I know it has been a week since we got back, but it took a little while to get back into the swing of things. I figured an update would be appropriate. I really just wanted to thank everyone for praying for our team, and the trip as a whole. We saw the Lord provide for us in incredible ways, and we were encouraged to know that we had our brothers and sisters praying for us back home. The foundations for the radio tower were poured (all four), the Inductive Bible Study was a great blessing and the pastors and church leaders were all excited about putting this techinique to use. The Lord opened up a huge door to continue ministering in the Leper Colony, and our relationship with Mukinge Hospital continued to grow as we partnered up with them for our clinics in the villages. Our two lost bags were found, and the hospital was able to receive them - they contained a large amount of much needed medicine. We got to debrief at Kafue National Park where we had the pleasure of seeing lions, hippos, crocs, zebra, and even a leopard. It was a great trip, and the Lord is still showing me things that He is desiring to teach me through our experiences over the last three weeks. We will be showing a short video in the next couple of weeks at Calvary highlighting some of what we did.

I'll post some video on our dropshots site soon, but for now, you can check out some pictures that I loaded on www.dropshots.com/ccphillymissions

Blessings,

carlos

Medical Trip Update: Pictures and News

With the main part of the work over, the team traveled south and arrived safely back to Lusaka on monday and will be staying in a hotel. They will then proceed to Kafue National Park and stay there overnight before heading home.

In an answer to prayer, British Air has agreed to fly the two lost bags out to Mukinge hospital (the mission hospital near Kasempa) where they can be put to good use.

Below are pictures from the visit to Kasempa's chief and the medical outreach in his village. The first two are of Chief Kasempa (and a guard) and Bridget Wint in the official courthouse of the Chief, where the medical clinic was held.

The Lord is good !

Hello everybody, it is Friday afternoon here in Kasempa, Zambia, and I am writing from an internet cafe that just opened up yesterday ! It's not anything to write home about, but it will do. Today was our last day of medical clinics, as well as the last day of the "Inductive Bible Study" workshop that Harry has been doing. Over the past week, we have held clinics at the leprosy colony, a rural village, and then the village of the Chief. Everyone has been blessed by the medicine, the prayer, and the gospel going forth. We all have lots of stories to share about each of those things when we get home. Rosa may be broken for good.......we found out that the engine block cracked - please pray that the Lord gives us wisdom on what to do next with that. Thankfully, He provided a brand new VW mini-bus to rent in Rosa's place. It's much faster.

I would ask you guys to pray for the Pastors Conference tomorrow, as well as the day with our orphans on Sunday. I have to go, but just wanted to post a quick blurb to thank you all for your prayers - it has been an incredible week of watching the Lord move both in our hearts and lives, as well as in the hearts of those who we ministered to. Please continue to pray for us, that the Lord would continue His work in us, and that he would allow us to be a blessing to those in Zambia. I look forward to seeing you all soon, and sharing about our awesome God, and what He has done !

blessings,
carlos

Medical Trip Update: Prayer Requests and Photos

Carlos met with the Chief of the Kasempa district, who was excited about the visit, and asked if a medical clinic could be conducted in his village. The team now has that clinic planned for Friday.

Today (they are six hours ahead of us) they visited the leper colony and ministered to about 20 families with 2 doctors. There are many opportunities for future ministry among these people.

The team is asking for prayer that the rain let up. It is currently down pouring, and it is hampering a few of the team's activities. Harry Pressley begins his Inductive Bible Study course today, but only about 25 of the 100 people registered came for the first day of instruction because the rains make travel so difficult. Also the next days clinics will fair better under dryer conditions.

Otherwise, everyone is well and blessed.

The photos posted here are also available at the Lumba Ministries website. Pictured below is the team sorting medications for the upcoming medical clinics.

The ministry bus our fellowship helped purchase has been struggling. Please pray for it to run well!

The doctors and workers at Mukinge hospital received the gifts from our church gladly. Mukinge is a mission station and hospital about 30 minutes away from Lumba by car.

