Hi Mom and Dad and friends, if they find this blog.
I am so excited about being here! I’m waiting for the Zaks to invite me to stay here for the rest of my life … jk. Sort of. We met up with Amanda Myburgh last night, which completely made my day. She will be staying with us for the rest of the trip! We are running a 5k tomorrow and then heading to Mozambique for about 8 days. We CAN take showers, hallelujah! We gave the Zaks all the food and books that we had brought- they loved it! I have had a lot of fun with the Zak family too. Today we made skirts (shatangs) to wear in Mozambique. They do not wear pants there, so we are going to try and match them. Keep praying – I can’t wait to see what God does in Mozambique through our group. We are getting close and really seeing amazing things already. Last night went to a Zimbabwean Refugee camp, and sang and played for them. Can’t wait to tell you about it. I miss you all, and hope you are doing well! Happy Father’s Day, Dad.
Love,
Angela

I love you!

Today we went to a preschool and a school to sing some songs and play some music for them. You’ll never believe this- the Zaks have a nice violin, so I have been playing everywhere we go! So much for practicing a piano J No one has pianos. It was not what I expected, but at least I can play hymns and a little millionaire’s hoedown for fun. The people are so sweet- last night we stayed with Pastor Nicholas and his wife in their village, and they had a service for us last night. We got to share testimonies (I shared about how it was such a trust-building experience to raise money for this trip) and play music/sing. Pastor Nicholas was such a wise and Biblically-founded man. He had been to seminary and taught us so much about the South African culture and different traditions. Ancestor worship is pretty common here, but most people will tell you they believe in Jesus. I love it here- I would love to come back and stay with the Zaks or work with Johanna or something- Johanna is a woman that single-handedly runs a orphanage for babies with Aids and an old folks home as well. What a ministry she has! We still haven’t gotten our suitcases yet. I am living out of my backpack- thank goodness the Zaks are being amazing and letting us do laundry and take showers, etc. They have a beautiful home and are wonderful hosts. I have told them hi for you and from our church J They were excited when they found out I was a Henry. I love you and miss you! Pray for us, that we will stay healthy, get our luggage, and see God continue to do amazing things! I feel like I’ve been blessed more than been a blessing. Hopefully it will go both ways by the time I head home. Much love,

Angela