Alex, Daniel and I just arrived safely in Durban, South Africa where we were greeted and soon thereafter fed by our wonderful hosts (Pastor Jacob and his family). It was the smoothest and quickest flight we've ever had. (I guess it pays to start your day at 4:30 in the morning). We are all pretty wiped out but very content and looking forward to a shower and a good night's rest.
Just one interesting story to share from the flight. When we arrived in Johannesburg and were prepared to deboard the plan, the man sitting directly in front of me turned around and started asking me about our mission in Africa. He some how had ascertained that I was a pastor and/or missionary of some sort (I still have no idea since I did not speak to him at all during the flight...nor did I say a whole lot about the matter to anyone). In any case, he is a native of Durban and a member of an evangelical church. He then said, "you need to meet Carl over there (pointing across the aisle). He is going to be a missionary to Mozambique." I then talked briefly with Carl and learned that he and his family have just been assigned to Maputo for 2 years with Samaritan's Purse to do development work. He seemed interested in the work in Djabula, so I gave him my card. Hopefully, we'll be able to connect and maybe even partner in this work down the road.
Please keep this in prayer and also for me and Alex as we'll be preaching at the Sunday morning services (at two different churches). And for Dan also as he begins to plan out the children's ministry with Pastor Mike this week.