October 2008
FCV Update
Dear Friend,
Changed lives - that is really what Faith Children's Village is all about.
The "insaka" in Bemba culture refers to the thatch structure in the center of a village where village meetings take place. The word has come to have a broader application referring to an organized meeting. Our insaka at Faith Children's Village is held the last Saturday of each month. The children and staff gather together under the thatch structure in the center of the village for a time of singing, sharing from the Word, games and birthday celebrations.
This past Saturday Domisani, Agrippa and Joseph, three of our boys responded to the invitation and professed faith in Christ for Salvation. One of the girls came for counseling with a spiritual problem that she has been struggling with.
"I thank God for my salvation..."
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Faith Children's Village is not only about changed lives of the children, but changed lives even among the staff!
Each Tuesday Lori and I spend the day at the Village. I have the privilege of leading the staff in a discipleship Bible study each week. It has been such a blessing to help work through issues with the staff and see changes in the lives of our children.
In a recent Tuesday staff meeting I asked for testimonies. Mary gave the following testimony:
"I am so thankful to God for my salvation. He delivered me from darkness. I was ignorant of who God was. At that time I was the witch-doctor for the community in Kakolo, I used to talk to the spirits, I didn't know. I was actually talking to demons and they were talking to me. But God brought light and truth and I received Jesus Christ as my Savior. I am so happy, now I know, now I am free and I am serving God."
Mary's came to know Christ through the gospel witness of Faith Baptist Church in Kakolo. A couple years ago she was hired as an assistant house mother. Beginning this month, Mary has been promoted to senior house mother. She looks after 12 boys in house #1 - they love her.
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| CHILD PROFILE |
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Simon Mwale
Simon says he wants to become a Pastor when he grows up.
After the death of his parents, Simon was struggling to survive from day to day. He would often go several days at a time without eating. Click here to read more about Simon.
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SPONSOR NEWS - Getting Ready for A Village Christmas
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Christmas is just around the corner! Plans are already underway in preparation for the celebration of Christ's birth at Faith Children's Village
Sponsors find out more information - click here!
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PRAYER REQUESTS
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 Staff:
- Hiring of 2 House Mothers
- Hiring of 2 House Mother Assistants
- Assistant Director - A Missionary Family with a heart to disciple.
Salvation:
- Edward Siwakwi
- Shadrech Banda
- Suzen Siwakwi
- Bertha Kapambwe
Provision for construction of House #10 |
Faith Children's Village exists to bring orphaned children in Zambia into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and train them to serve Him with their lives. (Click here to learn more about us.)
Thank you for your faithful prayers for this ministry!
May God bless you,
PHILIP HUNT
Director
hunt.philip@ifmnews.com
