Dear Family and Friends,
It is with a FULL heart that I write to share some joyous news with you! For more than 8 years now, I have had a PASSIONATE desire to go on a mission trip to Africa. I cannot even begin to describe with adequate words the depth of the longing inside I have had for this country. It is with absolute praise and exultation that I tell you that God in His sweet grace and perfect providence has opened the door for me to go to Zambia for 2 weeks this June!! And I can honestly say that God’s answer to my prayer is MORE THAN ENOUGH for me, but God in His love and amazing wonder continues to pour out His blessings upon me. For you see, God not only faithfully went before me and prepared a place for me in Africa, but He has also brought to fulfillment another desire of my heart that He has birthed in me to serve, love on, and expend myself on orphaned children. My soul echoes back to Him shouts of “Yes, Lord, Yes!” The timing of this trip cannot be any sweeter too - as I will be celebrating my 32nd birthday in Zambia surrounded by my sweet children’s faces that the Lord has entrusted to me for a short season. It truly feels like He is giving me the best birthday present I could ever imagine! My eyes well up with tears now as I am reflecting on His goodness. I am absolutely overwhelmed by Him!
I would love to share with you more information about the ministry that I will be partnering with as well as give you a visual picture of how we will be serving Him in Zambia in Jesus’ name:
Zambia is a landlocked country located in the south central Africa. Zambia has a little over 11 million people in it, but a full 1 million of these people, are in fact, children who have been orphaned due to the ravages of AIDS and other poverty-related diseases. The U.N. says that Zambia has the highest per capita orphan rate in the world, and although Zambia is some 10,000 miles aware and seemingly forgotten, these children are ever before the heart of God. And as such, God has now laid that burden on my heart.
I will be going to minister the first 2 weeks of June in the orphanages of Zambia through an organization called Family Legacy Missions International based in Dallas, Texas. Family Legacy Missions International (FLMI) is a federally qualified, tax-exempt public charity whose mission is to alleviate the suffering of children on the other side of the world in Africa, while bringing the Good News of the Kingdom of God to them. We will be working directly with the orphans each day: playing games, teaching Bible lessons, singing songs, and just plain hugging and loving the kids (I can’t wait!!!). Everyday, we will bus all the orphan children into a giant recreation facility and give them an incredible day of sports, food, fun, and love – all in the name of Jesus!
Yes, I am writing you today to ask you to prayerfully consider partnering with me on this incredible investment for eternity. First and foremost, I VALUE your prayers for our team and those whose lives will be touched by God through us. Without inquiring of the Lord and seeking Him diligently, we will fail in our efforts to impact Zambia for His name sake. I FIRMLY believe that God answers prayers, and I am asking you to pray for the logistics of this trip: safety, smooth travel, good health, financial support; pray for me: that I would become more and more sensitive to the Spirit, that my heart would become His, that His Word would fall fresh on me during my times before His throne; and most of all pray for each and every one of those precious children that will step foot on the camp ground. May that ground be declared HOLY for God Himself is dwells there! May they see Him through eyes of faith and know Him as God their Savior!
Beyond your prayers, if you are led to join me by financially supporting this mission, I would be incredibly thankful. The total cost for this trip is $4,100 and I need to raise it in its entirety by April 15th or I will not be able to go. I know that does not give me much time, but God is not bound by time! Amen! I am trusting in, leaning on, and confidently hoping in the Lord to meet all my needs according to His glorious riches! This cost not only includes covering my expenses, but a portion also provides for t-shirts, food, and supplies to over 10,000 orphans so they can attend camp this summer, as well as transportation, food, and salary expenses for 150 Zambia workers (our drivers, translators, etc). Please know that any expenses that occur “off the mission field” so to speak (sightseeing, shopping, etc) is covered completely by me and is not included in the money needed to be raised.
Thank you so much for your consideration to partner with me prayerfully and financially as I journey to Zambia, Africa in Jesus’ name to declare the Good News of Jesus Christ. I look forward to seeing God move in a mighty, powerful way in my life and in the lives of my team and in the lives of our sweet orphaned children. To God be ALL THE GLORY forever and ever!
Blessings!
