Thank you for all your prayers and support whilst we were away. We had an amazing trip. The team were brilliant and it was great seeing God use everyone in different ways. It was so good to see Leah and Alex again. Leah works for EFZ and is heading up what we're doing in Serenje. She is based in Lusaka, the capital, but travelled up to Serenje with us. Alex is our Project Officer based in Serenje. They are two of the most incredible people I've ever met. Their commitment and love for the people of Serenje is inspiring.
It's always encouraging to see the amazing work that is being done by EFZ and the pastors on the ground. However the community visits to individual homes revealed the extent of poverty and how much more still needs to be done. Please pray for Leah, Alex and the pastors, as they face overwhelming need.
We didn't distribute the shoes and coats while we there. We felt that it was best that the pastors did this and they are going to email us some photos.
Over the coming weeks and months we'll keep you updated with more stories and photos of what's happening in Serenje.
Special thanks to Jacqui Webber-Gant for updating the blog while we were in Serenje!
Monday, 24 August 2009
Thursday, 6 August 2009
One needy family
We visited a child-headed household of 7 orphans on Tues. The eldest was 15 and youngest was 11 months. The 14 year old daughter was playing mum & had stopped school to look after the others. It was heart breaking. Leah & the pastors are going 2 trying 2 move them nearer to the centre of Serenje so they can look after them better. Please pray for their safety till then.
Zoe
Zoe
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
News from Helen
Yesterday (Sunday) we visited two local churches for their services. Was great to feel a part of each community. Today I ran a worship training session for about 70 people representing 7 churches. It was an incredible morning of teaching and sharing and God came in real power on the people. It's amazing to see how they are desperate for new teaching and direction (and I loved it too!)
Tomorrow we go to Kashitu with the shoes and coats which were sent over.
Helen.
Tomorrow we go to Kashitu with the shoes and coats which were sent over.
Helen.
Sunday, 2 August 2009
School Visits
On Friday we visited Kankosco School which is the school that is partnering with Sandy Lane School. We received an amazing welcome and we were able to take a look at their garden that had changed dramatically since we visited here last time in April.
In the afternoon we visited the school that Garth have partnered with and also gave them the Binfield football kit!
Today we ran the Youth Conference which went really well. We are having an amazing time and everyone is healthy.
Zoe
Posted via text message
In the afternoon we visited the school that Garth have partnered with and also gave them the Binfield football kit!
Today we ran the Youth Conference which went really well. We are having an amazing time and everyone is healthy.
Zoe
Posted via text message
Thursday, 30 July 2009
News from Pip
This morning we made home visits. The area was more developed today as there were more children attending school and eating regularly.
In the afternoon we visited a primary school. We were given an amazing greeting with lots of beautiful smiling children and many games were played. It was a lovely day but we are all very tired now.
Please pray for energy for Helen as she plans a worship conference.
Pip x
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In the afternoon we visited a primary school. We were given an amazing greeting with lots of beautiful smiling children and many games were played. It was a lovely day but we are all very tired now.
Please pray for energy for Helen as she plans a worship conference.
Pip x
Posted via text message
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
Shoes and Coats
The shoes and coats have arrived! We are hoping to distribute them on Tuesday. Yesterday we visited the plot of land and Ed and Peter helped measure it up.
In the afternoon we were met by 1,500 school children who performed a traditional Zambian dance to welcome us. After that we tried to organise some sports.
Today we're visiting some orphan homes that Kerith has been supporting with food and schooling. What a privilege. Zoe Hayes
Posted via text message.
In the afternoon we were met by 1,500 school children who performed a traditional Zambian dance to welcome us. After that we tried to organise some sports.
Today we're visiting some orphan homes that Kerith has been supporting with food and schooling. What a privilege. Zoe Hayes
Posted via text message.
Monday, 27 July 2009
Arrived in Zambia
Helen: Arrived in Zambia tired but well, but without our luggage! We went to Leah's church this morning in our 3 day old clothes. Luckily African's are very welcoming. They had amazing worship and an inspiring preach and after that we had the opportunity to meet the Bishop.
Ou bags finally arrived so we could change and have tea with the Vice President's wife. It is amazing to realise a shared passion for this country and she has invited us back on ourlast day to meet the first lady of Zambia-quite a day! We journey up to Serenje tomorrow.
Sent via text message from Zoe's phone.
Ou bags finally arrived so we could change and have tea with the Vice President's wife. It is amazing to realise a shared passion for this country and she has invited us back on ourlast day to meet the first lady of Zambia-quite a day! We journey up to Serenje tomorrow.
Sent via text message from Zoe's phone.
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