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Scott's Africa Trip...

[received via email this morning from Scott Truex, CCDA Indy]



Greetings from Maputo, Mozambique!

Wow! What a great part of the world! We started in East London visiting the work of churches in shanty towns and more rural area. Seeing what the "churches" are doing to combat this pandemic has been one of my greatest surprises! I thought we (US) had developed the idea of Christian Community Development but the Africans (once again) are way ahead of us when it comes to serving others. I am so excited to tell the stories of these people and their communities so that the American church can learn and partner in their efforts. (We should offer it as credit at every university and pay the African to teach us how to serve others despite unbelievable odds.)

Of course a trip like this reveals how little I know about Africa, tribalism, apartheid, colonialism and some much more. But I have even more African friends who will be teaching me.

I visited Malawi and Mozambique after are initial SA - visits which provided many more examples to share. We are driving back to South Africa from Maputo this morning ending up in Jo-burg Sunday night and departing for Atlanta Monday night.

I look forward to some time to talk with each you about Africa and your insights on some of our plans.

Your prayers have paved the way before us as we have had one blessing after another! Every time I thought the next meeting was not necessary I was reminded that the trip was committed to the Lord's schedule and that seven hours bouncing around in a van was worth the time meeting a new pastor and learning how they serve others. I certainly don't know hardship!

I would ask your continued prayers for our return as we have "good news" to share and unbelievable opportunities to bless the work of the Lord. One of my devotions was I Corinthians 2 - seeking the wisdom of the Spirit - not the wisdom of the world. The world humanitarians are baffled as to how to proceed but the Body of Christ is coming to life and will be a force like no other! Some one here said the American church is a sleeping giant that if awoken to "true" service the world would be a very different place. To those who are given much - much is expected!

Blessings from Africa! I am in your debt for your intercessions for us! I praise God for your kindness and support!

Scott

posted by IndyChristian @ 7:13 AM