This morning we went to Wambwa Primary School to meet some of the students who are receiving support from Bethany United Methodist to pay for their school lunches. We followed the students back to their homes to meet their families. Some of the children live so far from the school we first had to drive in the van for 15 minutes and then walk a few miles through the bush. Without the support from Bethany these children would go hungry since it would be impossible for them to get home for lunch and they cannot afford the school lunch. The parents are very appreciative and one father commented that the lunches really help the student's academic performance.
Trudy and I visited the homes of three girls whose names were Safina, Caro, and Hajila. The parents usually speak little or no English so the students have to translate for us (that is when they aren't too shy to do so!). One grandmother we met was thanking us profusely in Lunganda and then jumped up off the ground and shouted "HALLELUJAH" when Trudy presented her with a Bible!
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