Ubuntu, is a local expression that mean's that we are not isolated individuals and that our lives are intricately woven into the lives of others. The actual practice is purely cultural, however the fundamental idea is very close to what we know about the Body of Christ, we need each other!
This is the motivation of our trip to South Africa. We don't consider ourselves the "pros" intending to show the South African pastors how it "should" be done, rather we all have something to give to each other. Thanks for partnering with us on this excursion, it's going to be something great!
Did you knjow that Mozambique and Swaziland both have a national life expectancy of approximately 50 years. This is due to the high rate of HIV/Aids in those countries. Literacy is only 44% in Mozambique compared to 84% in Swaziland.
ReplyDeleteIn South Africa this time of year there are 12 hours of daylight. Leaving Seattle where there are only 10.9 hours. What am I going to do with all that extra vitamin E?
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