Kim Smith =)
It is with a FULL heart that I write to share some joyous news with you! For more than 8 years now, I have had a PASSIONATE desire to go on a mission trip to Africa. I cannot even begin to describe with adequate words the depth of the longing inside I have had for this country. It is with absolute praise and exultation that I tell you that God in His sweet grace and perfect providence has opened the door for me to go to Zambia for 2 weeks this June!! And I can honestly say that God’s answer to my prayer is MORE THAN ENOUGH for me, but God in His love and amazing wonder continues to pour out His blessings upon me. For you see, God not only faithfully went before me and prepared a place for me in Africa, but He has also brought to fulfillment another desire of my heart that He has birthed in me to serve, love on, and expend myself on orphaned children. My soul echoes back to Him shouts of “Yes, Lord, Yes!” The timing of this trip cannot be any sweeter too - as I will be celebrating my 32nd birthday in Zambia surrounded by my sweet children’s faces that the Lord has entrusted to me for a short season. It truly feels like He is giving me the best birthday present I could ever imagine! My eyes well up with tears now as I am reflecting on His goodness. I am absolutely overwhelmed by Him!
I would love to share with you more information about the ministry that I will be partnering with as well as give you a visual picture of how we will be serving Him in Zambia in Jesus’ name:
Zambia is a landlocked country located in the south central Africa. Zambia has a little over 11 million people in it, but a full 1 million of these people, are in fact, children who have been orphaned due to the ravages of AIDS and other poverty-related diseases. The U.N. says that Zambia has the highest per capita orphan rate in the world, and although Zambia is some 10,000 miles aware and seemingly forgotten, these children are ever before the heart of God. And as such, God has now laid that burden on my heart.
I will be going to minister the first 2 weeks of June in the orphanages of Zambia through an organization called Family Legacy Missions International based in Dallas, Texas. Family Legacy Missions International (FLMI) is a federally qualified, tax-exempt public charity whose mission is to alleviate the suffering of children on the other side of the world in Africa, while bringing the Good News of the Kingdom of God to them. We will be working directly with the orphans each day: playing games, teaching Bible lessons, singing songs, and just plain hugging and loving the kids (I can’t wait!!!). Everyday, we will bus all the orphan children into a giant recreation facility and give them an incredible day of sports, food, fun, and love – all in the name of Jesus!
Yes, I am writing you today to ask you to prayerfully consider partnering with me on this incredible investment for eternity. First and foremost, I VALUE your prayers for our team and those whose lives will be touched by God through us. Without inquiring of the Lord and seeking Him diligently, we will fail in our efforts to impact Zambia for His name sake. I FIRMLY believe that God answers prayers, and I am asking you to pray for the logistics of this trip: safety, smooth travel, good health, financial support; pray for me: that I would become more and more sensitive to the Spirit, that my heart would become His, that His Word would fall fresh on me during my times before His throne; and most of all pray for each and every one of those precious children that will step foot on the camp ground. May that ground be declared HOLY for God Himself is dwells there! May they see Him through eyes of faith and know Him as God their Savior!
Beyond your prayers, if you are led to join me by financially supporting this mission, I would be incredibly thankful. The total cost for this trip is $4,100 and I need to raise it in its entirety by April 15th or I will not be able to go. I know that does not give me much time, but God is not bound by time! Amen! I am trusting in, leaning on, and confidently hoping in the Lord to meet all my needs according to His glorious riches! This cost not only includes covering my expenses, but a portion also provides for t-shirts, food, and supplies to over 10,000 orphans so they can attend camp this summer, as well as transportation, food, and salary expenses for 150 Zambia workers (our drivers, translators, etc). Please know that any expenses that occur “off the mission field” so to speak (sightseeing, shopping, etc) is covered completely by me and is not included in the money needed to be raised.
Thank you so much for your consideration to partner with me prayerfully and financially as I journey to Zambia, Africa in Jesus’ name to declare the Good News of Jesus Christ. I look forward to seeing God move in a mighty, powerful way in my life and in the lives of my team and in the lives of our sweet orphaned children. To God be ALL THE GLORY forever and ever!
Blessings!
Kim Smith =)
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