to the lake

Mid-August we left the comfort and routine 

of our secluded and peaceful Manitoba acreage.

We spent ten days of training and orientation 

in The Netherlands with two hundred others

from all corners of the world.

Then we moved on to Kabwe, Zambia 

for nine weeks of intensive discipleship training

living in community with many others on the mission’s base.

The beginning of November 

we finally arrived in Ntaja, Malawi

the spot we believe God has called us to serve.  

Our field leaders have had much time away 

which has made for a more difficult than usual 

period of settling in and adaptation.

From December 20 through January 5 

the Malawi base is shut down

so we have come to Lake Malawi 

to relax, rejoice, pray and prepare 

for the year ahead of us.  

We will have private time 

to connect with each other 

and seek closer communion with our Lord 

as we celebrate this Christmas season.

Day one has left us sun kissed, tired and thankful.

His glory surrounds us 

as He stirs the waters and paints the skies.