Red dust, heat and humidity
Kent and Jenny Schafer are exploring the intricacies of Mozambican culture as they adapt to living in a new climate and learn a new language in order to build relationships and someday bring God’s Word to people there.
“Now if we could just remember and put into practice all the other things we’ve learned about Mozambican culture,” wrote Jenny.
The Schafers are struggling with not have running water, having their electricity go out sporadically, not having chairs for their table and sleeping with a mosquito net. Kent and Jenny also struggle with the red dust and hot muggy climate in Mozambique.
“It helps us understand a little of what life is like for most Mozambicans and makes us so grateful to have running water and to be getting things like chairs and desks to make our apartment a little more comfortable.”
“God has also used the work we did on our apartment to give Kent the chance to build a closer relationship with Nascimento, a contractor from our church,” wrote Jenny. “He was in charge of the building projects on our apartment, so Kent learned a lot about Mozambican construction and culture from him. In addition to his practical skills, he’s a wonderful storyteller, so it’s been a lot of fun spending time with him. … We also have wonderful neighbors that are always willing to talk with us or help me learn how to cook Mozambican dishes. What an awesome blessing.”
Pray for the Schafers as they adjust to the climate, culture and language. Pray also for their future ministry.
“Now if we could just remember and put into practice all the other things we’ve learned about Mozambican culture,” wrote Jenny.
The Schafers are struggling with not have running water, having their electricity go out sporadically, not having chairs for their table and sleeping with a mosquito net. Kent and Jenny also struggle with the red dust and hot muggy climate in Mozambique.
“It helps us understand a little of what life is like for most Mozambicans and makes us so grateful to have running water and to be getting things like chairs and desks to make our apartment a little more comfortable.”
“God has also used the work we did on our apartment to give Kent the chance to build a closer relationship with Nascimento, a contractor from our church,” wrote Jenny. “He was in charge of the building projects on our apartment, so Kent learned a lot about Mozambican construction and culture from him. In addition to his practical skills, he’s a wonderful storyteller, so it’s been a lot of fun spending time with him. … We also have wonderful neighbors that are always willing to talk with us or help me learn how to cook Mozambican dishes. What an awesome blessing.”
Pray for the Schafers as they adjust to the climate, culture and language. Pray also for their future ministry.