Africa has without a doubt become a place of transformation for our mission trip participants. Mission trips to Swaziland are no different. Last spring, college age participant Katherine Tupper experienced her own transformation firsthand through the Real Life program.
After witnessing the heartbreak and struggles that come when three children are left in the care of a neighbor after their mother’s death and father’s abandonment, she realized what great faith looks like.
“On March 28th, Mhale Bwendwa asked her pastor to come to her home to bewith her as she passed. She knew her days were few. For three days she listened
to her pastor’s words and worshiped Jesus Christ,” Katherine wrote.
“At 3pm on March 31st, she
asked Noela (a neighbor) to take care of Nehemiah, Gaby, and Salima after she died. At 7pm
the same day, she fell asleep and never woke up. With tears in her eyes, Noela
told me about the loss of her close friend and the struggles of now having
three more children to care for.”
asked Noela (a neighbor) to take care of Nehemiah, Gaby, and Salima after she died. At 7pm
the same day, she fell asleep and never woke up. With tears in her eyes, Noela
told me about the loss of her close friend and the struggles of now having
three more children to care for.”
Katherine continues:
“I am so thankful that I got the opportunity to talk to Noela. I got to sit
and talk to a woman who boldly said, with her words and with her life, that she
loves God. She is so unsure of the day-to-day but so faithful that God will
provide what she needs to take care of these three new children. She is
literally His hands and feet to Salima, Gaby, and Nehemiah. She is a radiant
light and shining example of Christs love for us. She Cares. She Gives. She Loves.”
and talk to a woman who boldly said, with her words and with her life, that she
loves God. She is so unsure of the day-to-day but so faithful that God will
provide what she needs to take care of these three new children. She is
literally His hands and feet to Salima, Gaby, and Nehemiah. She is a radiant
light and shining example of Christs love for us. She Cares. She Gives. She Loves.”
This is just one story. These stories aren’t limited to Real Life participants. There are many other opportunities to serve and to be transformed.
To learn more about other opportunities to Swaziland check out these pages:
For opportunities to serve in other places around the globe, take a look at our trip list.
