Changed lives

 

Today at the Chimwemwe Ladies Club I was struck by the fact that this club has been going on for 2 ½ years.  And the women keep coming and enjoy being part of it.  But the biggest thing is begin to look around and see how God has been changing lives.  M.M. has gone from drinking a lot to working in the sewing factory and not drinking.  J. also has stopped drinking so much and doesn't show the effects of drinking.  M. has used her creative skills to help improve our bags, and she is now working in the sewing factory. Women, who had no skills or sense of accomplishment, now are proud of what they can do and they have gained confidence as women.

 

And then there are others.  Felix, who was once laughed at by the people in the village, is using his art to help the school, and now is painting big road signs for us.  Workers who had no jobs before are learning to weld, drive big equipment, run businesses, and so much more.

 

Amazing things are happening not only in big ways, but also in quiet ways as people's lives are being changed.