I AM ON AFRICAN SOIL FINALLY! We are staying at a mission house tonight in Bangui. There is no guarantee of electric power through the night and it will be our first night under mosquito nets! All but one parcel made it here and it is something for the mission, not any personal luggage. This is great news since we each checked our bags to go 'to Africa' from our original starting places (Kevin is from CA., four people from Hastings, Nebr., and some from Minneapolis).
The airport in Bangui was complete chaos. There is no personal space, with very long lines! There was no air conditioning for 2 1/2 hrs. (remember there is no electric power guarantees!), so it was HOT! ;-) It costs money to use the restroom ($2.00 US). Aren't we fortunate in America?? ;-)
Bangui is quite the town. It is the capital city of Central African Republic and there are crowds of people walking everywhere! It is a great place to be as this is where God has brought us! We may not have the internet for two days now as we are crossing that river in 40 ft. canoes (which Deb is concerned about because of the alligators:-)!, and riding many hours to our first destination. It has been a long day of travel, but a good day!!!
God bless you each!
Pastor Randy
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Love it!!! So excited to see what God will do IN and THROUGH you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your trip with us. Wonderful to see the mission trip through your eyes. Deb's right! Those are Croc's in the water not our American Aligators hope you kept your hands in the boat! LOL
ReplyDeleteOne thing I remember is how different Bangui looked when I landed there as oppoed to when left. My eyes ahd adjuted by then, and it looked almost modern. Hugs and kisses, man.- Randy the Less
ReplyDeleteKnowing how travel can make everything seem a bit more scary...I'm praying right now that you each feel the peace of Christ on the river.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! You & Deb and the others are in my prayers and on my heart.
ReplyDeleteChrista and I have been praying for you; and we're glad that you made it safely!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, our son Gunnar Grubb was born at 12:59 pm today, 23 July. Eight lbs, 9 oz... 20 inches. Cassie took pictures.
Take Care over there!
Steve and Christa Grubb
Hello Deb and Pastor Randy. We will continue to pray for you and your family/team. Hope your back is feeling better! We "googled" where you are....that river looks wild.
ReplyDeleteTake Care and stay well!
Lisa Roggemann
Glad you are all there safely! God bless you and I'll look forward to visiting the blog for updates.
ReplyDeleteCraig Quiring
Pastor Randy it is so exciting to know that you are bring part of Constance to Africa the back again. We are honored to keep you lifted in prayer. Thanks for the postings. God Speed.
ReplyDeleteGod is so good!Lifting you and the team up in prayer and thanking God for safe travels thus far.You are making a difference in lives for God.Blessings to you. Vicki
ReplyDeletePraying for you and those around you, Pastor Randy! :-) Heidi & Brian Fluth
ReplyDeleteLove to get your reports. Will continue to pray. Are you going to troll the river for walleyes? Al could catch em. Joe
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