We managed to find a gap in our busy schedule to take an exploration trip to Mongu and the Barotseland floodplains. This is our first vision trip to the Western Province of Zambia since joining SIM. Our objective on this trip was to explore this area to confirm whether or not this is where we […]
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We have successfully managed to pass through the SIM membership application process. We are now ‘appointee members’ whilst we wait to pass through the SIM orientation process known as SIM-Start. After this 7-day online (zoom meetings) orientation course we will have a good idea of who SIM is and how they operate. Our SIM-Start started
We have applied for full membership to serve as SIM missionaries and our SIM application is progressing well. The SIM application progress has been intense and vigorous with multiple documents, questionnaires, and checks. Their membership application process is the most thorough that we have ever encountered! We have had to complete doctrinal questionnaires, get health
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Prior to our departure to Chavuma, we were invited to dinner by dear friends of ours (Andy & Yvonne). Our conversations that evening left us marvelling. What a small world we live in or rather what a big God we serve! We shared with them about our plans to go to Chavuma and what we
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Today we got the good news of our Visa approval but prior to this when things were still swaying in the balance, I was faced with a personal and spiritual challenge. Looking back knowing the Visa is approved, it seems so simple now but I am going to share with you anyway. Last week in
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Good news! We just heard last night that my work permit has been approved. Yay! 🤩 Renée’s spousal visa is attached to my work permit, so as I understand things, we both have visas to live in Zambia and serve the Luvale people of Chavuma for the next two years. We can now get going
The export process can only begin once I get a work permit. The whole process is on hold until we get approval from Zambian Immigration. We hope to hear good news in this week. I have been in communication with 3 different clearing agents in Zambia to determine what is required to get the vehicle
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We’ve had a slight setback with regard to our visa application. I heard back from the Zambian Immigration department and unfortunately they reverted my application back to me because they require a “Business Endorsement Stamp” from my ’employer’ (Waymakers) in Zambia. Since Waymakers Zambia has only recently registered in Zambia, they were not able to
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Yesterday as we got their things together and prepared them to meet their new family I felt sick to my stomach. Were we doing the right thing? These are our fur-babies, our girls. Will they feel like we abandoned them? Will they understand? Coming home after settling them in was really hard as we started
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What an exciting, sad, and touching day it was. The wind was blowing, clouds in the sky threatening to cast rain upon our celebrations, and the sun peaking through the clouds every now and again. The weather seemed to echo the turmoil in our hearts. Today was a sad day for us and yet it
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On Sunday 28 November at my ordination service held at Tokai Community Church I was made a deacon in our denomination (REACH-SA). It was an inspiring and beautiful service. I was super encouraged by the missionary theme that the whole service had – all the songs, the sermon, and even the ordination itself inspired me
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Our Off-Road Fridge has Arrived! 😃 Thank you for everyone who contributed Discovery Miles to enable us to purchase this fridge at an incredible 55% discount! God has really used your generosity to prove to us His faithfulness to provide for our every need. Thank you very much indeed! God has proven his faithfulness to
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We are one step closer to Zambia! Michael has finally submitted and paid for his work visa application for Zambia. He had to wait for police clearance first (a 3-month wait!). So now, having completed this step, we just have to wait some more. When are we leaving exactly you ask? We are hoping to
I was raised in a home where “living by faith” was the norm. You might be wondering what I mean when I use the phrase “living by faith” but among those living in our community this was understood to mean that we did not earn a salary or get paid for doing our job. My
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Preparation Phase In preparation for our call to Missions in Chavuma, Zambia, we have started reading the book by Thomas Hale, “On Being A Missionary”. If you are thinking of going into missions or if you are supporting someone in missions, this is an excellent book to read! I would like to share my journey
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