Celebrating a Retiring Mama

After over 11 years of service, Mama Sarah has bravely decided it’s time to enter a season of rest. She is retiring at the end of July. We were thankful for the opportunity to honor her while we were all together in June.

Mama Sarah has been a staple in the Chongwe family homes, lovingly mothering children who are not biologically her own for over a decade. It will be difficult to imagine the Family Homes without her, but we are grateful she answered God’s call on her life and poured into so many children.

The entire EOH family and staff gathered under the insaka for Mama Sarah’s celebration. We heard heartfelt words of gratitude from her children, sang, laughed, and enjoyed cake together. We savored this bittersweet moment, celebrating a special mama, so thankful for all she’s done.

Mama Sarah with Gary Schneider, CEO

Please pray for Mama Sarah as she transitions into this new season and pray for God’s wisdom as the selection process begins for a new Mama to raise the next generation of orphaned children.

Mama Sarah’s Family, 2023

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