As the Convener turned the program over to the Tiwasonge Directory, Lucy, for a reflection on scripture, she turned to Matthew 25:35 – 36. “I like to read these verses when visitors come, “ she said and read, ‘for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Lucy Kandioni
Posted in Uncategorized on July 31, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Old and Aged
Posted in MUMC, Mission, Pictures on July 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Our last visit with Rev. Quissico was to a community of old and aged men and women who gather for weekly worship at Pastor Henry Kaipa’s home. Unlike the stigma of the world “old” in the US, they claim the identity “old and aged”; they are proud to have lived long enough to be called [...]
More than clean, BEAUTIFUL
Posted in Family, Mission on July 29, 2009 | 8 Comments »
This evening as I scrubbed the dirt from the day’s journey from my feet, I had a new appreciation for my rediscovered gleaming nails and clean cuticles. I began to see with new eyes the hospitality of footwashing in ancient culture. Footwashing is not just thoughtful and not simply hygienic; it’s an enormous relief and [...]
Visit from Rev. Morrais Quissico
Posted in MUMC, Mission on July 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It has been a busy and overwhelming week – and it’s only Wednesday! Morrais Quissico, Executive Secretary at the General Board of Global Ministries, arrived Sunday for his annual visit. His portfolio includes the entire continent of Africa, but Malawi holds a special place in his heart because he attended Chancellor College in Zomba and [...]
My Heart is Light (July 23)
Posted in Uncategorized on July 24, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Yesterday was a beautiful day – outdoors and with my family! I was able to work four hours in the morning, submitting an outline to my editors for my next project. In the afternoon Claire and I played cards on the porch in the sunshine. We all took a look at the chicken coup, planning [...]
