Max and Lefani

The children loved having MEN on our team.  It was so great to watch the guys interact with the children.

Preschool Tables

The first job completed was building new tables for the preschool. 

Working on the car

Nothing could stop the men, even the lack of a real garage.  They worked on both the truck and the car.

Lots of Help

There was plenty of help to be had from the kids. They were fascinated with the power tools.

Examining the Cupboards

These cupboards are in the learning center.  They will hold learning materials for the preschool and the medications used for home-based care.

Our Photographers

Even our photographers had extra hands available to help hold up those fantastic lens.  Thank you for the beautiful pictures, Sarah and Brandy.

Reid and Lungah teaching CHE

Community Health Evangelism is a program to encourage grassroots development.  It teaches the community to use local resources to fight poverty as well as teaching disease prevention.

Afternoon Soccer Games

One of the favorite times of the day was the afternoon soccer game. 

Joy

Pastor Byson claps hands as the Azungu team scores.

On the way to church

The rainy season didn't stop us.  These folks are on their way to church.

Umbrella Church

We tried to move into the textile building, but there were too many people.  Instead the umbrella's formed a roof over the heads of the congregation.  First to shield from rain, then from the sun.

Pearson and the Guitar

Pearson is a fantastic guitarist! 

Sleeping in church

Sometimes African church services get long!

Praying

One of the really special things is praying for each other.

Praying

We gathered around those who came forward to pray for headaches, stomach aches, family problems, and to recieve Jesus.

Praying

Laura, Andy and Pastor Mwantisi pray for these women and their children.

Lunch time!

The rainy season makes everything so green.  This picture is taken looking across the soccer field to the orphan kitchen where the children are gathered for lunch.

Faces of the Grace Center

Mayi Nasoni cooks for the children four days a week. 

Faces of the Grace Center

Mayi Delori carries her bundle on top of her head as she arrives for work.  She cooks for the orphan program.

Faces of the Grace Center

Mayi Bokho's smile and laugh have captured our hearts.  She is the treasurer for the orphan program and oversees all the food preparation.

Faces of the Grace Center

Aida lives in Timothy's Home.  It is such a joy to see her smile! 

Faces of the Grace Center

Two of our orphan boys (Davi Kazisonga and one I'm still trying to figure out his name) are watching the soccer game.

Chipoka Kids

During our visit we also got to hang out with the kids from our Chipoka project.  Here the girls are playing with play doh for the first time.

Timothy's Home

The children are growing and SO healthy.  An incredibly amazing part of our trips to Malawi is hanging out with the kids from Timothy's Home.  Their funny and sweet ways win everyone's hearts!

Time to eat!

Pastor Phiri hands out food today in the lunch line!

Blankets!

This lovely smile tells it all!  I LOVE MY BLANKET!!  Thank you to all our blanket party hostesses and to all who made blankets. 

Safari!

Our trip pictures would not be complete without a few prize photos from safari at South Luangwa Game Reserve in Zambia.

Safari!

Safari!

We are tempted to use this monkey to help raise money for COH...he is so adorable!