Teams on Mission with EOH

Summer 2023 Mission Teams Recap

Mission Trips Help Orphans in Africa! We are praising God for an outstanding June in Zambia and the impact the short-term mission teams made this summer! Between mission team participants, interns, staff members, and board members, over 60 people came to Africa!

Youth Team from Valor and Legacy Christian

Our summer started with a large youth team comprised of students from Valor Christian High School in Highland Ranch, Colorado, and Legacy Christian Academy in Frisco, Texas. The teams came ready to share God’s love with the kids and build relationships! They hosted a three-day VBS for the kids at the Family Homes in Chongwe and a two-day VBS for the children in the Baby Homes. In addition to VBS, the team set up the Family Homes library and completed some painting projects for the Family and Baby Homes.

These Short-term mission teams helped orphans in Africa know they are loved by God.

Leadership and Vision Casting

While this team was hard at work, Founder Gary Schneider and VP of Operations Alyson Presley hosted a board meeting, joining American and Zambian board members in valuable ministry discussions and vision casting.

Purcellville Baptist Church

Our next team to arrive included members of Purcellville Baptist Church in Virginia, along with a longtime ministry supporter from Texas, Sam Mathai. This team was small but mighty! They evangelized in a nearby village, helped the EOH chaplains lead a prayer conference, completed a playground makeover, installed new ceilings in four homes, and did some exterior painting.

EOH Staff Families

Finally, in addition to these two teams, two EOH staff families—the Presleys and Smiths—brought their talents and gifts to serve the ministry.

In conclusion, these teams made a beautiful imprint on each child’s life. They were indeed the hands and feet of Jesus, pointing each child to the God who loves them dearly. Moreover, if you have ever wondered if mission trips are as valuable for the orphaned child as they are for the participant, they absolutely are! Short-term mission volunteers help orphans in Africa know they are loved and seen by God!

To see more about the trips visit everyorphan.org/missions.

PBC, Sam Mathai & Gary

The Smith Family

Video Recap

Read more STORIES OF HOPE and be encouraged by what God is doing for orphans and widows in Zambia.

This update comes from the 2023 Summer Ministry Update. You can read the complete newsletter below.