Update from Zambia

Mulishane -- hello in Zambian.

This is the FIRST chance I've had for internet access, down the street
from our hotel. The trip has been very productive already, as we saw
teachers at the school teaching new material to their students the SAME
day they received it! We're only 2 days into teaching. We've been
rehearsing music -- both recorders and singing. Thursday will be our first
concert at the church, which will include some joint performances with
Zambians.

Most of us have struggled a bit with the time change and the lack of
all night air conditioning, but most all are now up to speed. Food has
been plentiful and delicious.

The Males family is well. Billie is making friends with many of the
Zambian kids, as well as co-teaching the 5th graders ("grade 5"). Barb &
I taught reading today to the 8th & 6/7th grades using American
newspapers. I think the kids liked it and learned a lot about a different
country. Math is on the agenda for tomorrow.

Your prayer packet and my journal have been a welcome way to end our
long days.

-- Eric