Zambia, Africa
Dear Partners,
It is always a joy to share how the Lord is working through us here in Zambia. Every victory we experience is worthy of praise to Christ Jesus.
This past year has had its ups and down. We have experienced many questions and waited for answers. We were planning to drill a borehole on the property given to us in the Village this past year. But God had other good plans for us.
Baby Anne’s arrival:
From the beginning of my wife’s pregnancy, she was to be hospitalized until delivery. We moved from Livingstone hospital to Lusaka hospital seeking medical advice, but unfortunately we couldn’t find the answers we so wanted to hear. Yes, it true, we walked in fear. We became discouraged, full of worry, scared, stressed out and hopeless. But our Father had other plans. He worked everything out for our good and His Glory. He gave my wife a name, (Gracen). This insured her that the baby would be OK. He gave us an amazing doctor who worked with us, prayed over us, soon became family to us and delivered Anne.
Updates:
Youth in Linda: 5 years ago Jack (African Shade) and I started a youth program at our friend’s farm in Linda. Youths came from all walks of life. There was a handful of faithful youths willing to learn and grow. As we taught them new life skills, their walk with Christ increased.
It has been a great honor to walk along side and see God transform them from the inside out over the years. These grade twelve graduates have enrolled in the University, military training, or are currently working. God has grown and gifted each one of them in amazing ways. We can’t wait to see how God uses them.
Bethesda Girls: Seven of the girls have graduated 12th grade and will return for skills training in January for 9 months. The other eight girls remaining enjoyed a game night before traveling home for the holiday. We pray over all our girls’ safe travels and return in January.
Saturday Kids Fellowship: This is located at our home and is going well. Kids are growing in numbers and since schools have closed our yard has quickly become the hangout spot all week long. Hadassah and Asher are enjoying this.
Grandma’s in Linda: It is a great joy to see how God is working through and in each one’s life. We have seen the fruit grow over the past year. From Grandma’s to great grandchildren. The group has flourished in God’s Word and has grown in number.
Bibles: We were gifted a donation and were able to purchase about 100 Bibles in the local languages Tonga, Lozi, and English. As we give out God’s Word we are able to witness transformation.
Mr. Frank’s House: Fred discipleship group one day, noticed a need and got to work to remedy it. Frank’s house was being eaten away from termites and rain season was not far away. Everyone came together and built a new shelter in his time of need.
This coming year 2024:
We would love to develop the Community Garden Center (farm) by drilling the borehole. At the farm, we have employed Lovemore, who has a family of 4. They are living on site and have been a huge blessing. Lovemore has gotten the fields’ ready, started planting and is taking care of the chicken run project.
We currently go to deliver water once or twice a week depending on weather. This is quite expensive but we believe this is where God wants us to focus our time and energy at the moment. So we are hoping with the borehole we will be able to build strong relationships within the community by being learners, as well as teaching others the skills of how to grow from seed, and nurturing and harvesting a crop. Through this we are able to empower families with job opportunities, which will open doors for discipleship training and leading people/ families to Christ. Once the harvest is ready it goes back into the Community Bank and helps families in need.
If you feel led personally to help us drill the Borehole, the village community will be so blessed. You can give specifically to that project at allnations.us donate and click on give online now to Holt, Faith & Muunga Fred-178. The total cost is about 5,000 US dollars.
Prayer Requests :
- Wisdom on training up and equipping new disciple/leaders.
- Provision and new Partnerships with God’s ministry here in Zambia.
- Borehole Project (Well) at the Community Garden Center.
- People to come work alongside us here in Africa.
Thank you for enabling us to bring God’s love, hope and truth to the lost and unreached people groups. We are excited to continue working and serve Christ Jesus with you here in Zambia. Let’s hold on tight to see where God leads us in the next year, as we trust Him for His Provision.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
Fred, Faith, Hadassah, Asher & Anne