Africa? Really?

by Rhonda McEntee

It is hard to believe that this will be my 5th trip back to Zambia! It was about six years ago that I decided I was ready to be part of a Mission's team. I remember praying that God would choose the right place for me. Then the day came...the day when Kim Breuninger asked me to be part of a team she was taking to Zambia, Africa!

My first thought was, "Really, Lord? Africa!" I was planning on something more like Mexico. Africa was not part of my plan. It was, however, part of God"s plan.

So off I went, wide-eyed, excited, (and a little scared) and eager to see how God's plans would unfold. And unfold they did. Our last four trips have been so fulfilling. Never in my widest dreams did I think I would be going back to Africa for a 5th time, let alone go there in the first place. Each year I go prepared to teach, help, inspire the people I will work with,  but the funny thing is I'm the one who learns, is helped, and inspired. Going to Africa changed me, and it continues to change me each time I go back.

I am not a Pastor or Biblical expert. I am just a willing servant. I go because I feel God has directed me to go. I love the relationships that we make with these beautiful people. We may have a lot of differences, but our commonalities, our faith and love of Jesus make us the same. I feel honored and privileged to be part of this wonderful ministry.