Is it “Looking back to Lesotho”…OR…“Anticipating what’s ahead for Africa” ???
We sit here on the opening day of Sharathon and I’m given the chance to reflect on last month’s trip to distribute radios in the remote villages of Lesotho. I became very aware that every radio that I was fortunate enough to put into the hands of an impoverished grandmother or a weathered farmer signified so much. Not only did it represent God’s love and the opportunity to hear the Gospel, but also your faithful prayer and financial support of WBFJ. Your gift to keep Christian radio strong in the Triad was multiplied, packaged and sent halfway around the world to people who may never know your name and have likely already forgotten my face. The experience remains humbling even 8 weeks later – having the privilege to represent you in God’s ministry…but then again, I guess that’s what happens every day. WOW – that’s even more humbling!
As exciting as it was to share those radios with hundreds of villagers who cherished their arrival and will hopefully find God’s grace as result, I am just as thrilled at the hundreds more who are anxiously waiting today. And today…we can make a difference for them too. As we pass $200,000 on the way to our Sharathon goal, for every thousand dollars in Faith Promise, the WBFJ family will donate a solar-powered, pre-tuned digital radio to the hungry men, women and children of Lesotho. We know of 400 more village residents currently praying for the Lord’s provision. We hope God uses the WBFJ family to answer those petitions.
As was customary for our distributions, I will clap twice and bow my head with open palms anxiously awaiting God’s gift. And then I will slowly raise my head and with a glance of gratitude look into the eyes of the Giver of all good things. He is the provider of every breath we take, every dollar given to this ministry and every life that is touched.
Thank you!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
UPDATE FROM MASERU
As a postscript to our visit, the remainder of the radios were distributed at a village on Tuesday afternoon (March 10th)...the recipients reportedly broke out in songs of joy and celebration.
Harvest FM is now broadcasting from the better positioned tower on the mountain that overlooks Maseru. This is possible despite the fact that the installation is not totally complete. Once this happens, the station's signal will be much improved. Please pray that the necessary additions will be made soon in order to achieve full signal strength.
It's exciting to see the continuation of the things that began during our stay last week.
MORE PICS FROM LESOTHO
Lunch from a street vendor.
Sound-proofing the Production Room with foam packing materials found in the shipment of radios.
CrossRoad Radio: Lesotho Style
The Morning Shows of WBFJ and Harvest FM...
Friday, March 6, 2009
FINAL BLOG FROM LESOTHO!Steve (HCJB), Mary (Harvest FM), Darren (WBFJ) and Wally (WBFJ)
on Saturday morning prior to departure from Maseru in the front office of Harvest FM.
Praise God for a great week!
Thank You for praying...
Leia Mais…
Friday in Maseru was a great ending to a wonderful week. During the morning, we spent some free time exploring the city on foot again. For lunch, we joined the Harvest FM staff for an African Pizza Party…not too bad!
After lunch, we visited the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in downtown Maseru. Passing out radios in the wards provided one of the most challenging experiences of the week. Conditions that lacked much of what we have come to expect in Western healthcare, patients of every age and varying grades of illness gave us the opportunity to offer some hope and light in the most dire of circumstances.
Following that visit, we loaded up for our final village distribution (Mahuu Rothe Maseru) about an hour south of Maseru and miles off of any main road. We reached the village shortly before dusk and given the fact that there was no power in the vicinity, we moved quickly to the task of love that led us there. Once again, the people were most grateful for the gifts received. I’m not sure if it was because of the indescribable sunset, the primitive culture, the reception of the village or the fact that it was the final stop of the week, this visit had a special quaintness that reminded our team of the depths of God’s love reaching every man and woman…
Tomorrow (Saturday), we begin the long trek home. Our time in Lesotho has ended, but the Journey has only begun. Thanks for your prayers, your time, your support…and…there’s more to come – check back!
After lunch, we visited the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in downtown Maseru. Passing out radios in the wards provided one of the most challenging experiences of the week. Conditions that lacked much of what we have come to expect in Western healthcare, patients of every age and varying grades of illness gave us the opportunity to offer some hope and light in the most dire of circumstances.
Following that visit, we loaded up for our final village distribution (Mahuu Rothe Maseru) about an hour south of Maseru and miles off of any main road. We reached the village shortly before dusk and given the fact that there was no power in the vicinity, we moved quickly to the task of love that led us there. Once again, the people were most grateful for the gifts received. I’m not sure if it was because of the indescribable sunset, the primitive culture, the reception of the village or the fact that it was the final stop of the week, this visit had a special quaintness that reminded our team of the depths of God’s love reaching every man and woman…
Tomorrow (Saturday), we begin the long trek home. Our time in Lesotho has ended, but the Journey has only begun. Thanks for your prayers, your time, your support…and…there’s more to come – check back!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
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