Tuesday, April 27, 2010

2010 Zambia trip team prepares for their journey

Dear CPC community,

The inaugural CPC Zambia trip is just days away! The team members are excited for this opportunity to see, love and serve God alongside our partner communities in Zambia. The team leaves on Sunday, April 30 and returns on Thursday, May 13. The purpose of the trip is to continue building relationships with our partner communities, George (Lusaka) and Moyo and to learn more about the work of our partner organizations (Jubilee Centre and World Vision).

We would appreciate your prayers for the team. Below is a skeleton itinerary to help guide your prayers for them:

Friday April 30
11:30am Depart Mpls-St Paul
3:03pm Arrive Atlanta
7:45pm Depart Atlanta

Saturday May 1
5:05pm Arrive Johannesburg
6:55pm Depart Johannesburg
8:55pm Arrive Lusaka-Zambia

Sunday May 2 – Tuesday May 4
Activities at George Township (Jubilee Centre) in Lusaka

Wednesday May 5
Meet with World Vision Lusaka staff for orientation & overview of WV Zambia
Depart Lusaka for Choma
Dinner with Moyo ADP (Area Development Project) Manager

Thursday May 6 – Friday May 7
Activities with Moyo Community
Meet ADP staff, Chief Moyo & visit ADP communities

Saturday May 8
Depart Choma for Livingstone
Guided tour of Victoria Falls

Sunday May 9
Team meeting prior to 10AM departure for Safari or Airport
Dave, Karen, Tim depart for home

Sunday May 9 – Tuesday May 11
Post-trip safari in Zimbabwe

Wednesday May 12
1:20pm Depart Livingstone
3:10pm Arrive Johannesburg
8:20pm Depart Johannesburg

Thursday May 13
6:45am Arrive Atlanta
8:35am Depart Atlanta
10:18am Arrive Mpls-St Paul

Please also pray for:
• The exciting new partnerships being formed
• Team unity and an openness to what God has prepared for them
• One team member who is not able to travel at this time

Thank you! Grace and peace,

C. John Hildebrand
Associate Director of Missional Engagement
Christ Presbyterian Church

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