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Our Last Supper in Chemba of Gokwe – Day 18
Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 The chickens got up at their usual time, but for some reason it seemed that the turkeys slept in. Since many if the brethren who had come from far away headed home the night before, the morning was quiet. I sat up in bed and carried on with the writing I…
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Baptismal Oasis Across the Wilderness – Day 17
Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 I had woken up to some of the sounds outside, although our little cabin does well to keep much of the noise out. I tried to get some more sleep but the silent alarm on my watch insisted that I be awake. I prayed about the events of the day knowing…
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Across the Gullies to Chemba – Day 16
Monday, April 25th, 2022 I woke up early in the morning in Eiffel Flats. Everyone else was still sleeping. I wanted to call home before Lena went to sleep and before we left for Chemba. Chemba is in the area of Gokwe but far from Gokwe Town. Mr. Paul Pombi knows the area well. He…
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Gardens and Mines in Eiffel Flats – Day 15
Sunday, April 24th, 2022 Morning came early since we had to be prepared to leave right away. Mike and Mabasa were also up early finishing a tuneup on the pickup for our trip. They weren’t sure what time they might be finished so Matt and I were packed and ready. The coffee came and went…
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Sabbath Adventures in Mabelreign – Day 14
Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 Sometimes on a Sabbath morning I manage to have a second cup of coffee. Most of the time I’m going over my sermon notes, getting everything gathered up, loading the car, getting things set for the dog, remembering to put on shoes and a jacket, and then Lena and I head…
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Feasting in Harare – Day 13
Friday, April 22nd, 2022 Today was a Holy Day, the Seventh Day of Unleavened Bread. I got up early to continue my preparations for the coming day. I had picked out a list of sermons from the ones I have already given over the past few years. It’s unlikely that many, if any of the…
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Coffee in Johannesburg – Day 12
Thursday, April 21st, 2022 After finally being settled the night before, I don’t think any of us in the house really wanted to get up so early. I knew Gracious was going to be at the compound sometime around 6am to get us to the Blantyre airport sometime around 7am. I usually assume I should…
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Mountains of Adventure in Blantyre and Mulanje – Day 11
Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 The day began as many days have recently. A cup of coffee on the veranda, writing, preparing for the day. Gracious arrived in the morning so we could travel together to visit Mr. Ken Maere, a deacon in the Blantyre congregation who lives in Mulanje. After discussing some pastoral matters we…
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Going Slowly Around Blantyre – Day 10
Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 Sitting on the edge of the veranda just after the sun is up you can see the tops of hills and mountains on the other side of the city. Blantyre and its neighborhoods are filled with hills which can make the a difficult drive on unpaved roads. But it also makes…