Zimbabwe: Ministering in Hararae Day 1

   Today was a full day. We are staying in Hararae, which is Zimbabwe's capital. Zimbabwe is beautiful, but it also has many struggles. One in three of it's citizens has AIDS, and the unemployment rate is over 90%! Because there are no jobs. the people have become resourceful by selling everything on the street; downtown and uptown Hararae have become flea markets. The folks are becoming entrepreneurs as they buy items in the city and then sell them at a higher price in surrounding areas.

   We visited an area called Mbare, which they describe as their "ghetto,"  The housing is so sub-standard there that they don't call their homes apartments; they call them flats. (In nicer areas they're called apartments.)

 We also visited a Children's Cancer Center where children from all over of Zimbabwe come to receive their chemotherapy treatments. We were able to worship with them, pray with each of them, and encourage their parents. God is soooo good that He allowed each of us to have our own translator to communicate with the families!

 
   We also toured the church where we will be ministering, Celebration Ministries International. I'll share more about them later.   I'm exhausted......but STILL EXCITED!
I'll keep you posted.

Blessings,
~Lady Paula

Zimbabwe Bound: Atlanta GA

As we prepare to board the plane to South Africa for our 20 hour flight, I am reminded of how my parents encouraged me to use my gifts and talents for the Lord. They always pushed me to give my best and to never compare myself with anyone else. This has served me well in marriage, motherhood, and ministry. Continue to pray for me as I moved when God says move. 

Blessings!

~Lady Paula 

Zimbabwe Bound: 1st stop - Jax FL

I'm so excited about this adventure and the opportunity to minister in Zimbabwe, Africa. Right now, I am in Jacksonville Florida with Bishop Vaughn McLaughlin and Lady Narlene McLaughlin at the Potter's House Int'l Ministries ( tphim.org ). Bishop Vaughn invited me to be a part of his ministry team in Zimbabwe, so I'm here getting my marching orders. We begin our 20-hour flight Sunday afternoon. I'm looking forward to working hard and having a great time! I don't know what God holds for me on this trip, but He has always put me in situations where I can learn and grow and be a blessing to others. I don't expect anything different on this journey. Pray for me. 

I'll keep you posted!

Blessings,

~Paula