This is the new guest room that has been built on the side of the Calvary Center (which our church financed and helped build in the Summer of 2006).

George Berkin with a child in one of the local villages.

The medical clinics have included eye care.

The team ministered today at a leprosy colony.
This woman walks on her knees because of her leprosy.

Workers prepare the site, and Fred and Harry inspect the newly poured base for the radio station tower. When Lumba's tower is finished, it will broadcast the only FM station in the area, carrying Bible teaching to the people of Kasempa.

Harry Pressley began his Inductive Bible Study course today.

Medical Trip Update: Two Prayer Requests

Carlos is visiting the Chief of the area around Kasempa today, with gifts from our fellowship (Pastor Joe's MP3 teaching set and a player with batteries). The chief is very open to hearing about Jesus and what the Word says about being a believer, please continue to pray for him.

Also, tomorrow the team will do work in a nearby leper colony. Keep praying!

Medical Trip Update: Team in Kasempa

The team has arrived in Kasempa. Everyone is safe and ready to get to prayer and work (after bed tonight). Please keep praying for the arrival of the two bags they haven't yet received.

Zambia Medical Trip Update

The team has arrived safely in the capitol, Lusaka. Please pray for the little bus that transports Ron, Bridget, and our teams (known affectionately as "Rosa")--as of Saturday afternoon it is out of commission again with an unknown problem. But the Lord has provided: the man who sold them the bus is delivering a new bus to them for the trip and taking Rosa to get fixed.

Also, please pray for the arrival of two bags that didn't make it to Lusaka with their flight. The good news is that the bags were located in London, and will arrive later, so someone will have to travel back to Lusaka to get the bags. They both have medicine and supplies for the clinics the team plans to run.

Everything else is good. Keep lifting them up!

The Team........less two

Well, the above pictures were taken yesterday night at Calvary. Pastor Joe praying for our team, and then a picture of our team while packing the luggage. The two that were missing were George Berkin, and Pastor Harry Pressley. Harry will be doing a three day Inductive Bible Study workshop, as well as teaming up with me to teach at the Pastor's Conference that we will host while there. Also, I just wanted to give a quick itinerary for those who are committed to be praying for us throughout the trip.

Thursday night - Friday morning (Nov.1st-2nd) = Flying to London

Friday Night - Saturday morning (Nov. 2nd -3rd)= Flying to Lusaka, Zambia

Saturday morning - Saturday Evening(Nov. 3rd) = Driving to Kitwe (1/2 way point) where we will spend the night at a hotel (Hotel Edinburgh)

Sunday morning - Sunday Evening(Nov. 4th) = Finishing the drive to Kasempa ! Our final destination.

Monday - Tuesday (Nov. 5th - 6th) = we will be helping Ron and Bridget with some odds and ends painting that needs to be finished, as well as helping with other projects that may need some work, and visiting Mukinge Hospital.

Wednesday - Friday (Nov. 7th - 9th) = Our medical clinics in the villages.

Wednesday - Friday = IBS workshop lead by Harry

Saturday (Nov. 10th) = Pastor's Conference (Pray for an outpouring of the Holt Spirit on the teaching of His Word. Pray that many would come, and be blessed by the Lord this day !

Sunday (Nov. 11th) = church / a day with the orphans from Lumba. Bible stories,crafts, food, games...etc

Monday (Nov. 12th) = Drive back to Lusaka

Tuesday and Wednesday(Nov. 13th - 14th) = Staying in Kafue National Park for Safari !

Thursday (Nov. 15th) = Leave to go home

I will be trying to update throughout the trip. Please do pray for our travel (planes, and our long bus ride...yes the bus is running ) , and also pray that all of our bags get there. Other things to pray for are on the right hand side . Most of all, pray that our King will be glorified throughout everything that takes place on this trip, that many would come to Him for salvation, and that He would accomplish a mighty work in our hearts while there - all leading to giving Him more glory and praise for all that He has done.

blessings,

carlos