We are overwhelmed with joy and so expectant to see how God can and will use us in this beautiful picture he is painting. We feel humbled knowing that He is writing our story and working with this ministry in Zambia is part of it.
He has been preparing us for such a time as this. We still have a long road ahead as we prepare both spiritually and financially for this journey. We know that He is faithful. We do have to raise funds as full time missionaries. We are working right now along side the staff to figure out the exact budget and expenses it will cost to get there and get set up with housing as well as to sustain our family monthly. These costs will not just cover our living expenses but will also help to contribute to the ministry we will be doing there. To do this we need people willing to lock arms with ours while serving.
In Zambia we will be filling many roles and will be working along with national staff to fill areas of need. Some of the areas we will be ministering is; mentoring and working with the youth, construction as well as maintenance, and assisting in the office there. Brandon will be taking on a full-time role/position. I will be homeschooling and helping to acclimate our children to a new culture as well as volunteering. We look forward more than anything to being hands on and our children loving on people right along side us. If you would like to know other ways in which our family will be involved you can check out the Kids Alive website. There are many different programs they have in Zambia in which we will could be involved in. Within the next week I will post a link where you can directly go to support financially if you feel led.
(http://www.kidsalive.org/around-the-world/africa/zambia/)
We are in the process of putting together our first newsletter so you will be updated as we are preparing for departure and also when we step foot on Zambian soil. Would you please email (or message through fb) with your home address as well as email so we can add you to our mailing list. Soon we will be starting a few fundraisers to raise funds to help us get there. We have also been simplifying for months trying to prepare for a sale to start selling items in our home.
We do plan on continuing to foster while we are on US soil. We want to be available for God to use to minister to whatever children he sends us while we are here.
We have also have been given favor with our (Brandon's) current job that they will allow him to work right up until we leave.
As far as a time line. We are really not sure what to expect as far as just how long it may take to be fully funded in order to be able to leave. Once we are 90% funded we can set our date for departure. We will then go 3-4 week to a cross-cultural training and once 100% funded we will be on our way to Zambia. We will be updating and keeping everyone in the loop as far as how things will go. One thing that we are sure of is that the Lord knows exactly when and in what season we are supposed to be there. So we are trusting Him with that (whether we will be moving in a year or longer).
Thank you so much already for those who have been praying and also for continued prayers as we walk by faith into what we know the Lord has been calling us to. Thank you also for praying and asking the Lord what part He would like you to play to help us get to Zambia. Your prayers above all are so appreciated.
In His Service
Love,
The Fullers
Prayer Requests:
- God would give us wisdom in the decisions we have to make up until departure.
- God would provide people to partner with us to a through prayer and/or financial support.
- That he would prepare the hearts of the kids we will be working with.
- That the Lord would prepare our hearts to minister to whoever we cross paths with.
- That he would prepare our children to minister and this would be an easy transition for them.
Kids Alive International
Our Vision
Kids Alive International envisions a world where every child grows up in a loving family, reaches their full potential, and has the eternal hope that comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Our Mission
Kids Alive International reflects the love of Christ by rescuing orphans and vulnerable children, nurturing them with quality holistic care, and sharing with them the transforming power of Jesus Christ so they are enabled to instill hope in others.
Our History
Kids Alive International began in 1916 in Shantung Province, China, when missionaries Leslie and Ava Anglin began taking in homeless Chinese children.
From those humble beginnings, Kids Alive today has expanded worldwide, helping care for thousands of children through residential homes, care centers and schools.
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