Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

We recently went with our homeschool group to a neat pumpkin patch and corn maze. What a wonderful treat! In the middle of nowhere (Canton, MS) there is a huge corn field with an amazingly intricate corn maze that even got the adults lost. We rode on the back of a tractor trailer to the pumpkin patch where the kids were able to pick their very own pumpkin. We also were able to shoot corn from a corn cannon (a big hit for my 6year old boy), plant corn and grass seeds in a cup to bring home to grow, learn all about the current and past uses of corn, and watch a lady make a real wool bracelet. What a wonderful day we all had! Gotta love those homeschool field trips!

The Mississippi State Fair

Our family had a wonderful time at the State Fair recently. We always love the sights, sounds, and smells of this fun event. Of course we ate way too much (but we did NOT eat the Krispy Kreme donut hamburger that I pictured below...it was just so bad that I needed to take a picture). We saw lots of animals and were able to pet and feed them. We also rode a TON of rides. The biggest joy was that Gidgi and the McDonalds were able to go with us. We will be serving at African Bible Colleges with the McDonalds. They currently live there and are home on furlough for a year. What a blessing they have been to us! I'm sure they'll tire of all of our questions soon! How grateful we are that the Lord allowed us to get to know some of our Malawi family before we even arrive. He is SO good!

Jill

ABC Christian Academy

Many questions have been asked about what we will be doing in Malawi. While we can not begin to imagine the answers to these questions, I do know that the Lord is calling us to ABC and He has a plan for us. One of my responsibilities will be teaching at the ABC Christian Academy. The Academy is for children ages preschool-high school. It is one of the premier academies in Malawi and offers an excellent Christian education to all who attend. There are somewhere around 29 different nationalities represented among the students and not all of the children are from a Christian background. Because it is one of the best schools in the country, business men, politicians, diplomats, etc. who are in country will send their children to this school to get the best education. There, we will be able to teach the children about our Savior. We pray that we can reach the parents and the rest of the family through their children. What an amazing missions opportunity. Here is a video which will help to explain a little more (the video is about 3 years old but you will get the idea).

If you or someone you know is looking to impact the world for Christ in a wonderful Christian environment then please pray about African Bible Colleges and the ABC Christian Academy. We can't wait to join the ABC family and begin serving our Lord this next Summer. There are still many needs that need to be met so please pray about how you might help spread the Word to the "Warm Heart of Africa"!

Jill