It’s Sunday in Zambia, so after eating an incredible pan of cinnamon rolls that Corie Thuma made us for breakfast, we were off to church. After a ten minute walk down a dirt path, we arrived at the historic Macha Brethren in Christ Church. Founded by two female BIC missionaries in 1906, it’s the first church in the area. It now serves a large congregation of about 400 and has planted many other churches throughout the region. It was such a blessing to experience the global church and worship with our family on the other side of the world. When we signed the church guest book, we saw countless signatures from Messiah College friends who have visited Macha BIC throughout the years.
In the afternoon, we attended a village soccer game. The Push the Rock staff plays in a local league, and Danny got to guest play for the team. We hung out with all the fans and played with the kids on the sidelines. Chad and a few kids spent the whole game watching from up in a tree. Everyone had a great time and Push the Rock won 2-0.
In the evening, we built a little camp fire outside the Thuma’s house and sat around it eating the S’mores we brought with us to share. We talked about our highlights of the day (aka our rose) as their cat “boots” would periodically rub up against somebody’s leg and scare them half to death. We spent time praying together around the fire under the African stars. It was a good day.
Danny and Lisa Thompson
AROMA Missions: Zambia 