HELLEN
Hellen is a five-year-old little girl. She was the smallest child in my group and loves hugs, piggie back rides, and cuddles! She is very independent and is always full of energy and spunk! She loves to talk about farm animals, run around the playground, and put stickers all over her face. She is always eager to be the line leader and help with every activity. The three characteristics we chose to describe Hellen during camp were bold, courageous, and clever. Some fun facts about Hellen:
Family: lives with mom and dad and has 3 older siblings – Tita, Junia, and Peter
Favorite food: Nshima (Zambian dish)
School: hasn’t started yet
Favorite game to play: rocks
What she wants to be when she grows up: “a big person”
Favorite animal: chicken (“nkhuku” in Nyanja)
Favorite color: red
HOPE
Hope is a five-year-old little girl. She is timid when you first meet her, but she warms up as she learns to love and trust you and has the most beautiful, authentic smile. She loves on others so tenderly and loves to hold your hand. She is soft-spoken but listens intently to those around her. She loves bubbles and crayons. The three characteristics we chose to describe Hope at camp were gentle, compassionate, and generous. Some fun facts about Hope:
Favorite food: eggs
School: hasn’t started yet
Family: lives with mom, dad, and brother Enoch
Church: goes to church with her mom and loves the story of Jesus
Favorite game: jumping on the couch and dancing
Favorite color: blue
MARTHA
Martha is a five-year-old little girl. She has the kindest most inviting personality. She loves to giggle and always has the biggest most joyful smile across her face! She is a peacemaker and loves on her friends with tenderness. She loves to play with bubbles and push her friends on the swings. She loves to be held and raises her arms joyfully up in the air when singing for Jesus. The three characteristics we chose to describe Martha at camp were joyful, lovable, and encouraging. Some fun facts about Martha:
Family: she lives with her mom, dad, and 4 siblings – Tama, Maria, Fungani, and Sarah
Favorite game to play: doctor
What she wants to be when she grows up: policewoman
School: hasn’t started yet
Favorite color: blue
Favorite animal: pig
Favorite food: Nshima (Zambian dish)
GRACE (SPONSORED)
Grace is a 5-year-old little girl. She is playful and loves to give everyone the biggest hugs. She is spunky and is often dancing around wherever she is. She is curious and quick to comfort others. Her adorable laugh will bring you so much joy. She loves to be held and often fell asleep in my arms. She loves going down the slide, coloring, playing with your hair, and rocking baby dolls. She lost a tooth at camp and carried it around the rest of the day, proudly showing it off to everyone she saw. The three characteristics we chose for Grace during camp were gentle, lovable, and humble. Some fun facts about Gracie:
Family: lives with her mom, dad, and twin younger siblings – Mishek and Miriam
School: hasn’t started yet
Favorite game: fake cooking
Favorite color: orange
Favorite food: apples
Favorite part of camp: the fruit and singing and dancing
JENNIPHER (JANE)
Jane is a 5-year-old little girl. She is goofy and playful and loves to wrap herself around your legs. She loves to play with her friends on the playground and put chalk all over her face and yours. She is bold and attentive. At camp, she eagerly jumped up every day to practice sharing the Gospel using our Evangecube. The three characteristics we chose for Jane during camp were confident, kind, and selfless. Some fun facts about Jane:
Favorite color: red
Family: has 4 siblings – Katarina, Destiny, Lulu, and Tisa
Favorite game: fake cooking
School: goes to the community school in Chienda
Favorite part of school: writing and coloring
What she wants to be when she grows up: policewoman
Favorite food: sausage
Favorite sport: football (soccer)
THERESA
Theresa is a 5-year-old little girl. She is always smiling and loves to run up to you and give you the biggest hug. She has a sweet, raspy voice that is constantly offering encouragement and assurance to the people around her. She loves to play on the swings and chase her friends around the playground. She has the funniest most uncontrollable laughter that makes you smile. The three characteristics we chose for Theresa during camp were joyful, humble, and obedient. Some fun facts about Theresa:
Family: lives with her mom, dad, and 3 brothers – Andrew, Isaac, and Jeff
Favorite game: playing ball
Favorite food: tea
Favorite color: pink
School: hasn’t started yet
Church: loves going to Sunday school and learning about Jesus
What she wants to be when she grows up: a doctor
Favorite part of camp: listening to the Bible stories
PETRINA
Petrina is an 8-year-old little girl. She is kind, gentle, and loves to gently hold your hand. She loves to make you laugh with funny faces. She loves stickers and going down the slide with you. Petrina is soft-spoken and has the purest heart. She genuinely cares for others and goes out of her way to serve those around her. The three characteristics we chose for Petrina during camp were expressive, confident, and nurturing. Some fun facts about Petrina:
Family: has 1 older sibling and 1 younger sibling – Michelle and Progress
School: attends Legacy Academy in Chienda and is in grade 3
Favorite game: monkey in the middle
Favorite color: red
Church: goes to church and Sunday school with her mom
Favorite part of church: learning about the Word of God (specifically the story of Moses)
What she wants to be when she grows up: a doctor for kids
ELIZABETH (SPONSORED)
Elizabeth is an 8-year-old little girl. She loves to be hugged and tell you about her day. She loves coloring, doing Barbie’s hair, and playing with her friends on the playground. She eagerly raised her hand whenever I asked questions in small group, and she is very knowledgeable about the Bible and the story of Jesus. She loves learning and encourages her friends to share their thoughts and opinions. The three characteristics we chose for Elizabeth during camp were respectful, clever, and gentle.
Where she lives: The Tree of Life Children’s Village
Family: when she goes home, she stays with her mom, dad, and 5 siblings – Moses, Joseph, Dan, Lulu, and Mulumbu
School: attends Legacy Academy
What she likes to do at school: read and do math
Favorite game: the stones game
Favorite sport: football (soccer)
Favorite food: Nshima (Zambian dish)
What she wants to be when she grows up: a teacher
Favorite part of camp: dancing and singing
PHENIA
Phenia is a 10-year-old little girl. She loves to take care of the younger children and push them on the swings. She is a strong leader and took initiative during every activity at camp. She is encouraging, helpful, and kind to everyone around her. She smiles whenever you dance with her and loves to be hugged. She helped teach me a lot of Nyanja words and was eager to learn more English. The three characteristics we chose for Phenia during camp were intelligent, teachable, and leader. Some fun facts about Phenia:
Family: lives with mom, grandma, and 3 sisters – Joyce, Asta, and Mary
Favorite part of camp: singing “I am Redeemed”
Loves to help with chores like sweeping and washing clothes at home
Favorite game: the rope game
School: attends Legacy Academy in Chienda
Favorite part of school: reading and writing
Favorite color: pink
Favorite food: pasta, fruit, and Nshima (Zambian dish)
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