WEDNESDAY 7/30:
The team met with Kennedy Chabwera & Violet from CCAP (Central Church of Africa Presbyterian) Nkhoma Youth Ministries. They have been working with the youth (defined as ages 3 to
35 years old) in the education of sexual relations and AIDS. One of the
issues that has been affecting the community is the pregnancy of young women
who then drop out of school. Unfortunately AIDS has seen a recent
increase in spreading in the ages of approximately 14 to 21 years of age.
After the great meeting with Kennedy & Violet, the
team hiked Mt. Nkhoma lead by a local dog and 5 children from a local village.
The views and scenery were inspiring and provided a great perspective of
the villages located in the valley below. The meeting with the 5 local
children had Gods hands all over it. We missed our turn on the path
towards the mountain and happen to run into these 5 children. With the
help of Peter our driver who interpreted to them, the children excitedly showed
us the way.....of course bare footed. Once we reached the guesthouse
(about 1/2 way up), we stopped & had lunch. We just happen to have
enough food and water to share lunch with the children who sat with us.
After lunch Pat & Jan journeyed back down the
mountain to take a tour of Nkhoma hospital (270 beds!). They met with Sam
Kabota (head of pediatric ward) & medical director Dr. Terhaar. They
were able to visit the labor & delivery room as well as the quarters where
they nursed the premature babies. They were informed that there has been
an increase in diabetes and hypertension due to poor diet.
Overall very exciting advancements are happening
and showing great success in the region. It is all happening NOW!
Momentum is growing and moving in a wonderful direction. Praise
God!
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