Mission Immersion Malawi

For 10 days a group of 19 young people from South Africa, Mozambique and Malawi gathered for training, orientation and practical activities of missions. Joe had the opportunity to join this group and help to lead some of the sessions/activities.

This was an amazing time for these young people to learn, grow and to focus on the ministry that God is calling them to be a part of. For some it is to missions, for some it is pastoring and for others it is to serve in ministry in a local church. God was working and moving in the lives of these young people.

Many in the group were very musically inclined and so they would start singing and praising God all throughout the day. It was great to see God working and moving through these young people who have a great heart for His Mission.

They were able to experience many things of different cultures including language, food, custom and attitude. They did service projects and outreach as well as preaching and ministry to the community. One of the projects was to paint a small church building that a local church had recently purchased. They worked together with the local church to improve the building, but more importantly to build relationships and help them connect with the community around them.

They participated in a short Amazing Race around the city of Lilongwe that involved many challenging tasks and transportation opportunities. Although it was a race they were also encouraged to be intentional with the way they engaged with the local people and represented the Church.  It was difficult for some to not be so focused on the task at hand and to be more aware of those around them and the others on their team.

The group was stretched and through this they bonded very well together. Everyone said that they were amazed of what all they learned and experienced through this event and said that it would have a positive impact on their ministry and walk with God.

Please be in prayer for these young people as they go back to their communities and share what they experienced and how they were changed. Pray for their continued growth and development in their Call from God.

Until next time: when traveling to another country it is not always best to ask what food you are being served before you eat it.  Ignorance is truly bliss sometimes.