Images

Various images including the Konde Diocese assembly, Manow School, Manow congregation and the Ruaha National Park.

There and Back

It sounded like a good idea. But putting into practice the concept of regular posts during this trip just was not going to work. I learned that right away. So I'll be thinking about an alternative way to blog during the trip next year.

In the meantime what will follow are some of the images of our experiences in the Konde Diocese. As you might expect, there is more to share than what can be put onto a posting.

The experience enriched my faith, provided new insights into the culture, and offered the discovery that we have a great deal in common with each other. Each of those items can be elaborated upon as I put together a presentation which can be shared in the future.

For now, here are some images of the trip.

Preparing, Packing and Praying

What else would one be doing two days before
a long international adventure?

I must admit to a combination of emotions going through me right now. But most of all there is a great deal of excitement that I will finally be able to see first hand, what many people have described to me. So in the midst of "making my list and checking it twice" to make sure I have packed what I will need, I am thinking about what I may see and hear and experience while in the Konde Diocese.

So, as availability permits, I will add updates to the blog.

"Draw your church together, O God, into one great company of disciples, together following our teacher Jesus Christ into every walk of life, together serving in Christ's mission to the world, and together witnessing to your love wherever you will send us; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." (ELW page 75)