I’ve been in Zambia for three weeks, and I have yet to tell you all about what I’m doing this month. Sorry about that. This month my team and I are partnering with Youth with a Mission (YWAM) in Livingstone. This is possibly the most “stereotypical world race” month I’ve experienced so far.
Every day I find myself laughing because I never know what is happening. I’m not joking. Okay, maybe I am a little…
For the most part, we are doing door-to-door evangelism this month. That doesn’t sound to stereotypical, but just wait. It gets better. We are in Africa, the “missionary dream”. We wear long skirts and chacos. Sometimes, our ride picks us up on time, but usually not. When we have Wi-Fi, it’s unpredictable.
But, enough of that.
Door-to-door evangelism is incredible and difficult. Almost every day we meet up with a local church. The first two weeks we were with an Assembly of God church, and the week we are with a Kingdom in Missions church (KIM).
Sometimes we go out after breakfast and return before lunch, other days we leave after lunch and return before dinner. Either way, we usually have2-3 hours of walking around the village with a member of the church.Sometimes we speak with six or seven individuals or families, other times we spend the hours talking to one or two groups.
Because Zambia is a Christian nation, most people identify with being a believer, but it is surprising how many don’t have the foundational knowledge of what it means to be one. Witch doctors are common, and although no one on my team has come across it, demonic possession isn’t unusual.
As an introvert, this month is hard. Constantly, I have to speak and interact with people. Zambia is a welcoming country, and I am incredibly thankful I can experience it. Constantly God shows up. We’ve prayed a seen healing; we’ve met new brothers and sisters in Christ. We’ve encouraged and loved the people of local villages.
The church we work with often asks my team to speak at church or teach children’s Sunday school, sometimes not five minutes before service starts. Sometimes we lead youth events, perform skits, and share testimonies. It all depends on the day and the people we’re serving.
We have one week left in Zambia, and I don’t know what it holds, but I’m excited to find out!
