Saturday updates

Lisa was able to phone home today after a long day of volunteering and helping people build or repair roofs on their homes. Families in Malawi were very gracious for the help the team offered, giving gifts  including a live chicken as a sign of their gratitude. The team graciously accepted the chicken and other gifts of homemade food, and later donated the chicken to the Ministry of Hope.

In addition, the team also had a truly joyous moment when for the first time, the Feeding Center that was having electric brought to it thanks to the new solar panel installation had lights turn and light the room. The children applauded the light, knowing they can now continue their studies even after dark thanks to the gift of light. Lisa said the moment the lights went on and those there had such an emotional reaction to the first light it was truly life changing for everyone.

Finally after three days at the feeding center, the number of kids being fed has literally multiplied. The first day had between 200 and 300, the second day almost twice that, and the third day, twice again. it's remarkable what an impact visitors coming and showing love can have on people.