Our visit to the Western Province of Zambia

This past week we traveled to the Western part of Zambia to visit some of our friends and fellow missionaries. Our first stop was to visit with the Wints. We were not there very long but we enjoyed their fellowship and hospitality. They took us for a tour of their small town called Sesheke. We also got to walk through their market and meet some of their friends. The Wints have just been in Zambia for about 8 months. They are still studying the Silozi language. Pray for them to have ears to hear, a mind to understand, and a mouth that can speak this very difficult language.

This is the view from their back yard of the Zambezi River.

Hannah enjoyed playing with their 3 year old daughter Madylanne.

The Wint Family- Melynda, Madylanne, and Mark.

Our next stop was about 3 hours away from Sesheke off of a pretty bad sandy road. In fact, on our way back home I got car sick! Now we were going to visit our friends the Scotts. The Scotts have been serving here in Zambia for about 7 years. Daniel is now the team leader for the Lozi team. When they arrived in Sioma 7 years ago there was no where for them to live so Daniel built them a house(tent) to live in. It took them about 14 months living in a small tent before their home was ready. It is beautiful! When we walked in both Hannah and I sucked in our breath and said, "Wow!"

They are expecting their first baby in October. Sky and her little bundle of joy!

One day we went to see some beautiful water falls. We first rode in their boat about 20 min. and then got out and walked for about 30 min. through knee high water and across rocks. It was quite an adventure and well worth the trek.

Sioma Falls. It was spectacular!

Daniel

Hannah and Sky

Sky and Daniel

me, Hannah, and Sky walking on the rocks

Hannah

riding on the boat

Daniel and Kevin

We even got to see 2 hippos

This is the view from the boat coming up to their little beach.

Hannah enjoyed playing with their two puppies.

It was hard to take pics. of their house because of all the trees but this is the front view of their house(tent).

Hannah coming up from the beach. Isn't this a beautiful time of day?

Hannah loved spending time down at the beach. Of course, she had to be watchful for crocs. though.

This is a side view of the Scotts house coming up from the beach.

Daniel and Kevin went out Tiger fishing for a few hours and Daniel caught this big one. They cooked it on the grill and then ate it right off the grill tool. Who needs plates?-Men!

Hannah and I enjoyed helping Sky in her kitchen. Here Hannah and her Aunt Sky are making a pie.

where we slept

view of their deck

me and Sky outside on their deck

We had such a good time visiting with both the Wints and the Scotts and seeing where they live and serve God among the Lozi people. This area has been a more difficult area to serve in for these families. Please pray that the Lozi people would be receptive to the gospel. Pray for strength, endurance, and patience among the missionaries in the western province. We are praying that in God's time He will provide the harvest.