Missionworks 2010 Partnership in Action

Your Africa Office Indianapolis Office P.O. Box 1986 Indianapolis, IN (317) fax: (317)

Our Global Partners EAST AFRICA WEST AFRICA KENYA GHANA TOGO CENTRAL AFRICA ANGOLA CONGO (D R C) CONGO (REPUBLIC OF) SOUTHERN AFRICA BOTSWANANAMIBIA LESOTHO SOUTH AFRICA MOZAMBIQUE ZAMBIA SWAZILAND ZIMBABWE

LESSONS LEARNED ABOUT PARTNERSHIP Living partnership is not easy Should not become an empty slogan Means humility, vulnerability, receptivity and patience, willing to share in the lives of other Realizing that we “ need ” others A shared discernment of ways in which to do ministry Giving and receiving in a spirit of mutual respect; gifts not the same

Partnership means Emptying some of the excess baggage Need to initiate a project Need to control the relationship Need to dominate Need to answer the questions before being asked Need to flaunt the power of the dollar

Filling the empty Bag “ I received more that I gave ” Extravagant Hospitality Spirituality Attitudes of genuine listening and understanding Forgiveness Stories Joy Kindness Culture, customs and ancient knowledge Balance with God ’ s creation

Gifts Received

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Democratic Republic of Congo

“ If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together,” Lilla Watson, an Australian Aboriginal woman

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