Saturday at the mission was a very crazy day....it was "Dignitary Day". What that means is a bunch of dignitaries were coming to visit and to partake in the conference that was concluding on Sunday. We had the opportunity to serve them a meal after the morning service. Kinda cool to be able to say that you met the "Head Chief" of the tribe of the area where we were at. It was a crazy day but I enjoyed it very much...so many ladies and guys helped us out to make it go smoothly. I had been a part of a day like this in the past and I have to say that this day went so much smoother than the time before. It was a good time...but I was glad when it was over. In a way...it was an honor to serve these people. Sarah and I took the washbasin and soap around to them to wash their hands...the picture I saw in that was...the same attitude of service I had for these people....that I didn't even know...I need to have that same attitude of service towards my brothers and sisters in Christ...being willing to wash their hands....(and feet if need be)....and to lower myself before them....reminds me of Philippians 2:3-5..."let each esteem others better than themselves."..."Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:" The heart of a servant...that is what I long for. To serve no matter who is in front of me...and to serve them as if I was serving Christ Himself.
Saturday Baptisms
After serving the dignitaries on Saturday morning...we had the opportunity to go to the Kafulafuta River for Baptisms....this is an experience that I am not quite sure I can put into words...but I will try. Hundreds of Zambians gather at the river for Baptism...those that have made decisions that week to give their life to Christ and some that have made that decision prior come to follow in obedience in baptism. Pastor Grace first shared with everyone the picture of Baptism and how it doesnt save one...it is merely a picture of what has already taken place in their life....then several pastors (American and Zambian) go into the river....yes there are crocs in it....) to baptize....people start walking into the river to be baptized...the coolest part is that when one goes into get baptized...someone usually follows after them and helps them out of the water signifying that they are going to help this person in their walk with Christ...walk the journey with them...it is an incredible experience. Very moving....to see God working in their lives....a cool blessing that day was watching the deaf get baptized....I can't quite put it into words. This is definitely one of those things that you have to see it to know what I mean....here's some pics of that day...
Walking to the Kafulufuta River...
The Deaf getting Baptized...
Pastor Grace Baptizing
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Of course we're still reading!! And I can't wait to hear more. Thanks for sharing your journey- it was incredible to read. So glad you made it home safe, I will see you soon!
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