After weeks of preparations, catching up with ministry partners, annual meeting with our teammates, visiting national pastors and friends, in Maputo, field leader meetings and time with Stephen in Kenya, the time has come.
I(Lynne)arrived on the island Wednesday evening. Rodger and our friend Mike are currently making the drive with all of our personal belongings; a four day drive on some rough roads.
Once they arrive, we will complete the last work on the house and move in!
We anticipate the next few months being all about getting our feet under us and starting Makua language study.
We covet your prayers now more than ever before. Life will be very different for us here than in Maputo. Here are a few differences that we know of:
No local body of believers with which to fellowship for the first time in our lives.
Less availability of goods. The nearest grocery store is two and a half hours away.
Adequate medical care is two and a half hours away. Good medical care is a 2 hour flight away.
Living conditions, especially water, is more of a challenge.
The society as a whole is walking in spiritual darkness.
The words of the Chris Tomlin song keep repeating in my head:
"I know who goes before me
I know who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side
The One who reigns forever
He is a friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side."
We appreciate your prayers and support. We could not do this without you.
Blessings and love,
Rodger and Lynne
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