Mark Downs | Zambia 2020

Greetings!   

I am excited to announce that for the THIRD time, I am fortunate enough to be serving the people of Zambia, Africa through OPC's Medical Missions Trip!   The trip is from June 12-28, 2020

Will you please consider partnering with me to serve these amazing people?  

Partnership can be through prayer, financial, or both.   We are hopeful that God will do amazing things during our time in Zambia.  We pray that there will be both an immediate and lasting positive impact in the lives of people and families. 

Here are some quick facts about our trip:

We will operate Medical, Dental, Vision Clinics + operate a Pharmacy in remote villages outside of Lusaka, Zambia.

We will distribute Clean Water solutions + be able to share the Gospel and show the love of Jesus through our work

During our break time….we are able to interact with the people and play games with the children (oftentimes exposing just how unathletic we are!)  :-)

Zambia is a landlocked country of 17M people.  Poverty is extremely high and recent drought conditions has SIGNIFICANTLY impacted food supply.  The are 1.2M+ children whom are orphans.  Due to unclean water sources, bacteria and malnutrition, 40% of children are 'stunted' in growth.  This also sadly leads to a 7% childhood mortality rate (under 5yo).   We want to do what we can to help change this!  

Why am I travelling 6,000 miles to go do this? 

1 Peter 4:10 sums it up “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”

While I don't have the gift of being a doctor, or dentist, or nurse….I am lucky enough to have the gift of a family who supports me, a company (Cisco) who backs me, and a God who has always been faithful to me.  For those gifts I am forever thankful.  

Thank you again for your consideration of support

All prayer is greatly appreciated.  If you would also like to financially support (travel costs, medical, dental, vision & pharmacy supplies, clean water solutions & filters) you can do so through the link below.  All contributions are 100% tax-deductible.  Typical gifts are $25, $50, $100, $250 or more if you feel led!

Thank you so much and may God bless you in 2020

Mark