Mocha Brunji (Good Day) from Zambia.
Yesterday we gathered with about 75 individuals from The Village of Hope for church. It was a true representation of Revelation 7 (take a moment to read this passage). It was beautiful to worship with those from other tribes, nations and other languages….all praising one God! It was a beautiful and emotional experience for the team.
The Village has several small businesses that help support it financially. One of those is a “Take Away” (Hope Restaurant). Hope Restaurant provides skill training for some of the older members of The Village as well as provide food and services for the many truckers that drive up and down The Great North Road – where VOH is located.
After church, we joined “the olders” for a meal and a time of games with them. It was so fun to hear the laughter, the jeering, and experience pure joy.
At the core of The Village of Hope are the orphans. 10% of the population of Zambia are orphans (out of the AIDS crisis). The Village is a home to both orphans and vulnerable children (children from abusive situations). As you can see from the pictures, Uncle Gavin, Uncle Dave, Uncle Gary, and Aunt Nita are all doing well, getting to know some of the older children (young adults – as they never age out of The Village of Hope).
True Hope, in the name of Jesus Christ is given here. We are seeing it and experiencing it first hand. God is at work. The name of Jesus is being lifted high and celebrated here.
Zee Como (Thank You) for your prayers as we continue to do God’s work at The Village of Hope. We are off to a wonderful start.
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