What a Mission getting to Crossroads

Maleme River on route to crossroads

It was really interesting trying to get to Crossroads yesterday. We have been praying for rain and God certainly has answered our prayers. The bridges in the rural areas are pretty low and so it’s easy for water to flow over and get quite flooded. The levels of the water on these low bridges can become quite hazardous not only for pedestrians but for small vehicles. Such was our case when we reached the Maleme River as we were heading to Crossroads. The vehicle couldn’t cross. We decided to use another route with the hope of getting to Crossroads. That attempt failed as well due to water levels on the dirt road. We eventually decided to call it quits and head back into town. Steve suggested that he cross the Maleme River, (with the water level reaching knee height); borrow a bicycle and ride to Crossroads to inform the leaders that we couldn’t make it. He came back about 15 minutes later with a friend in a 4 x 4. We parked the smaller vehicle we were in at one of the homestead’s in the community and we went to church. Needless to say, our efforts in trying to get there made us pretty late but Steve got stuck right in and announced that Sam would be preaching while the Kidz were to head out with the facilitators.

Steve crossing the Maleme River

Sam preached an excellent message on the Kingdom of God while the Kidz Alive children are going over the Evangelistic Track of Chronological Bible Storying. The first story is on how we got the Bible. They seemed to enjoy that.

Another interesting thing about yesterday’s service was that it was our first time to meet in the Kidz Block. It’s not complete but it beats us meeting under our marquee that has been shredding since the rains began and is irreparable. The space in the Kidz Block felt great and the service was excellent. Ministry at the end of the service is always a highlight. Although we had a hectic start to Sunday morning, it ended up being great. Praise God.

By Molly Manhanga