Because You Give: Zambia Mission Trip

Because you give, lives were transformed in a remote region of Zambia through the faithful service of a mission team from CityRise. Eleven members of CityRise joined three team members from Judea Harvest to bring the hope of the gospel and the love of Christ to a community where access to medical care and biblical teaching is limited.

Throughout the trip, the team had the opportunity to serve both the physical and spiritual needs of the people they encountered. They hosted a medical clinic that cared for hundreds of individuals while also sharing the message of salvation with every person who came. In total, 332 people received medical treatment and heard the gospel, opening the door for conversations that pointed them toward the hope found in Jesus.

At the same time, the team led Vacation Bible School for local children, creating a joyful environment filled with worship, Bible lessons, games, and activities. More than 450 children attended VBS, where they learned about God's love in a fun and engaging way. Seeds of faith were planted in young hearts that will continue to be nurtured by local believers long after the team returned home.

God moved powerfully throughout the week. Forty-two people made professions of faith in Christ and three new believers publicly declared their faith through baptism. These decisions represent changed lives and the beginning of new journeys of discipleship within the local church.

One encounter especially reminded the team of God's perfect timing and relentless pursuit of every individual. A man suffering from medical needs and demonic oppression heard that the mission team was coming to the area. Determined to find help, he walked five hours to reach the clinic. There, the team was able to care for him medically, pray with him, and share the hope and freedom found in Christ. Before leaving, they connected him with local church leaders who will continue walking alongside him through discipleship and ongoing care. It was a powerful reminder that no one is beyond God's reach and that He often prepares hearts long before His people arrive.