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June 25, 2022
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God’s love was evident in five year old Jesse’s* life when Care Workers visited to see another child in the family who was already coming to the Life Centre. Quickly assessing the situation, they also invited Jesse and his siblings to the Life Centre. Now Jesse basks in the love and support of the Care Workers who holistically care for his physical and emotional wellbeing. Care Worker Mary says, “We trust God for breakthrough and healing. We know He will provide for their needs. The children have formed an attachment that feels unbreakable. I love them and I believe that they will make something of their lives despite the challenges they endure each day.”
– Maranatha Community, Zambia
March 7, 2021
When Matilda attended a Maranatha Workshop, where Care Workers can learn about who Jesus is, who he can be in their lives, and what it means to serve the most vulnerable children, she was struggling with the abuse of alcohol, even during her attendance on the first day of the Workshop. Thankfully God has no limitations! He ministered to Matilda in amazing ways throughout the Workshop. She and her husband have since become Care Workers, turned away from alcohol, and begun to serve their community. Praise God!
October 16, 2020
Maranatha Community, Zambia
Nine-year-old Mary* is a sociable child who loves the colour pink and attending school, where she is in grade 2. Mary’s parents divorced when she was young, leaving her mother alone in caring for her family of five. Struggling to walk because of a physical disability, Mary’s mother now relies on her eldest daughter to earn a meagre income from buying and selling tomatoes, which barely covers their basic needs. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the restrictions put on the number of people allowed to gather in one place, Mary comes to the Care Point, to receive a hot, nutritious meal and then return home, but not before she receives love and support from the Care Workers.
September 2, 2020
When were you last this excited to go somewhere?
Sara*, Rachel* and Evan* on their way to the Life Centre in Maranatha Community, #Zambia.
November 2, 2018
Edan* is a joyful seven-year-old boy who, despite life’s challenges, has an energy and zest for life. Living with his aunt, uncle, older brother and a mother who is deaf and mute is extremely difficult, but coming to the Care Point daily has changed his life. His aunt and uncle have since become Care Workers, and Edan no longer has to worry about where his next meal is coming from, taking a huge burden off his family.
Maranatha Community, Zambia.
June 28, 2017
The overwhelming themes in Silas’* young life have been confusion, pain and tension. This can be attributed to the ongoing conflict between his family members over who should stand up and take responsibility for Silas.
Silas is a six-year old boy living in the community of Maranatha. In order to provide for his family, his father goes into the Democratic Republic of Congo to make charcoal. These trips require him to be away from the family for long periods of time. Additionally, Silas’ mother is with her other son who has been admitted to a hospital in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka. It is unknown when either of Silas’ parents will return. So, for now, Silas is living with his aunt.
Silas’ aunt is young and struggles to take on the responsibility of caring for Silas. Silas is without a consistent parental figure to guide him and teach him.
A few months ago, Silas lost his eyesight but the reason remains a mystery. When Care Workers from Maranatha Community Based Organisation found Silas, they knew he was vulnerable and in need of their care and concern. Hands at Work is working closely with Silas’ Care Worker, Jack, to advocate for the young boy and his lost eyesight. In the meantime, Jack visits Silas and his family on a regular basis, reminding Silas that he is not alone, but instead, is very much loved.
At the Maranatha Care Point, 65 of the most vulnerable children in this community receive a daily meal, access to education and access to basic health care.
The Care Point has a bore hole which is used for collecting water to cook with and to drink.
The Care Workers are committed to bringing life and God’s love to the children they serve; giving them a reason to smile amidst difficult circumstances.