. Brother Zach is very passionate about empowering youth through sports. It gives them something to escape from poverty, lack of confidence, and over all be apart of something. It's amazing how regardless of the language barrier we still could come together as a team and encourage each other.

While the older kids played sports the younger kids had the privilege to color and get their nails painted thanks to Liz, Ann, Sherri, and Suzanne. By the grace of God and some help from the locals they were able to tame 150+ kids.

Lastly, we visited the high school girls dormitory that the mission team from 2012 helped reconstruct. The girls were so extremely excited that we visited them and had plenty of songs and dances set up for us! One of the songs being "Happy Birthday" to the wonderful Hannah Metevia who turns 18 tomorrow!! Can't wait to share all the wonderful memories she makes tomorrow!

Thank you for continuing to read and share our blog please keep us and the people of Lukulu in your prayers! God is good all the time!!!