Off we go...

Dear readers,

I'm happy to share our tentative itinerary with you. You may e-mail me at charlestonwilson@gmail.com anytime during my journey; however, I can't promise the computers will always have a connection.

Above all, pray! Pray for our team and also lift up Malacy, Gus and Mary Camille, who will remain on the frozen tundra known locally as Wisconsin. We all count on your prayers!

Northern Malawi

1/13: Arrive in Lilongwe (greeted by Bishop's delegation). Drive to Mzuzu. Arrive at Diocesan Compound. De-brief, introductions, dinner, and Compline in bishop's chapel.

1/14: Visit St. Mark's parish. 'Happening' (i.e., the youth retreat) begins for ages 15-30.

1/15: 'Happening' plenary sessions at St. Mark's.

1/16: Mass and depart to diocesan parishes for preaching.

1/17: Travel to Nkhata Bay for luncheon at Sambini Lodge as guests of the diocese. Free afternoon by the lake.

1/18: Visit Diocesan sustainable harvest garden and facility; assist where needed. Spend the afternoon in prayer and relation-building with the Sisters of St. Mary (Anglican). Sung Vespers at the Convent.

1/19: Drive to Zomba (8hours)
Southern Malawi

1/19: Arrival. Staying at lodge.

1/20: Class Preparation Day. Host Youth Sporting Event in the afternoon.

1/21: Matins @ 7am. Teaching at Katunga Theological College from 8-12. Pastoral visits in the afternoon, including time at St. George's HIV clinic and homebound ministry.

1/22: Matins @ 7am. Teaching on Gifts of the Holy Spirit and reconciliation at KTC. Afternoon visit to homes of the beneficiaries for prayer and healing. Early evening visit to one or more orphanages for prayer and support.

1/23: Church visit day: visitors will go to different churches to serve at Mass and preach with other seminarians. More pastoral visits in the afternoon.

1/24: Matins @ 7am. 'Permaculture' Day and teaching from 8-12. Afternoon sessions regarding healing and reconciliation retreat for clergy and staff of KTC.

1/25: Matins @ 7am. Tour of Zomba. Interaction and small groups with local seminarians in the afternoon.

1/26: depart for overnight in Lilongwe

1/27: return to USA