Heading Back Home To Lichinga

Well, we are on our way home to Lichinga, Mozambique. We spent several wonderful weeks in the U.S., visiting and seeing family and friends. Though we couldn’t spend time with everyone, we are thankful to have been able to speak to many face to face. While in the U.S., the first part of our Resident Visa application for Mozambique was completed successfully. The final part will be completed after arriving in Mozambique. The Resident Visa will allow us to enter and exit the country as needed instead of leaving the country (going to Malawi), reapplying and paying for new visas every 3 months.

While in the U.S. the Lord opened our eyes even more to see that as we obey Him and walk in our calling, many opportunities are opened for others to walk in their giftings and callings. For instance, a 4 year old boy named Joshua had been collecting people’s change (on his own) to support the work we are doing in Lichinga. We used about half of the ~$43.00 to purchase water color paints for the smaller Lichinga children. We are planning to purchase paper (for painting) with the rest. Then, there’s a family member who wanted to see us for a few hours during a layover in the U.S. She put away her pride and asked a stranger for money at a gas station (she had no cash and her ATM card wouldn’t work). If she didn’t ask for help she would have had to go back home instead of picking us up at the airport. The stranger filled up her tank, and refused to give my cousin her address so she could pay her back. My cousin (who had been out of work for months) rejoiced in the Lord as she told us that this is the first time her tank was full in months, and how she knew the Lord had humbled her even more. We rejoice in knowing that “our” ministry is the Lord’s ministry and goes well beyond us and the work we do in Lichinga. Hallelujah!!!

We’ll arrive in Lichinga on Monday afternoon, and continue in serving, evangelizing and caring for the children. Our hearts are set on following the Lord, and seeing His glory revealed in our lives and in His people. We’ll do our best at keeping people updated on opportunities to invest and touch the lives of the people here in the Niassa Province of Mozambique. If you want to participate, just send us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Much love,
Tyren and Tiffany Haynes