Crosswinds is sending a team of twelve to Children’s Nest Orphanage in August of 2025. This year’s team includes two from PathWay Wesleyan Church in Penfield, NY, who has supported the work for Children’s Nest over the years. This team of missionaries is deep into the process of preparing for the trip. The purpose of this trip is to take God’s love into the orphanage and love the children.

This year, we will be taking a group of 60 children through a program called Healing Hearts to help them find healing from trauma. We know that God is preparing the hearts and minds of these children as He prepares us to walk with them through this meaningful program.

We invite you to learn more about Children’s Nest by visiting lulangilo.org. Their mission is to provide orphans with loving relationships and education so they can grow – intellectually, physically and in their relationship with God and others.

Support team financially. Click the button and choose the Zambia Missionaries fund from the drop down menu.

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MEET THE TEAM

Krista Cooper (Team Lead)

Wendy Emerson (Team Lead)

Laurie Fitzgerald

Bruce Sawyer

Kelsey Santana

Karla VanDelinder

Marty Ladd

Missy Neumire

Sheldon Boyce

Will Cooper

Lauren VanCott

How can you support the team?

We are so incredibly grateful for the generosity of our Crosswinds family as you have supported this year’s trip thus far. Here are the ways you can still support the 2025 Team.

PRAY

You can pray specifically for this team for health, financial provision, and an openness to what God has for each team member. As we navigate all the details, nervous feelings and doubts can settle in. We so appreciate each and every prayer.

GIVE

Thank you to every person who has generously donated to support the 2025 team. The team has not yet met their financial goals to cover the expenses for this trip. You can still donate through Crosswinds giving, by choosing “Zambia Missionaries” from the fund dropdown menu.

SHOP

Shop our Amazon wishlist for items the team will take with them to Zambia to be used for the Healing Hearts program, as well as fun activities and treats, and needed supplies. The cutoff to shop this list will be May 30.

RECYCLE

Drop off your returnable cans and bottles to one of our designated locations and let them know it’s for the Crosswinds Zambia team. The proceeds from your 5 cent refunds will go directly to the team’s fundraising efforts. Every nickel counts!