Chisikila Closing & Clinics

Attended the handover ceremony at the Chisikila clinic in a very remote area.  

The church provided a solar pump, water tank, and distribution lines

 into the health clinic and staff house, to the school, and to the community. 

 This was the first running water this community has ever had. 

 They were very appreciative. 

Celebrating water piped to the school.  They have delineated an area for a garden
where they will grow Yams and other produce for feeding the children.  

 These women were singing a song about how they so appreciated

 everything that they could just wrap us up in a blanket and carry us

 on their back like they do with their babies.  

Some of the dignitaries waiting for the program to start.

Lots of speeches.  We even got in the act.
 Our message is that God knows them, loves them, and it is through
 His Grace that this project is possible.  

A skit that some youth did.  It was about keeping the solar panels safe from vandalism.
 Was very well done.

The group who provided entertainment at the closing ceremony.  

This illustrates why it is so important to have running water. 
This clinic is near a major river and this man was recently getting water
 from the river when he was attacked by a crocodile.  Lost his right arm in the attack.
 The river is full of crocs so this is not uncommon.

Visited the Chianda clinic.  The water tower is up and they are about ready to put the tank up.  

Chianda clinic is nearly complete.  Finishing painting and putting up the water supply system.

Hospital equipment being delivered to the Mwachisompola Health Clinic.  

We were able to provide an ultrasound machine,
 the first one they have had within that entire district (county).

We even provided benches for those waiting to see the Dr.

Grandma has been wanting to get a picture of these ox carts for a long time now.
They are in many of the rural areas.   Finally got a shot.

Grandma with Faith (left) and Che Che (right).  We have been teaching Faith, a recent convert,
 about various topics and this one was on the Come Follow Me program.
 Che Che is her friend and she came to church with her today.  She stayed the whole time
 even when Faith had to leave to take care of a family matter.  Great young ladies.