We had an amazing group of New Yorker’s get creative in reaching out to their friends and family in an effort to raise awareness, excitement and sponsorship funds for the children of Zambia through our Father’s Heart Program.  Greg & Ashley Buechele, Cori Packard, and Diane Brouillard put together an incredible Father’s Heart Photography Exhibition and Auction Fundraiser as well as a VIP film screening in New York City of a documentary capturing their time at Camp LIFE.  With Ashley Buechele’s amazing photography, a silent auction was held where people could bid on each print displayed.  Ashely and the group of Camp LIFE Week #5 Ambassadors were so thankful to the Lord for providing twenty-four sponsorships for their children, with an additional six kids being provided for over an entire year simply from ticket sales at the door!  They are elated and overjoyed, and want to thank everyone who prayed and supported them in this endeavor to raise money for their precious kids.

Family Legacy would like to thank Greg, Ashley, Cori, and Diane for all their hard work — THIRTY Zambian orphans are looking at a brighter future now because of their hearts to want to make a difference one child at a time!!  Click here if you’re interested in purchasing one of Ashley’s photos from Camp LIFE 2009.

Below is the video documentary that Diane Brouillard made — Enjoy watching!

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Watch the second part here

Want to bless a Zambian orphan at Christmas this year?  The new Family Legacy Gift Catalog is the perfect way to do this!  This Gift Catalog provides a way for you to directly purchase a gift for the ministry in Zambia.  Maybe you would like to give a blanket to keep a child warm on a cold Zambian night — Or perhaps you would like to build a playground at a CRC to bless the children in that community (or share in the cost of that playground).  From a Bible to His Big Bus, there are a variety of items available to purchase.  These gifts can also be given in honor of someone you love.  For every item given on another’s behalf, you will receive a Christmas card to send to that person to let them know about your gift.  Alternatively, you may want to select some items to put on YOUR OWN Christmas list so that others can purchase them on YOUR behalf!  Consider sharing this online catalog with those who have supported your efforts in Zambia in the past as an opportunity to purchase a truly meaningful gift this Christmas.

Orders can be placed through the end of the year but MUST be submitted by December 10th in order for you to receive the Christmas card by December 18th to send in time for Christmas.  All orders are tax-deductible.  Please note that items cannot be specified for a particular Zambian child but will be used to minister to the children in greatest need.

Thank you for your partnership in serving the precious children of Zambia.  As we joyfully remember the indescribable gift of God’s Son this Christmas, may our celebration overflow to impact their lives in a very special and eternal way!

You’ve asked for it . . . it’s here!!  Family Legacy merchandise is now for sale! Embroidered fleeces, hand-made necklaces, orphan greeting cards, and more!  Visit our new Online Christmas Store to purchase these items – just in time for the holidays!  This is a LIMITED TIME OFFER . . . all orders MUST be received by Sunday, November 22nd. Orders will be shipped by Wednesday, December 16th and will arrive within a few days.  Most importantly, all profits from the sale of these items go directly towards the continued construction of the Tree of Life Children’s Village in Zambia!  This is a great chance to purchase quality merchandise for yourself or a loved one while helping the orphans of Zambia in the process.  Our prayer is that these items would be a BLESSING to you and a reminder of the important work that GOD is doing in these children’s lives.  God bless you and thank you for your partnership!

Would you like to know more about the progress at the Tree of Life?  Curious about the status of the new LifeWay Christian Academies?  Questions about Camp LIFE 2010?  Then phone in to hear to Greer Kendall share an update on the state of the ministry!  This conference call will allow you to get “caught up” on all FLMI happenings.  Take advantage of this opportunity to find out more about specific ministry programs and the direction of our ministry in Zambia!

The content of Greer’s message will include:

• Update on our Zambian Staff and Office
  • New Zambian Staff
  • New organizational structure in Zambia
• Update on the Tree of Life Children’s Village
  • What’s going on with the kids
  • New construction efforts
• Update on Father’s Heart
  • Community Resource Centers
  • New LifeWay Christian Academies
• Update on Camp LIFE 2010
  • Theme and space availability
• And a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT you won’t want to miss!

To participate in the call: on Tuesday, November 10^th, at 8:30pm CST (or while the call is in progress), dial 402-237-2015 and enter the access code: 714755.  There is no charge for participating in the call other than any normal charges for long distance calls.

If you have a particular question that you would like Greer to address during the call, you can email it ahead of time to Clay Hughey.  In the subject line type “Conference Call Question” and be sure to include your name and phone number in your message.

This call will be recorded and posted on our blog on Wednesday, November 11^th.  You can request a link to this recording by emailing Clay.  We are excited about this opportunity to share with you all the amazing things that God has been doing in the lives of the children of Zambia and in the ministry of FLMI.  Thank you for your support and for your love of the Lord and His children we serve together!!