Hi everyone!! I've got a few precious moments to share about my amazing time in Africa. Internet here is a RARE commodity and I'm visiting a missionary couple's home for a break in between teaching classes here.
So the 50 hours travel time was intense but that includes some really nice time in Dubai :) I miss everyone back at home and my OHANA from YWAM Kona. I pray everyone is having a great outreach and wonderful times at home in NY.
Since the moment we've arrived in Mozambique, there has never been a dull moment!!! Running out of water almost everyday in our 3 bedroom home for 16 people means showers, flushing toilets, and washing dishes is playing Russian roulette, hahaha! On days we wash our clothes is even worse!!! Some tough decisions have to be made lol. But I am SO HAPPY!!!!
God is doing so much here and I love Africa! We are constantly stared at and the people are very curious but we use that to God's advantage because we get to love on them! Our first assignment has been to help this missionary couple here in the bush. They have a one room school house for 35 children and another large outdoor building for church and music lessons they give. Everything they do is part of their ministry. We have a 25 minute walk to their property everyday from our base.
I am the official teacher for these children using my English, Spanish, and Portuguese! It's so fun, I LOVE them all and it's been amazing just having the opportunity to hug and teach and love these little ones. Actually, one of the "mommas" from the community joined the class as well. Many don't know how to read or write and if they do, it's not proper.
Poverty is a huge blanket on this country even though we are in it's capital.
We have gone into the city and ministered having some make decisions to make Jesus, Lord of their lives. We are here to serve the YWAM team and missionaries here who are really working hard and have brought devotion to a whole other level for me.
Thank you to everyone who supported me in getting here! I pray for each one of you and thank God ALL THE TIME for you all!
I must go, it's time for our second session: while I teach, the boys are building a bathroom(septic tank and all) outdoor sink area, the girls are painting the church, all while we play with the hundreds of kids that come out from the neighborhood.
With love,
Nickie!!!
