7-23-10

7-23-10

Today was Litsemba. It was so amazing. We started off earlier than usual and headed to the Swaziland National Stadium. The kids started pouring into the stadium starting at around 8 AM. We had expected 15,000 kids but ended up only with around 4-5,000. Which is still a huge victory. I guess the transportation provided by the government didn’t exactly work out as planned which was a bummer but oh well. Each kid got a blanket, beanie, juice, and a Bible. It was so cool to see the excitement on their faces as they received their goodies.

The King blessed us with his presence at the event. My favorite part came from the King himself. He gave a speech, but this wasn’t just a normal speech. He preached the gospel to these kids. He spoke of forgiveness, preparing their hearts for the Lord, and coming into His presence, as well as how the Bible has changed his personal life. I was so fired up because the King of the country was stoked about Christ. The King gave an alter call for the kids and so many of those kids stood up. It brought tears of joy to my eyes. So amazing!

Also a man named Stephen Lungo spoke about his life and growing up as an orphan and how the Lord changed his life. I was stoked about this man. He was so passionate and fired up to speak to these children. As we rode down the elevator he got on and rode down with us. We got to talk to him for like a minute. He is so nice and had a huge smile. It was an honor.

Another cool thing that happened today was that we met up with a girl that we know from Encinitas named Lauren Dowler. She was randomly in Swaziland at the same time we were. It was cool to talk with her and she even gave us letters to take back home. She has had no way to contact her friends and family for a while and wanted to let them know she is doing fine. It was cool. Of all places to randomly meet.

We are so bummed that today was our final day here in Africa. We don’t want to go home yet. But it is time to go home and share our experiences. Even though Kyle and myself will be going to Hume Lake the day we land. So stoked to meet up with the group and tell them our stories. God has done some amazingly wonderful things out here. He has a huge heart for these people and amazing plans. Thank you to all who have prayed and supported our group. We are so thankful. Please be praying for safe travels for us. Thanks!!!! See you all real soon!