Good-bye Mozambique

This weekend was filled with stories, laughs and tears as we said our “good-byes” to Mozambique.

On Friday, the people of Dondo gathered together to bid us “farwell”. Students, teachers, patients, and co-workers prepared speeches and dances for us in honor of our work with the “The Ray of Light Project”. One of the translators spoke on behalf of the Mozambican group and said, “If we had money, we would give you riches. But since we don’t have money we will show you our thanks with music and dance”. Their performances were amazing, and boy could they move!! They also gifted each member of our team with a capalana (a capalana is printed fabric used for clothing). Just to put it in perspective, a typical family has about five members and lives off of $30 a month. So this gesture speaks volumes to the generosity of these people.

On Saturday we spent the evening with Jeronimo and Noemia Cessito, the founders of “The Ray of Light Project”. We had engaging conversations about our time here, how we’ve changed, and what their vision is for the program. We also talked about specific prayer requests that I would like to share with you. If you feel lead, please lift up “The Ray of Light Project” by praying about these specific things:

1. Resources for a full-time nurse at the clinic
2. Christian teachers for 2009 school year at El Shaddai (the elementary school )
3. Funding for Project Life (the AIDS hospice program)
4. Health, education and spiritual renewal for the people of Mozambique.

Also, if you would like to sponsor a child or make a financial contribution to any of the programs in “The Ray of Light Projects”, visit www.childrensrelief.org/.