And More Visitors

Steve and Joan Mann (center) have been involved in Zambia missions since the 80s. I consider them our kindred spirits as they share our passion for the work and have willingly opened their lives and their resources to us. They spend part of every year in Zambia, most recently coming in February and staying through early April. This year they hosted several other friends who came to work and minister with them. Lynn Anderson (see previous blog entry) is Steve’s cousin, and the Manns were instrumental in getting Lynn and Carolyn to come to Namwianga. Sam and Paulette Hawkins (shown at left) from Regina, Canada, made their first trip to Africa in March and jumped right in to all the work. They were willing to try any new experience and were great sports about it all. Bob and Kathy (right) were returning to Namwianga for a second time and proved once again that their many talents can make a difference. Bob is a fix-it person and was constantly busy with repair jobs. He also borrowed some heavy equipment and worked on the roads, endearing himself to us in a big way! Kathy made curtains, cooked, and did anything else that needed done, showcasing her servant heart.

Albert and MaryAnn French (not pictured), also from Cananda, spent six weeks in Zambia. They took over the Seven Fountains orphanage so that Rod and Sue Calder could enjoy a three-month furlough in the US.