Off on our Travels: First stop, Zimbabwe

First of all, our apologies for not posting for so long. I've been composing posts in my head, and some on the computer, so we'll try to catch up with June, July & Aug when we can. But for now... onward.

We are off on our Amazing trip around the world.

First stop: Zimbabwe.

We took the bus from Lusaka to Harare Thursday and arrived at 2am! It was quite an experience--the bus was crammed--they even sold tickets to the aisles. You can see our djembe drum on top with the luggage (a pink/yellow circle). We were in high spirits, though, and enjoyed meeting the many Zimbabwean traders who buy clothes and stuff in Zambia and transport them for sale in Zim. Derek Forbes, PCUSA Mission Co-worker in Harare, graciously picked us up at the late hour and hosted us that night.

The next day we met up with CCAP Synod of Harare Executive members, Rev. Libias Boloma (General Secretary) & his wife Grace, and Rev. Pattison Chirongo, Moderator. We traveled with them to Chegutu CCAP--about 1.5 hrs away. We taught Friday and Saturday--for their Evangelism Seminar. Ryan preached for them on Sunday, and we handed out certificates to some VERY enthusiastic participants.

We have spent today (Mon) resting and hanging out with Derek around Harare. We will depart this evening on an overnight Greyhound bus, which will arrive in Joburg around noon tomorrow (Tues).

our bus. we got the last 2 seats! all the luxury buses were sold out!

the bus was very full!

Molly teaching in Chegutu CCAP, Zimbabwe

Molly leads some stretching between lessons

Ryan & Molly hand out certificates on Sunday with Rev. Chirongo (l) and Rev. Boloma (r)

Receiving chitenge as gifts from the participants

the 50+ participants--the largest group we've taught this year!

Ryan with Derek Forbes

City Presbyterian Church in Harare--the UPCSA Presbytery offices are next door (the brick bldg on left) where Derek has an office. This is the only truly inter-racial UPCSA congregation in Zimbabwe.