In 2008, The Vineyard Church here in Kenner entered into a long-term partnership with Vineyard Boise and Vineyard Church of Columbus in an effort to come along side local Vineyard Churches in Zambia, Africa to see long term transformation and to see the Kingdom of God fully present within the life of this country. Whether its building deep water wells and biosand filters with Seeds of Hope International, training lay leaders at the local churches, or simply praying for the sick and the marginalized, we long to see the Kingdom of God break in and renew this little part of the world. This blog is a place where you can join us as we seek to accomplish this mission.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Meet the May 2009 Team

Back Row: Robb Klipp, Sandra Files. Front Row: Clint Ward, Michaelynn Gacho, Julia Thompson, Scott Muller, and Shawn Rich

"Six weeks ago our team began training for our trip to Zambia, Africa. During this time we have prepared for the outreaches that we will do well in Zambia but more importantly we have prepared mentally and spiritually for our trip. God has been doing some great things in and through each one of us. For some this trip is a first, and for others we are going back to Zambia to see our friends; but for all of us we are going to join God in the work that he is already doing in Zambia. Our desire is that together we would express the realities of the Kingdom of God while bringing heaven here to earth." Shawn Rich

"I hope that my ordinary life and extraordinary love for God can inspire someone else not to lose hope." Michaelynn Gacho

"that my eyes would be opened to serve others in the world" Scott Muller

"God use me where I can be of service to you." Clint Ward

"I can't wait to see how God will use me and though this trip is not for me, I am positive I will come back home a changed person" Julia Thompson

"I want to touch peoples lives through the love of God" Sandra Files

"I am looking forward to returning to Zambia to see all that God has done in the last year." Robb Klipp


"but I entered their world and tried to experience things from their point of view. I've become just about every sort of servant there is in my attempts to lead those I meet into a God-saved life. I did all this because of the Message. I didn't just want to talk about it; I wanted to be in on it!"
1Corinthians 9:23 (The Message Bible)


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