How Death Brought Life -- One Changed Life

Losing a parent may be one of the most devastating moments a child could possibly experience. Yet, so often in the midst of sorrow and ashes, our Father God delights in shining even brighter amidst the darkness.

Tania was only nine years old when she lost her father.  He had suffered from a long-term kidney disease that finally took his life.

Leaving Tania's mother a widow with six children, it was nearly impossible to make ends meet while trying to feed and educate her children. 

With no where else to turn, Tania's mother made the decision to send Tania and her siblings to Plan Escalon (partner of Lifesong Honduras), who helped those who do not have the means to pay for education.  At Plan Escalon, Tania and her siblings are receiving a quality education while hearing the gospel message of Christ!

Because of those who have invested in her at Plan Escalon, Tania desires to go to college after graduation and continue her studies to be a teacher. Her desire is to provide education classes for children (once like herself) who need to escalate out of poverty and have a future.

Tania...One Changed Life.

"...a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair." Isaiah 61:3

"Poor" Kids Come Out on Top -- Lifesong Zambia

**New Opportunity** We invite you to share a word of encouragement to our staff at Lifesong Zambia. To do so, please comment below and it will be forwarded to our staff. Thank you in advance for your kind words of support! 

We are blessed to share this update from Lifesong Zambia from missionary Shane McBride,

Do you remember back in your elementary and high school years when you dreaded THE TEST? The final exam. The one that meant you passed or failed. The test that is gut wrenching and has possibility to change you life. 

Our Grade 7 students are going through that very emotion right now. In Zambia, there are three major exams that every student must pass to move forward in their academic career. This past week, our first ever Grade 7 Students, along with Teacher Erick, went down to the local government school to participate in the MOCK Exams.  Our students were not only nervous about the test, but also about being mixed in with other schools. Our kids were made fun of, as they are know in the community as the "poor" kids.  It's heart breaking, but God is REDEMPTIVE. 

After the final day of exams, Teacher Erick was grading the MOCK Exams for about 40 kids.  As he was tallying the numbers, a smile overtook his face.  His class, the "poor" kids, achieved 7 out of the top 10 positions in the class!! God is so good!!  Blessed are the poor, blessed are the weak, for they will inherit the Kingdom. This was a strong message sent into the community, that God cares for His kids.  

Please join us in praying for our Grade 7 students that they will continue to study and work hard for THE TEST coming up Oct 30th - Nov 2nd.

$20/month for 22 students...

**Impact Zambia 100 update: 

Here are the 22 grade 7 students at the Lifesong Zambia School. These students will be moving to High School next year.  As of now, we don't have space for them. Knowing each of them, we desire to finish what we started and see these 22 students through graduation to set them on a path to break the cycle of poverty so many of them were born into.

Will you consider partnering with us to send these 22 students to High School?

We are asking for a monthly commitment of $20 for one year.

Twenty dollars.

 - eating at the new restaurant down the street...

 - the new DVD that just came out...

 - 4 or 5 of your monthly Starbucks ...

 - the cute little cardigan you've been eyeing...

I won't lie...this commitment will require sacrifice. But trust me. The sacrifce is always worth the reward.

What are you willing to sacrifice for these 22 grade 7 students?

Our goal is 100 people. $20 a month. One year commitment. A commitment that will be MATCHED dollar for dollar!

We have 27 commitments and 73 to go...we need YOUR help! 

To help bring JOY and PURPOSE to these grade 7 students, email info@lifesongfororphans.org.

To learn more about Impact Zambia 100, click here.

Impact Kaninga -- Lifesong Zambia

***Impact Zambia 100 update: 23 team members! 7 days to go!

Lifesong Zambia is not only touching the lives of children IN school, but also young adults that work FOR the school! Listen in to Kaninga's story...

We are seeking to expand our school that is currently at MAX capacity to continuing touching the lives of Zambia students and staff like Kaninga!

OUR GOAL for the next 7 days:

To join Impact Zambia 100 and have your dollars MATCHED email info@lifesongfororphans.org!

You Can See it in Their Faces - Lifesong Liberia

We invite you to listen in as Emmanuel Jones, director of Lifesong Liberia, shares of the changes that God has brought about for the kids of Liberia,

Please continue to join us in prayer for our kids in Liberia.  That they may experience the love of Jesus and changes lives for His glory!