A few days ago I had the privilege to go with the Hopkins to a nearby village. Mike teamed up with some local pastors to do an outreach with the Jesus Film and some preaching. As I sat there with people I did not know, watching the Jesus Film in a language I did not understand, I couldn't help but think of my two weeks in Angola three years ago. I thought of the team I went with and all the good memories. I thought of the people who couldn't help but to touch our hair. I thought of the starry night sky we sat under. I thought about our hosts and the friendships formed. But mostly I thought about the 1600 people who came to Christ during our time there. I thought about the people we met and the lives God changed.
Now when I watch the film, I will think about Sierra Leone as well. I will think about sitting next to Moni and Adi. I will think about how they were fascinated with my hair and skin. I will remember their laughter and their smiles. I will think about the villages God wants to transform here in Sierra Leone.
It was so good to be reminded of what God has let me be a part of in Africa before this trip and what he is allowing me to experience and take part in this summer. I am very blessed and thankful to be able to be here and to have the life I do.
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