World Vision Zambia; Sponsorship Shopping



Two comparatively short flights brought us from Kenya via Malawi to Zambia, where we landed at Lusaka International Airport late in the morning. After being met by our delightful and able guide, Alfonsias Haamanjanji, we were whisked straight to the World Vision office for orientation talks led by Operations Manager Fordson Kafweku (below, left). The new ADP manager in Sinazongwe, Fred Mazumba, was also present (second from left).



Christopher meets World Vision staffers.



Following the orientation, it was off to Manda Hill Shopping Mall to purchase staples for the 30 sponsored children we will see in Sinazongwe. We also purchased basics for the AIDS hospice we will visit tomorrow morning. Dividing into teams, every one went after a couple of the necessary items ("I'll get the salt and sugar", "We've got the cooking oil..." and so on).

Mark & Dick strike oil.

Waiting to load the groceries onto the vans

After spending more than $1000 on these items, groceries and shoppers alike headed back to the hotel, thanking God for being almost on schedule, and looking forward to the drive south tomorrow. Along the way we plan to visit Betty Mbewe, Sinazongwe's former ADP manager.

A good night's rest is hoped and prayed for by all, so that we can function at a high level tomorrow.
We thank God for a day of blessings.

Pastor Graig.