Zambia

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Country Quick Facts Zambia Population: 11.8 million Capital City: Lusaka (1 million +) Main Languages: English (official), 7 national languages, about 70 dialects Main People Groups: More than 70 African tribes, European, Indian Religions: Christianity (many mix Christian beliefs with African religions or with Islam), African traditional religions, Islam, Hinduism Population: 11.8 million Capital City: Lusaka (1 million +) Main Languages: English (official), 7 national languages, about 70 dialects Main People Groups: More than 70 African tribes, European, Indian Religions: Christianity (many mix Christian beliefs with African religions or with Islam), African traditional religions, Islam, Hinduism

More Quick Facts Zambia Location: Look at the bottom of the continent of Africa. You will find South Africa. Above it is Botswana, and Zimbabwe to the right. You will find Zambia above Zimbabwe. Zambia is a bit larger than our State of Texas.

More Quick Facts Zambia The Land: Zambia is on high, flat land covered with grasslands and forests. On the Zambezi River in the south, you can hear the roar of Victoria Falls, a great waterfall, from 10 miles away. Weather: Because Zambia is high above sea level, it is cooler than most African nations. July is the coolest month (about 61 degrees) and January is the hottest (around 70). The Land: Zambia is on high, flat land covered with grasslands and forests. On the Zambezi River in the south, you can hear the roar of Victoria Falls, a great waterfall, from 10 miles away. Weather: Because Zambia is high above sea level, it is cooler than most African nations. July is the coolest month (about 61 degrees) and January is the hottest (around 70).

More Quick Facts Zambia Current Assemblies of God Facts: 7 missionaries work in Zambia churches and preaching points Fewer than 500 pastors. 3 Bible schools with 700 students Current Assemblies of God Facts: 7 missionaries work in Zambia churches and preaching points Fewer than 500 pastors. 3 Bible schools with 700 students

LET’S PRAY… for our missionaries as they work with these different churches. for the kids of Zambia, especially those who have lost parents because of AIDS. that more Zambians will answer God’s call to serve the churches, and for those now in Bible school. for the women of Zambia and for those with AIDS, that they will find eternal life in Jesus. for our missionaries as they work with these different churches. for the kids of Zambia, especially those who have lost parents because of AIDS. that more Zambians will answer God’s call to serve the churches, and for those now in Bible school. for the women of Zambia and for those with AIDS, that they will find eternal life in Jesus.

BGMC has provided various supplies to reach the children in Zambia

BGMC provided supplies for missionaries Chris and Heidi Ness to hold kids’ crusades and VBS’s.

BGMC provided supplies for missionaries Chris and Heidi Ness to hold school shows in Zambia.

BGMC paid to develop the Edward the Elephant book and costume to teach African kids about AIDS.

BGMC provided a children’s book about prayer for the pastors and Sunday School teachers in Zambia.

BGMC paid for the development of a training manual in 140 languages for the leadership of Zambia and other African nations.

Thank you for giving so BGMC could provide puppets, costume animals, books, teaching materials, and other supplies to reach the children in Zambia.