Big news from our family – AJ, Levi, and I (Laura) are heading to Tanzania for 6 months. We will be serving through Seeds of Hope Childrens Ministry, living and working at a small orphanage in a rural village called Mlandizi (54km outside of Dar es Salaam). The orphanage is currently in rough shape and our hope is to renovate it and transform in into a Christ centered, safe, loving, and family style home where these children can thrive and know they are deeply valued.
Statistically, in Tanzania there are over 1 million children who have lost one or both parents and many live in unsafe or unstable conditions. Many orphaned children lack education, proper home care, and experience increased poverty. Seeds of Hope’s mission is to provide a safe, consistent home life and education so these children can grow and thrive.
We are incredibly grateful for those who have already come alongside us, encouraging us, praying for our family, and supporting us financially. We would love your continued prayers for energy, wisdom and the ability to love well as we serve in a new culture, as well as for our three children who will remain in Canada to work and go to school.
Stay in touch as we continue sharing what God is doing as we go. May His light shine bright in Mlandizi.
This is Amazing Grace 