In Malawi!!

So I am officially in Malawi and super excited to be here! I was greeted by Rutherford Banda, the national we are staying with for the first few months, and the intern team that is here. The first few days were full of fellowship and rest as I adjust to the time difference here. It was great to hear the stories about the interns summer here and how they laid the ground work for Drew and I to continue ministry here. Drew is a great guy and very easy to get along with and also passionate about youth, so we get along great. Yesterday we said good-bye to Sarah and Katherine (the two interns, along with Drew, that were here for the summer) and this week we begin to prepare for the ministry ahead of us. I look forward to what the future holds here in Malawi.


Prayer Requests

• Drew and I have the opportunity to teach at Rutherford's bible college for one of their six-week terms. We are both excited about this and would ask for prayers in diligence toward our teaching, that we would give the Malawians students the best education we can so they can expand the Gospel. Also for the opportunities to talk with them about youth ministry here in Malawi
• For the youth conference in September. That we can talk to as many churches as we can and get people at the conference who are excited and passionate about youth.
• For Foundations for Farming. Rutherford has some land we can farm on and now it is on us to begin the process and get youth excited about this new way of farming and the potential behind it.
• For my continued enculturation here. That I would trust the Bandas and Drew's advice and not try to do things my way because that's how I always do it.

Praises

• For getting to Malawi safely! I thank God for the safe travel.
• For the Bandas. They are such hospitable people and very friendly too. It has made my transition here so much easier. I will hopefully have a picture of them up soon for you all.
• For the intern team. I know I've said it before but it was truly a blessing to have the intern team here before me. They finished well and were a welcome help for the Bandas and Renfros here. Pray that the girls arrive home safely as they are in flight right now.
• For Drew. He has been so easy to get along with and has also made this transition easier for me. He picked up the language quickly so I have been able to lean on him for how to say certain things.

Thank you all once again for your prayers and support. I could not do this without you. God Bless you.

Josh Kaminsky