The villagers of Lihukwa used to fish the local rivers, but this barely provided them with enough food or income to survive. Families went hungry, there was no school or hospital, and accessing essential supplies was challenging. Pastor Teddy Chinyama visited the village and began offering Bible study. Then, as he got to know the villagers, he taught them how to use the land God had given them and trained them in growing a variety of crops. They began to hope for a better life, and transformation began. They successfully petitioned the local council to set up a health clinic and support the construction of a new school. New projects are springing up all the time. The villagers now grow their own food and sell vegetables at the market. People are now able to afford what they need, and hunger is a thing of the past.
Zambian village believed for more - and got it
Written by David Fletcher 15 Dec 2021Additional Info
- Praise: God for Pastor Teddy’s work to envision and empower this community to make positive changes and lift themselves out of poverty. May the villagers continue to thrive with successful projects. (Romans 15:13)
- More: www.tearfund.org/stories/2021/12/how-a-village-in-zambia-believed-for-more-and-got-it
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