In 2008, The Vineyard Church here in Kenner entered into a long-term partnership with Vineyard Boise and Vineyard Church of Columbus in an effort to come along side local Vineyard Churches in Zambia, Africa to see long term transformation and to see the Kingdom of God fully present within the life of this country. Whether its building deep water wells and biosand filters with Seeds of Hope International, training lay leaders at the local churches, or simply praying for the sick and the marginalized, we long to see the Kingdom of God break in and renew this little part of the world. This blog is a place where you can join us as we seek to accomplish this mission.

Monday, May 9, 2011

RENEWZambia 2011

Hello family and friends! Welcome to the journey of the Zambia,
Africa team 2011!

First, I’d like to start with a role call:

Sandra Files
Robb Kilpp
Janet Klipp
Shawn Rich
Molly Gallagher
Scott Muller
Rich Cabiro
Jon Cabiro
Michelle McClain

Our team has now completed 8 weeks of training. In training we have
learned much about short term mission trips from reading and
discussing, “Serving with Eyes Wide Open.” We also have had a sweet
time of worship and prayer. I (Michelle) feel that the team has bonded
well over these past few months in preparation.

We have many plans for the 2 week stay in Zambia – from conferences
and teachings to working with Seeds of Hope
(http://www.sohip.org/water.html). But perhaps one of the biggest
things we have learned in our training is to be flexible. We
understand that our plans may not necessarily be God’s plans. Our
prayer is that we remain open to what God wants us to do, regardless
of what may be on the itinerary. Please join us in prayer, as this may
be a struggle to remain flexible and open. We pray for clarity for our
leaders as they may have to make decisions concerning this matter.

This week as our team is counting down the days and hours until
departure, we are beginning to feel the nervousness, yet excitement of
what God will accomplish in the next two weeks. We depart on Friday,
May 13 from New Orleans at approximately 12:30 pm and will arrive in
Zambia Sunday, May 15 at approximately 2:05 pm. As you can see, we
have long travels ahead of us! Please pray for protection as we travel
in air and on land, and that we have smooth transitions with customs
and check points along the way. Also, please be in prayer of all the
family, spouses, children, and friends that we are leaving behind for
the next 2 weeks. We ask for comfort and peace on both ends.

We would like to thank you all who have supported us through finances
and/ or prayer.

Welcome to our journey, and thanks for being a part of it!

‘til we have internet access again,
Lesa Akupale! (God bless you)

Zambia Team ‘11
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