Day 4 - YC Malawi 3rd Advance Trip Log (02 May)

This morning we rather tiredly left the Campbell home for LPC- Lilongwe Pentecostal Church- for the first of two full days of leadership training. Over the course of the day I introduced the group to the vision and history of YC in Canada and beyond, and then presented them with various opportunities for ministry and what was required of them. I passed-on to them greetings from all of us whether preparing to visit or aiding the project in some way. Pastor Mike presented a fabulous seminar on the importance of music within youth and young adult culture and its corresponding place at YC. A gentleman from Malawi also presented, providing an entertaining and insightful look at ministries such as interpreting and counseling. I hope he will get to share with our teams when they arrive! Other highlights include the playing of a Papa San video, a wonderful traditional lunch and the incredible site of a hundred Malawian youth leaders sing and dance to drums and clapping in the sweetest of harmonies.

Late in the afternoon we visited Silver Striker Stadium considering the role of ushers and counselors, the seating of participants in view of access to the field for a response to speakers and taking plenty of pictures to share with you all later. We then visited your hotel and met with managers, following-up on the great work the 2nd Advance Team had engaged, all to ensure everything is done to make your visit enjoyable and your ministry successful.

It is now 12.20a and there is much work to be done yet before we are ready for bed. I’m not sure Pastor Mike will dream of the wonderful singing or my driving along Lilongwe’s streets on the opposite side of the road. Fun for me!