Koinonia Village

Years ago, our mission was given property outside of the small town of Chikankata by the local cheiftainess.  Over time, several structures were built that include 4 huts, 1 storage shed, 1 pit latrine and 1 meeting place.  ACTION Zambia refers to this congregations of structures as “Koinonia Village”.  Besides making day-trips to the property, and conducting outreach events, we haven’t used the premises much.  But that could be changing soon.  We believe that God is leading us to further explore the need for Christian witness in further outlying areas.  Kalolo Mulenga from Lusaka began praying about this rural missions opportunity a year ago after AZ approached him about it.  He now believes God is leading him to move on site and start building relationships with the chieftainess and the community.  Plans have been proposed for him to begin making attempts at identifying and surveying some of the most remote villages in the Sichoma Hills.  Koinonia Village could perhaps be used as a “base camp” for the next year as Kalolo makes plans to undertake that work.  With approval from his home church, he will begin raising his own financial support while AZ will facilitate strategy, placement and infrastructure.  Chieftainess Mwenda seems keen about the proposal and has welcomed ACTION Zambia’s presence, but much prayer is still needed.  Buildings need to be spruced up and repaired because of termite damage and the pit latrine has completely caved in.  Nevertheless, the entire AZ team is excited about the possibilities for outreach and evangelism south of the Chikankata area (below).