What did you do last summer?

“What did you do last summer?” Nine students from Fox Valley Lutheran High School, Appleton, Wisconsin and three chaperones traveled to Zambia to see mission work in the Lutheran Church of Central Africa. The trip was intended to show a real partnership between our mission workers in Africa, and Americans who support those workers.

A little over a year ago, the Fox Valley schools pooled their mission offerings to support two Christian schools in Lusaka, Zambia. This trip gave our students the chance to see not only see how those offerings were used but also the people who teach the students and bring Jesus’ good news of forgiveness to them. The FVL students spent four days at two schools:   Kaunda Square School and Kuunika Matero School.

The first day spent at each school was a chance to get acquainted with the students and teachers, to interact with the students, and to see similarities and differences between African schools and American schools. On the final day at each school, the FVL students acted out and taught the Bible account of Jesus calling Peter and providing a great catch of fish. The American students then led their African counterparts in singing and helped them make bracelets that reminded them of Jesus’ love and power. They also made a large poster of the young students’ painted hand prints, which will remain on display at the school. The week concluded with reading books to the youngest students and joining in more singing and games of soccer during recess.

The cross-cultural interaction with the Zambian school students was eye-opening. This trip provided the perfect opportunity for young Christians — from two different continents — to get a taste of a different culture.  It also gave everyone an appreciation for the Holy Spirit claiming believers around the globe to be part of Christ’s kingdom. This mission trip was a once in a lifetime experience for the American visitors, and all are extremely thankful for the opportunity to serve their Savior.

Please pray for those working in fields that are ripe for harvest. Share their story, engage with future news and receive updates. Go to this link to learn more about our mission fields and how the Holy Spirit is working faith in people’s hearts. https://wels.net/serving-others/missions/africa

The Board for Christian Schools of the Lutheran Church of Central Africa coordinated the itinerary of these young missionaries, and the Lutheran Mission in Zambia and the Seminary faculty hosted the students at the Seminary Guest House.  The group visited local sites of interest, such as Eureka Animal Park, a boat cruise and Victoria Falls. You can view many more photos of this mission trip at fvlvibe.fvlhs.org/novl/zambia2017

Missionary Daniel Sargent, Zambia