Bastrop First August Awards Ceremony

I was privileged to be a part of the August awards ceremony for Bastrop First Assembly this past weekend. Nelson & Dossie Jones have headed up this outpost for many years with other leaders as well.

I took the occassion to award the Outstanding Service Medal to Ron Clausing for his exceptional dedication to fabricate an all metal rappelling wall and platform that was installed at the campground just prior to Academy.

Malawi report update

Well I have finally arrived back home after 17 days overseas. We thank the Lord for keeping his hand of protection upon our who training team from the US, Kenya, and Ghana. It was awesome to see those that received training from the other African nations give back to a third nation what they had received earlier when they were trained in their nation. This is truly Royal Rangers International working the way it is intended - not just Americans going to other nations but those nations reaching out to their fellow countries to give to others what they have received.

I promised some photos of Malawi and Zambia where we went to the game reserve.

David L. Craun, Malawi training team leader

Malawi update continued

I am back at home in the states thankful for all the blessings of the Lord He has given to me and the executive training team that traveled to Malawi. We had three Kenyan Ranger leaders and the national commander of Ghana join the five of us from the states. Dennis Molnar had to return early due to the death of his father, two of the Louisiana team members headed home Friday afternoon, and Charles Fulmer from Arkansas and I left Saturday afternoon. Dennis Ryan and Charles Fulmer are sharing their experiences on their facebook pages. Dennis can be found as "Cloud Toucher" and Charles under his own name.
Here are some photos I promised.

The Assemblies of God church in Silema where I preached "Wind in the Fire" our first Sunday in Malawi. 16 responded to the invitation for salvation and about 30 received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Charles Fulmer, Arkansas district RR Training Coordinator leading in one of the NTC classes

NTC patrols lined up to start NTC

Setting up the First Aid and Water Safety class

Morning Assembly in Malawi NTC

Malawi NTC Staff and national TV reporter for Malawi

Constructing the "Africa Kitchen" as part of the model campsite.

Outdoor classes take advantage of the cooler breezes.

Lean-to style tent made out of lashed bamboo and plastic

Model campsite orientation gives trainees examples of what is expected for them to accomplish.

Malawi national flag flying between the Christian and Royal Rangers flags

Yours truly being interview on Malawi national television aired last Monday night (in Malawi only)

Speaking to the assembly while being video taped for TV

Dennis Molnar with national men's director Mathias Kawerama on his left, national commander Michael Mwali on his right. Dennis had to leave early due to the death of his father in Florida. He is from the West Florida district.

NTC graduation


Malawi national leadership team completing Instructor Trainer Seminar headed up by Charles Fulmer, and assisted by Mack Billeaud, Dennis Ryan, and David Craun

Mack, Charles, and Dennis in front of Mfuwe Lodge (The Bush Camp) in Zambia, Africa where we went on a two day safari after completing the NTC, ICS, and IT for Malawi

Some of the scenes we expereinced in Zambia:

Malawi Royal Rangers trip report

Wow! this was truly an adventure to say the least. After applying the AA principle (adapt and adjust) we experienced the DID principle ( the Devil's In the Details). By using the "Monkey see, Monkey do" principle we taught an outstanding NTC, ICS, and IT to the Malawian national Royal Rangers leadership.
I will be posting photos after I return. It takes too long on the internet system we have here in Malawi.

David L. Craun at missionary Larry & Rhonda's home in Lilongewe, Malawi

Malawi Royal Rangers trip report

Wow! this was truly an adventure to say the least. After applying the AA principle (adapt and adjust) we experienced the DID principle ( the Devil's In the Details)