Janet's Story

Janet was a beautiful young Christian girl with big dreams for the future. Walking home one night, she was attacked and raped by a group of young men. Although she tried to hide the fattack, several friends noticed her shattered confidence and brought her to the hospital. A series of tests confirmed the worst - Janet was HIV positive. Although she fought bravely, Janet succumbed to her disease and died, in just a few short months.

Janet's story is a tragic reminder that HIV/AIDS is not always the result of an irresponsible lifestyle. Rape victims, newborn babies and children contracting HIV through breast milk have this horrible virus thrust upon them out of nowhere. I.N. Network is committed to ministering to those affected by HIV/AIDS and educating communities on effective prevention. Our prayer is that no one else will suffer as Janet did.

About Zambia

Zambia

Quick Look:

Population:
11,862,740
Life expectancy at birth:
38.63 years
Religions:
Christian 50%-75%, Muslim and Hindu 24%-49%, indigenous beliefs 1%
Languages:
Bemba 30.1% (official), Nyanja 10.7% (official), Tonga 10.6% (official), Lozi 5.7% (official), Chewa 4.9%, Nsenga 3.4%, Tumbuka 2.5%, Lunda 2.2% (official), Kaonde 2% (official), Lala 2%, Luvale 1.7% (official), English 1.7% (official), other 22.5%

Ministry Overview

Year Ministry Began: 1986
Executive Director: Rev. Thomas Lumba
National Workers: Billiant Milanzi, Maybin Lutwika, Modson Kasoti, Matress Mupesa 

Zambia gained its independence from Great Britain in 1964 and was under the one-party dictatorship of its first president until 1991. Growing corruption, economic collapse, and poverty prompted multi-party elections, which led to a change in government structure. The second president declared Zambia to be a Christian nation with freedom for other religions. The massive growth of evangelical churches is encouraging, but the devastation of AIDS overshadows every aspect of life in Zambia.

I.N. Network Zambia works to support all areas of Zambian society. The Misaka Home provides a place for orphans and vulnerable children to be loved, fed, and educated. ZACTS (Zambia Agriculture Craft and Theological Studies) educates university-level students so they can be "tentmakers" while they spread the gospel in their hometowns. FamCare educates pastors so they can return to their congregations to share the truth about how HIV is spread and share God's plan for faithfulness in marriage. Church planters spread the good news of Jesus Christ through rough terrain and go into small villages where people are looking for hope in a very dark place.

 

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  • Support for Milanzi Family - Zambia

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Thomas Lumba, former Executive Director of IN Zambia shares:

“A faithful, loyal, and humble servant of the Lord. Billiant, my Timothy, fellow companion for many years, taken away from us and from Maggie and your beautiful six girls, without a proper farewell. We indeed are in tears. Rest well my friend in the safe arms of your Lord, our Lord Jesus Christ, whom you loved and served so faithfully till your last day.”

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I am deeply saddened to pass along news of the death of Billiant Milanzi from Zambia. Billiant (or Billy as we knew him) was on a bus en route to Lusaka on Thursday, February 7th, when the bus collided head-on with a truck. 53 people were confirmed dead, and among them was our dear brother-in-Christ, Billy. We are still in shock at this tragic collision that has affected so many families in Zambia.

Billy leaves behind his wife, Maggie, and six young daughters. His was a pillar of the ministry in Zambia during his many years on staff and was invaluable in the role he played in FamCare, ZACTS, and the Misaka child sponsorship program. Billy had an easy smile and served the Lord with all his heart.

Billiant’s home-going leaves a giant hole for the dear, sweet family that he loved, protected, and provided for, as well as in the Zambia ministry. Please pray with us for the Lord’s comfort and provision in this time of deep sadness.

Thomas Lumba, former Executive Director of IN Zambia shares:

“A faithful, loyal, and humble servant of the Lord. Billiant, my Timothy, fellow companion for many years, taken away from us and from Maggie and your beautiful six girls, without a proper farewell. We indeed are in tears. Rest well my friend in the safe arms of your Lord, our Lord Jesus Christ, whom you loved and served so faithfully till your last day.”

As you can imagine, Billy was the only income earner in the Milanzi family, and it is our fervent wish to help Maggie and the girls provide a proper burial for their husband and father. Immediate needs are funds for a coffin, transportation, and food for the many family members and friends who will begin their long journey, walking and traveling for days so they can be present to mourn and then bury Billiant.

We would also like to make some long-term financial provision for Maggie and the family. If you are able to help with this need, would you consider giving online?

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