Today we had the privilege of going into the deep bush to work with African Encounter group! What an amazing experience!

We drove very far, then we walked very far, through the tall tall tall grasses! I was holding my breath the whole way, praying for protection all the way. I have a joke with the guys here that “I did not come to Zambia to die!!” LOL Jared just walked like he has done it his whole life. BUT, I will tell you that it was so worth it!!!

When we first arrived there were about 25 teens who all loved the Lord and were sitting waiting for us. They had their Bibles open ready to learn!!! Words cannot explain the feelings that overwhelmed Jared and me. We studied Psalm 23, then we played some games, then I got to help the girls make lunch….. a bush lunch… will explain later. Then we got to teach them “Mighty to Save”…. It was beautiful… they sang in 4 part harmony What an awesome blessing!

Cyndi spoke to the kids about the importance of saving themselves for marriage. They were very attentive and appreciated all she shared.

The group planted a garden and before we left we walked to see it, we were expecting to see a tiny garden, instead, there was about 3 acres of cabbage and half of tomato plants. They are so very pleased because they are going to use it to minister to the community.

Jared and I both are longing for all of you to be here experiencing this with us. We are excited to return and share so much more…. We love and miss you, Susie and Jared