Going the Distance: June 2018

Dear Friends and Family—

Some of the Melanie Center Kiddos

God is continuing to do amazing things in Mozambique. The children in our orphanages are thriving (lifeformoz.com). Churches are being planted (unofficially about 100). Pastors are being trained, our classrooms are full, and local women are learning a vocation (sewing). Praise God!

In a few weeks (July 19-31), I have the amazing privilege of returning to Mozambique for the third time. I’ll be going one of my pastors, Doug Lee, and we have a whirlwind trip planned.

Some HighLights include:

Visiting both orphanages and spending time with the kiddos (I will be leading games, activities, and lessons)
Experiencing glorious Mozambican church services in our new church at the Melanie Center
Loving on our amazing American family, the Viana’s
Potentially researching the plans for a school at the Melanie Center 2 (the teacher in me is overjoyed by this possibility)
Filming a promotional video to help facilitate how we share what God is doing in Mozambique
Traveling to a far-away location to host a conference with pastors from that area who will work to evangelize and plant churches in this region

Pastor and friend Doug Lee

The cost to get to Mozambique is pretty steep. My flight and entrance visas total roughly $2,550.00. I will be covering my on-the-ground expenses during our 11-day stay.

HELP?!

Would you like to partner with me and be a part of the amazing work God is doing in Mozambique? If so, your donation options are plentiful.

Venmo? You can find me if we're friends!

Cash? Probably only a good idea if you're local.

Check? Yep. You can mail one to me at:

24312 Lucille Ave.

Lomita, CA 90717

Checks can be made out to Life Covenant Church.

PayPal? Yep. Here's a link for you:

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If you use the pay pal link, please message me the amount for my record keeping.

Here's our itinerary:

7/21 – Arrive, shower, eat, SLEEP!

7/22 – Church (John and Maria will already be in Songo)

7/23 – Drive to Chimoio to visit MC2. I'll be in charge of stories, games, prizes and things for the kids

7/24 – Drive to Songo and help set up for conference – 5 hours.

7/25 – Conference Begins

Salvation Message – Doug

Life in Christ - Doug

Q & A Time - All

7/26 – Final Day of Conference

Spiritualism 1- Melanie: Give the scriptural foundation for leaving witchcraft and other traditional practices.

Spiritualism 2- John & Pastor Kangazera: Address difficulties in following Christ and not letting go of the old ways. Share testimonies of pastors who have walked away from being witch doctors.

Altar Call- Doug: Refresher on salvation and a call to follow after Christ, living in imitation of Him.

7/27 – Drive Back to Beira. John and Maria to follow the next day. (9-10 hours)

7/28 – Day of Rest

7/29 – Church in Manga Doug will be preaching

7/30 – Day at MC1 in Beira. I'll be in charge of stories, games, prizes and things for the kids

7/31 – Return Home

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