Dear Partners,
We would love to thank all of you, for your continued faithful support. These past few months have been full of joy, anticipation, provision, unforeseen health issues and clinging to the Father. Through this we are excited to share how the Lord has allowed us to be His true hands and feet.
Drilling: The end of last year we shared God’s plans on developing the Community Garden Center and for that to be accomplished we needed to drill a borehole/ well. With your willingness to help and God’s leading, the well is up and running. We were blown away to see how God worked every detail out to get this project off the ground. With you, our partners, the funds came pouring in and the drilling truck was ready to get to work in the village. On March 17th we were able to start drilling. Unfortunately, the first borehole was dry at 60 meters. The evening of March 18th God provided water on our second attempt at drilling 90 meters down. March 19th the well was flushed out (cleaned) and covered for 4 days. On March 23rd the pump was installed but we didn’t have enough piping to hit water. On March 25th we went back to add more pipes but found out all had to be removed and reattached. That evening we received clean drinking water from the hand pump. To know more about the community garden project please click here
Drought and Effects: Zambia, Africa, has experienced serious drought the past two years. With this continuing it has caused much hardship on the village farmers who rely on rain for crops. Also due to the drought, businesses have been affected greatly. No one is exempt from long hours of no electricity and water. At the moment, we have electricity about 5-6 hours daily and it’s expected to get worse. We usually would do a monthly shopping but because of this food just spoils. The water reservoir is experiencing very low to no water and with no power to pump water, it can’t be pumped back in. This is causing hours at a time (to some places 24 hours) with no water. Our electricity is also generated through the water. So we are at a ‘no win’ situation. No water no power. If you would love to help one or more families with relief food or any needs you can do so through our program called “COMMUNITY BANK.”
Future Action: We are planning to move out to our new ‘mission field’~ the Community Garden Center ~ located in the village. In past few months we started building a simple 2-bedroom house out of the material and resources found around the property. We used the stones, building sand, gravel and water from the borehole. As this is our new focus point, we started a nursery of fruit trees at our home in town. We experienced much success with mango, avocado and date trees. We are currently looking for more lemon and orange trees. Within a short time all the trees will be moving into their forever home on the farm.
Trusting God: As God continues to develop the Community Garden Center, we can’t wait to see the mountains He will move as we build relationships by teaching the community how to grow their own food. Also we hope to mentor Milton, our farm employee. This drought is a blessing and the perfect opportunity to share God’s love in the darkness. Sometimes we want to resist the uncomfortable but that’s exactly where God wants to use us. Please keep in your prayers with how you can partner. As this project moves forward, we are in need of some farming tools, irrigation system, some local employees and future leaders of discipleship groups. We are trusting God for the needed resources as His ministry here continues to grow.
Updates on Ministry and Prayer Request:
George (middle), one of our youths, just graduated from National Service and has been deployed to the Zambia National Service Headquarters. This is the perfect opportunity for him. He gets to use tools of discipleship training and make disciples.
Frank is the leader in Natebe Village and we have the privilege of meeting at his home for Bible Study. Please keep him in your prayers because he has been sick for some time.
My family hasn’t been doing well in terms of health. Therefore, we treasure your prayers, especially for my wife and our daughter, Hadassah, and myself. We are trusting God for complete healing. Please continue to pray for us so we can have the compassion that Jesus had toward the lost and unreached people groups.
If you or someone you know (individual, church or organization) would like to be a part of what we are doing here in Zambia Africa, you can partner with us by giving annually, monthly or a one-time donation either online: https://allnations.kindful.com fieldworker: Holt, Faith & Muunga, Fred -178 OR you can mail in a check to All Nations Family P.O. Box 55 Grandview, MO 64030. Please make check payable to All Nations Family (Do not write in memo line of the check). Place a separate note with your prefrences: Holt, Faith & Muunga, Fred -178 and be sure to include your name and address in order to receive a tax-deductible receipt for your donations.
We are so very blessed to have a team of friends and faithful supporters like you. With love His willing hands and feet,
The Muunga Family
Fred, faith, Hadassah, Asher & Anne