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How God Connected Displaced Teenagers, a Missionary Kid and a Stick of Gum

Jonah and his mom have found their purpose in serving an amazing and brave community of children.

Feb 11 2022

Imagine the scene: three hundred children and teens fleeing for their lives. They live in a region continually ravished by a war that began decades before they were born. Some sojourn as orphans, others sent away by desperate parents hoping for a better life for them – a life protected from the resident evil and horrendous dangers of their homeland. God in His mercy leads this vulnerable band of young wanderers, teenagers leading and caring for the youngest among them, into the jungles of a neighboring nation. He gives them sanctuary and a new start in a place with mountains…

Two Karanda Mission Hospital doctors look at a patient's chart.

Karanda Mission Hospital is the only option most Zimbabweans have for surgery. But without dependable water, treatment becomes tricky.

Mar 16 2021

Imagine if the State of Pennsylvania had one surgical hospital to serve the general public. Wealthy people would have their pick of facilities. But the middle and working class would come from all corners of the state to get proper care. Now imagine that one hospital only had water for four hours a day. Thankfully, that isn’t reality for Pennsylvania. But it was for Zimbabwe, a country with 2 million more people than the state. And if Zimbabwe’s droughts continue, it could be the case again. Zimbabwe’s healthcare system consists of private and public hospitals and clinics, with public facilities…

TEAM missionary doctor at Karanda Mission Hopsital asks to see inside a child's mouth

Karanda Mission Hospital provides vital, Christ-centered care to people throughout Zimbabwe. But medical ministries like Karanda need our prayers now and in every season.

Aug 03 2020

Zimbabwe is a country of 14.44 million people — but often only one operational, surgical hospital for the general public. That hospital is called Karanda Mission Hospital. To put this into perspective, that would be like everyone in the whole state of Pennsylvania having to go to the same surgical hospital. But Karanda isn’t just meeting physical needs. While the staff care for medical needs, they’re also sharing the Good News of Jesus. Chaplains meet with patients, preach the Gospel and offer Christ-centered counseling. Christian staff are encouraged to pray with and for the patients. A Christian radio program plays…

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How God Connected Displaced Teenagers, a Missionary Kid and a Stick of Gum

How a Hospital Runs on 4 Hours of Water a Day

1 Hospital for 14 Million People [August Prayer Focus]