So for any of you who have supported ZOE in any way over the years, whether through prayer, financial support, or encouragement for us to travel over here, we can assure you that God is working through you here in Zimbabwe. I was overwhelmed to be here and to meet the precious children we've been supporting. God's kingdom was truly near as we fellowshiped with the children and learned about their projects. The empowerment program has radically changed the course of their lives. They are going from eating one meal every 2-3 days to eating 2-3 meals per day because of this program. And that is only part of it. They have come together to care for one another and for the other people in their families so that no one is alone or struggling alone. They are truly lifting eachother up. Each child creates a dream chart with 4 squares: their likes, dislikes, what makes them sad, and their dream/goal for the future. The three children who shared with us all have lost both parents. One 13 year old boy was living alone for a year and a half after even his grandmother died. ZOE empowerment has created a family situation for them now in which they will never be alone. They know God's love first hand now through eachother. And they are filled with gratitude for those of us who have helped them through ZOE FUMC. When one group was asked what we could pray for for them, they responded that they thanked God that we have a heart for children and could we please continue to help other suffering children in other parts of the world. The projects they are working on include raising a humongous pig named Nes who is pregnant with 12 piglets, which they will sell and share the money. They will use the money to provide school fees and supplies and other necessities for their families. We also visited a most beautiful fenced in nutrition garden that the children have successfully constructed and raised the crops on their own. It has beautiful vegetables growing in it to supplement the maize that they are harvesting as well. These children are filled with the peace and joy of Jesus and I am so priveleged to be a small part of their life journey. I am so grateful to each of you who have also played a role in this journey back home. In His grace and peace, Stephanie