Brian’s Restored Faith | An Update from Zambia
Brian graduated from our program for orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia and now works with our team as a Maintenance Department Intern. He shares his powerful story of transformation below—
Life was difficult in the beginning.
I spent my early years living with my grandmother, but when my grandmother passed away, I had to move back in with my mother. During that time, my stepfather was abusive, and my mother numbed the pain with alcohol.
“I started to believe I was born with bad luck in my DNA. I questioned God often, asking Him why He gave me a mother who drank carelessly while others had loving and supportive parents.”
I was left alone to fend for myself for days at a time. To survive, I began selling alcohol to earn money for food. I had no choice but to focus on survival.
In 2013, my mother’s younger sister took me in. I began attending school, but to progress to 8th grade, I would need to pay school fees. I stayed home for two months, unable to afford to pay for school.
But God had different plans.
A pastor from Lifesong Zambia connected me with the sponsorship program, allowing me to re-enroll in school. And in 2018, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Since then, I’ve continued to grow spiritually and have developed a deep desire to know God more and live according to His Word.
In 2022, I was invited to study at Lifesong Zambia. I received love and care, and for the first time, all of my basic needs were met. I no longer thought of going back to selling alcohol to survive. I received parental love and care from staff members.
Top: Brian works as an intern for Lifesong Zambia.
I am incredibly grateful for quality education and dedicated teachers.
“Because when life became so challenging for me, and I lost hope for my future—especially my education—Lifesong entered my life and restored my faith.”
After completing secondary education, I began working as an intern in the Maintenance Department.
I’ve gained invaluable skills and a heart for service and stewardship. I’ve learned to interact effectively with people from all walks of life, and by working alongside experienced mentors, I am confidently transitioning into adulthood. Looking ahead, I hope to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Biological Science.
I am committed to serving God all my life.
It is my prayer that the love I have experienced will be extended to other vulnerable and orphaned children in Zambia and across Africa.
Pray for Zambia
- Praise God that Brian is learning valuable skills in his maintenance department internship.
- Pray for wisdom for our staff as they mentor children who have been exposed to drugs.
- Praise God for Brian’s transformed heart and full surrender to the Lord.
- Pray for more orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia to be transformed by the Gospel.
- Praise God for ways our students are equipped to become leaders in their communities.
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