Arrival in Zimbabwe

Our entire team made it safely to Harare, Zimbabwe yesterday after we all traveled via planes, buses, cars and across oceans and continents.  We were warmly welcomed by the local United Methodist host team and then spent time getting oriented to our mission and getting to know one another.  Our eight member team was divided into 4 host families and we all enjoyed a lovely meal at our host homes.  Thankfully they understood our need to rest and recover from the two days of traveling and allowed us an early night to rest up for our big week ahead.

Today we attended church with our host families and were warmly welcomed by their congregations.  We heard beautiful, soulful music by their church choirs followed by a thought provoking sermon.  Then it was time to hit the road again and travel by van to Mutare where we will be the next day and a half.  So far we have had a great time getting to know each other and learn about the culture of Zimbabwe.  The weather is perfect!  Nice and warm with evening showers and a cool breeze for sleeping.  Every thing is very green and we definitely don't miss the snow (at least not those of us from the midwest)!

Lunch at "Half-Way House" midway between Harare and Mutare

We look forward to meeting the women and children in Mutare tomorrow and can't wait to share everything we experience with all of you back home.