I was just notified this week that the date of our trip has been moved up. We will now be leaving July 8 and returning on the 20th. This will be a better time to meet with our teacher learners and give us a chance to observe them in their classes.
I would also like to thank Andy S. and Brenda H for their generous donations for my trip! Thanks so much for helping me get so much closer to my goal!
Boa noite!
Lena - Heather
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
WOW!
One of my fellow teachers has found a website of the community center where we may POSSIBLY be staying. Take a look! That is the Indian Ocean in the background!
What a wonderful setting and peaceful place to live and learn and teach. Click the picture to see more photos of the Bethel Centre and to read about it's mission and history.
Monday, April 20, 2009
First Language Class
We had our first official planning meeting last week and I am happy that we will be staying somewhere with access to water. I am not sure what the toilet situation will be, but at least I will be able to brush my teeth and wash my face. This will be good for our teacher/learners too as we will be able to provide lunch for them when they come for the workshops.
Last Thursday was also our first Portuguese language class. Our teacher is Carla and she brought her niece Clara to help us with our pronunciation. I have decided to call myself Lena after my middle name Lynne so that the Mozambicans will have an easier time pronouncing it. I think Heather would be too difficult - not only is the /th/ strange but the hard /h/ at the beginning would be too much for them. So Lena it is!
Bem dia!
Lena
Last Thursday was also our first Portuguese language class. Our teacher is Carla and she brought her niece Clara to help us with our pronunciation. I have decided to call myself Lena after my middle name Lynne so that the Mozambicans will have an easier time pronouncing it. I think Heather would be too difficult - not only is the /th/ strange but the hard /h/ at the beginning would be too much for them. So Lena it is!
Bem dia!
Lena
Saturday, April 11, 2009
One Step Closer!
My passport arrived today! Yippee! I was worried that it would not arrive in time for me to hand it over again to my group so that we can apply for a visa. Pheeew! I am glad that wait is over.
I am also happy to report that I have had my first donation toward my trip! Thanks to Helen B for generously giving financially to help support the group! You are such a wonderful First Place leader and an amazing example to us all, I am so glad that you are my friend!
Feliz Pascoa (Happy Easter),
Heather
I am also happy to report that I have had my first donation toward my trip! Thanks to Helen B for generously giving financially to help support the group! You are such a wonderful First Place leader and an amazing example to us all, I am so glad that you are my friend!
Feliz Pascoa (Happy Easter),
Heather
Saturday, April 4, 2009
SHOTS! Yikes!
Talked with my doctor's office yesterday about all the shots I will need for my trip. Some of the side effects look pretty nasty. I hope I can get most of them through my doctor so that my insurance will cover the cost. The immunizations required are:
- yellow fever
- tetanus
- Hepatitis A
- Meningitis
- Polio
- and some medications for Malaria
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Learning Portuguese
Hello Friends!
I will be learning to speak Portuguese so that I can communicate with fellow teachers while on the trip. My first class is coming up on the 16th and I can't wait! Be sure to ask me to say something when I see you next!
Tchau!
Heather
I will be learning to speak Portuguese so that I can communicate with fellow teachers while on the trip. My first class is coming up on the 16th and I can't wait! Be sure to ask me to say something when I see you next!
Tchau!
Heather
How Can I Help?
Would you like to make a difference in Mozambique? There are two ways you can help me on this trip.
- Most important - please pray for Mozambique, for me and for the team. Pray every week between now and the trip and every day while we are gone. God does wonderful things through prayer!
- Consider giving financially to the costs of the trip.
- My cost will be roughly $3500.00 and all of that will be funded through donation and by those going on the trip.
- The first installment toward the trip is due April 16.
- Once my goal is reached, any extra funds will be applied to group-wide expenses.
- To make a donation please make a check out to Crossroads UM Church. In the memo line please write "Moz. Teachers Trip July 2009 - Heather Humbert"
- Donations can be sent to Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1000 Crossroads Drive, Oakdale, PA 15071 - Phone 412-494-9999
By praying or giving you can make an impact in an area of the world that you may never visit yourself! Thank you for your prayerful support of what God is doing in Mozambique. May you have many blessings in return.
In Him,
Heather
Official Letter
Greetings Friends!
On July 22, I will be departing for Mozambique, Africa, to help train teachers with my church, Crossroads United Methodist. Last year our pastors met with leaders from the Mozambican government, Mozambican churches and various Christian aid organizations and repeatedly heard them ask for more training for their teachers. After almost 25 years of war for independence and civil war (1968-1992) the educational infrastructure was shattered, but it is on the mend. The country as a whole is hard-hit by the AIDS epidemic and that means that some qualified and trained teachers have died as a result. During our time in the country, we will be working in the village of Licilo, leading workshops for teachers from the surrounding areas. We are working in cooperation with the local government, the United Methodist Church in Mozambique, and another Christian organization in support of education called the JEC.
This is the first trip taken by our church to Mozambique, but it will not be the last. We have made a commitment to continue to be involved in the country in ongoing ways that make a lasting impact. We pray that God will use us to expand the way he is already working and growing his kingdom.
On July 22, I will be departing for Mozambique, Africa, to help train teachers with my church, Crossroads United Methodist. Last year our pastors met with leaders from the Mozambican government, Mozambican churches and various Christian aid organizations and repeatedly heard them ask for more training for their teachers. After almost 25 years of war for independence and civil war (1968-1992) the educational infrastructure was shattered, but it is on the mend. The country as a whole is hard-hit by the AIDS epidemic and that means that some qualified and trained teachers have died as a result. During our time in the country, we will be working in the village of Licilo, leading workshops for teachers from the surrounding areas. We are working in cooperation with the local government, the United Methodist Church in Mozambique, and another Christian organization in support of education called the JEC.
This is the first trip taken by our church to Mozambique, but it will not be the last. We have made a commitment to continue to be involved in the country in ongoing ways that make a lasting impact. We pray that God will use us to expand the way he is already working and growing his kingdom.
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