Miscellaneous Missionary

And it is not over. As I reflect on the last several months, I see a lot of ups and downs. I have eaten a lot of raw sugar cane (local version of the popsicle). I have visited many places. First, I had to prepare for the first ever official evaluations in Portuguese by the team here in Mozambique. I have the distinct honor of being the first to be evaluated at the target level on the field. While I did feel proud of this for a while, I soon found that I still learn loads every day. This was especially true as I did translation of field documents into Portuguese. Soon after, I was asked to consider an existing work that was short on people. I had always wanted to move into an area as a part of the original team, but this seems to be a window of opportunity and an exciting ministry opportunity. Over the next several weeks, I found myself packing and unpacking and repacking in anticipation of a move that did not seem to happen. Later, I was able to spend significant time in the administrative post of Derre with the team there and several consultants discussing needs and expectations. When I left there, I still had no place to call home, but a much clearer picture of what needs to be done. This last week has been a bit frustrating dealing with internet problems and trying to feel out what needs to be done back here in the city. Finally, I do have an agreement on living space and some plans set for a move sometime next week. At least for starters, this will be a very remote setting. I may not be able to attempt communication until August. I will probably be spending my days getting as much vocabulary as I can and getting my feet under me in a culture and language study program.

Please pray for the Lolo people, that God would be preparing their hearts to hear His Word.
Please pray for Matt Zook, since he is developing Bible lessons and preparing for evangelism.
Please pray for my strength and health, physically and spiritually.
Please pray for continued peace and stability in Mozambique.