Team Time

Memories of an awesome mission trip to Malawi in June 2026

(Some awesome times just missed the cut,

So forgive me if I missed your favourite, but ...

I hope this reminds you of a few,

And how God used you.)

Malawi team what a blessing.

To help me remember, with names I've been messing.

Seventeen, we made our way.

Started out from JFK.

With Hope in mind,

For those we find.

Security, customs, and all that past,

We hit Tara firma in Nairobi at last.

Hotel was Kozi, we stayed the night,

Then next day, the Malawi flight.

Baptist Mission Apartments,  became our new home,

Living as one, so when in Rome!

4 teams, for brekky,lunch, TP and water, no messing.

I love scrambled angry eggs,  Grrrrr eggs I'm confessing.

Dinner made for us, such a treat,

Team time reflections oh so sweet.

Sunday was church, so the bus we hopped on,

The dancers and singers were so spot on.

We all tried to dance, but James picked it up Miles faster.

Not bad for a Methodist Pastor.

But don't change your Korea for a fee,

Just stick with the preaching, you nailed it for me.

Monday, we networked, Marked and Chased out the ground,

Dropped in the cables so they won't be found.

Greg Mark Seth, John, Mackenzie and me,

The Pavilion is now wifi'd and perfectly free.

Wednesday and Thursday, Lonjezo Uni we did see,

4 classrooms and Lab, standing proud as can be.

We all laid on hands and prayed for the place,

For Gods kingdom to grow in this glorious space.

An achievement for sure, but just missing one thing,

So, to work we went and made the WiFi sing.

And while some did the Wifi,

Others did, the water supply.

Some did downpipes and drains,

For when it rains.

And to finish off this watery theme,

Moriam got Baptised and washed her Cin (di) clean.

And we all dug new ground.

Friday on the bumpy, dusty road, the Car rol led to an Oasis in a desert of despair,

A long drive to Hamiltons, Life Coaching home of care.

Now orphans have hope in a safe clean space,

And a clinic and school completing this base.

We moved on to a 1000 kid school, what a dream,

They formed a giant circle around our team.

After the intros we all played a game, Sharks and Minnows, in a horde they all noisily came.

And after surrounding, the fist bumps employed,

High fives and laughter the kids overjoyed.

The food was awesome all week, can't complain,

We also tried some Sugar Cain.

The More I am seeing the Moriam amazed,

How God is working in these days.

Sunday morning, we did Safari early,

Looking for Cranes and Rorying Lions.

Giraffes, Crocs. Zebra, Rhino, and Gazelle with grace,

And the Ostrich who ran without leaving a Trace (y)

And all the time these things were done,

Our special memories per son,

Drew a fabulous picture, with Drone and all,

So we can look back and recall.

Now just to finish, I have to say,

A great big thanks for every day.

My new found Friends and all you gave.

But especially to Rick and Dave,

I couldn't make a pun, for you two rocks,

So to quote a well known card game, 'Oh Bo***cks'

© 2026 Barry Wadhams