Zambia Homes
We are working with our Zambia partners to provide “Granny Homes”. A Granny Home is something new. In Zambia, it is not uncommon for children to lose one or both parents (and even be abandoned when a parent remarries). The responsibility for the children often falls on the grandparents – usually the grandmother, or “Granny.”
The latrine outside Jeni’s old home.
The blankets Mary and her grandchildren shared.
BCH’s first two homes in Zambia are Granny Homes! Our first two grannies are members of their local Baptist Church.
Jeni, one of our grannies, is a widow who lost her son several years ago. Her six grandchildren lived with her daughter-in-law, but they were not cared for well. Mary, our second granny, is raising seven grandchildren from a combination of two widowed daughters and two additional daughters that have left their children in her care. Mary is described as hard-working, humble, and honest. Both grannies are living testimonies of sacrificing without complaint.
Jeni and her grandchildren outside their new home.
Recently, two churches provided the funds needed to build and furnish the Granny homes. Their gifts will even pay the school fees of the children for the entire year!
Mary and her grandchildren outside their new home.
On the way home!
One of these supporting churches is Lemoyne Baptist Church. Pastor Scott Kigar says, “We wanted to help, but could not complete the project alone. God led our churches to partner together to provide all the items.” Lemoyne Baptist Church is joined by Pastor Larry and Open Bible Church.
You may remember that Scott Kigar, and his wife Maggie, are former BCH employees. We are excited to continue the ministry journey with them and their heart for children.
Pastor Larry and Pastor Scott added, “We strongly encourage any church or family to help start a Zambia Home or take on another BCH project. In addition to helping orphaned and vulnerable children, it will be a great blessing to you!”