Day with the OVC and church.

Hey guys! This is Sarahlyn one of the team members. Yesterday we were able to leave the compound and go to Maumbwe school and Sianyinda Church to learn more about the programs World Hope provides to the local communities. We traveled about 40 kilometers to the Sianyinda Village. It was not a smooth ride over. The majority was off road type terrain; at one point there were branches and leaves in our land cruiser. We went to Maumbwe school to help the OVC's (orphans and vulnerable children) write thank you letters to their sponsors in the United States. 

Everyone helping the students write their letters.

Each of use took about 1-2 kids and helped them with a writing this letter. I helped a very shy girl named Sangestra Moono. There were many challenges and frustrations while helping her write this note. After a while I was finally able to communicate by first writing the word on another piece of paper for her to write on her letter. There was a huge communication barrier here, too. She did not know what I was saying, and I had no clue what she was saying either. 

Me and Sangestra

After we were done writing the letters we were able to hangout with the kids for a while and play some games. We taught them hand clap games we played in school as well as them showing us some of their games as well.

Andrea brought along some balloons along.We blew one up for the kids to play with. They loved it!!!  

One of the hand clap games we taught them. (Stacy magiga-gigagigajock)  (spelling??) 

We then went to the church where they explained more about what they do and  the projects  around the community. Above is a water pump which is not working the greatest. It needs a lot of repairs. The guy speaking said the community needed to take up where World Hope leaves off so they can have the best community possible. Some of the repairs  needed are a new pipe line and a better drainage system so mosquitoes don't linger and reproduce. 

Everyone is doing well. We are getting over some GI problems which several have been dealing with. Later today we are going to Choma General, St. Martins Hospice and possibly an orphanage. It will be great to be able to get out of the compound and be out in the community again.

-Sarahlyn