This story summarises the character of Margaret Anne Lawson, known to many as Annie. No stranger to wild living, she was saved by grace and called to a most unusual sphere of service. An MAF engineer, hangar foreman and evangelist in Africa for over a decade, she was called Matika (Child of Grace) by locals, Patronne by her awe-struck staff, and 'Tool Waitress' by a fellow engineer who felt threatened by her formidable gifts.
The pages throughout brim with humour, startling imagery of life in Africa, and larger-than-life characters. Exorcisms, perilous journeys, police corruption, rotten goat meat, mysterious illnesses, and a distinct lack of personal space are only some of the trials of missionary life described.
Despite suffering reverse culture shock after leaving missionary service, Annie found a new mission with Christians Against Poverty and married at the age of 48. A journey with cancer concludes the story of a woman who considered herself to be God's servant in all circumstances.
You will be inspired as you marvel at the life story of this most amazing of women!
The pages throughout brim with humour, startling imagery of life in Africa, and larger-than-life characters. Exorcisms, perilous journeys, police corruption, rotten goat meat, mysterious illnesses, and a distinct lack of personal space are only some of the trials of missionary life described.
Despite suffering reverse culture shock after leaving missionary service, Annie found a new mission with Christians Against Poverty and married at the age of 48. A journey with cancer concludes the story of a woman who considered herself to be God's servant in all circumstances.
You will be inspired as you marvel at the life story of this most amazing of women!
