Well Hello All,

I have been impatiently waiting at the end of my seat to write this blog. Many of you have probably already seen or heard, but for those who haven’t Corey and I are ecstatic to announce that we are officially engaged! This results in a few changes, one being that I will no longer be moving to Mozambique, but following Corey to Zambezi, Zambia. I can not be more excited as God has placed a strong desire on my heart over the last year to work alongside Corey and the other team members already stationed Zambezi.

The focus still stays same wherever we go with Overland Missions and that is sharing the Gospel and the importance of becoming a new creation in Christ. In we will be building a base from the ground up on land that was gifted to us by the locals. While we were in Zambia Corey had the opportunity to visit Zambezi.  It is a small fishing village in north-western Zambia bordering the country Angola.  Due to their inaccessibility and remote locations many of the villages in that area have never heard the Gospel. The Zambezi base is a 1200 acre property located on the mighty Zambezi river.  This property will not only be protected from outsiders, but will also serve as a home for myself and our team. It will serve many purposes from new place for future expedition, a safe environment for the locals to gather, worship and fellowship with one another.  Our vision for the Zambezi base is to build a home for our missionaries that will serve as a pioneering mission base for our team to reach the neglected in the area. For the next five years Corey, myself and our team will be calling Zambezi our home and working tirelessly to reach the surrounding communities and beyond with the Gospel. 

SO WHAT IS NEXT?!

When are you guys getting married?! This just might be the question floating around in your head as you are reading this and thankfully I have an answer. Our date is set for September 25 of this year. YES… of this year! We decided it would be more logical to get married before we left on assignment instead of waiting another year or two. This way we can begin fundraising more efficiently together and hopefully be fully funded shortly after we are wed. Honestly, we are both excited as we know that this time of fundraising is coming to a quick end because in our heart of hearts we know that God wants us there and He will provide.

WHAT HAVE WE BEEN DOING?!

Well fundraising has become something that we both have enjoyed as we have trusted God and His plan for our lives. We have been obedient and have seen one door after the next open. From building our partner team to helping out in the community and the opportunity to share with the youth. For me it has always been a blessing to be able to pour into the next generation. They are so vital to this world and it is important that we as believers never overlook them because they understand and can do a lot more than we sometimes give them credit. I urge you the next time you have the opportunity to spend time with the younger generation to open your heart and make known to them how important they truly are. It only takes one person to change a life. Think about it …it only took Jesus “one person” to come down from heaven and change the entire world because He loved us and laid His life down everyone one of us.

Below is a sneak peak of what Zambezi looks like & how ministry has already begun!

If you have any desire to learn more about Overland Missions and our involvement please contact Corey (corey@overlandmissions.com) or myself (candice@overlandmissions.com). WE would love the opportunity to sit down or even FaceTime about the opportunity God has given us to share the Gospel and how your involvement can help

All Our Love, Corey & Candice