“Over the last decade, we have heard so many stories of God’s faithfulness through Family Legacy and the life change that occurred in families, that we knew we had to do Camp Life at some point. As our kids grew in age and maturity into their teen and pre-teen years, we felt like it was time to sign up. We are so grateful we did! Our Camp Life experience was incredible and will stay with us forever. Like every “mission” or “service” trip, we think we’re going over there to teach these kids, but in fact we are the ones that learn the most! The Lord taught our family so much during our week in Lusaka, but these are the big three lessons that stand out: 1) The contrast between the Zambians’ lack of health, shelter, food, and clothing and their abundant joy challenged all of us what a Christ-like joy and peace looks like (especially relative to our flawed Western view of pursuing joy through worldly possessions). Whatever challenges we walked into Camp with, we quickly forgot about them through added perspective of what real difficulties look like and that perspective hasn’t faded over time. We needed our hearts to break for what breaks the Lord’s. 2) Our kids walked away from Camp Life realizing that consistent with 1 Tim 4:12, they can do ministry today. They don’t need to wait until they are older to ask the Lord how He wants to use them. They can share the gospel, meet needs, and care for others irrespective of their age. In all three of our kids, not only did they step up at Camp Life, but we have seen them continue to lead after returning home, seeking opportunities to be God’s hand and feet in their schools, sports teams, etc. 3) The way the Zambian culture takes care of each other and meets each other’s needs is awe inspiring. It was incredible to see how the older kids serve the younger kids and how nobody is a stranger. We walked away realizing we have much to learn in watching how Zambians love others with an “It Takes a Village” mentality as scripture calls us to in Phil 2:3-4. The Family Legacy staff set the table perfectly for an amazing ministry week and our high expectations from friends’ stories were indeed surpassed. Unequivocally, your family needs to go on this trip! The trip is life changing and was one of our family’s most Kingdom influencing experiences to gain perspective, grow closer to the Lord, meet new friends, and do ministry together as a family.”
- Craig Wenning | 2024 Camp Life Participant
“It was a leap of faith, deciding to take our family across the world and serve children in Lusaka, a city I’d never heard of until Family Legacy! I was concerned about details of the long travel and our effectiveness in serving with a language barrier. God answered all those prayers. What a phenomenal week for our family! Every day we showed up and the Lord faithfully led us. It was amazing to work side by side with my family, to see my husband love on little children like they were our own, and to see our own kids step up and serve in such great capacity. The goal was clear that each child be taught the gospel of Jesus Christ and be shown his love all week. Family Legacy is so intentional. The week at Camp Life gave us the opportunity to learn about all the facets of the ministry in Lusaka. They engaged participants of all ages from sun up to sun down each day in a way that allowed each of us to interact and educate ourselves on the four pillars of the ministry: spiritual, physical, and emotional health as well as education. Every day we were given opportunities to learn, grow and deepen our relationship with the Lord and one another. We loved working with fellow ambassadors from all over the United States and gained so much from the Family Legacy staff and summer staff. Our Zambian partners were each uniquely gifted, and we formed sweet relationships with them. Lastly, the children were amazing and taught each of us true joy rooted in Jesus. The impact of Family Legacy is life giving and life changing for both Zambians and families serving.”
- Kari Galanos | 2023 Camp Life Participant
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