This is an update on my trip to Uganda. It is kind of interesting how it worked out and I thought you might also like to hear about it. The decision for me to go alone at this time is not a decision that we take lightly, I am actually following my calling to serve God’s children, the orphans and widows that have fallen through the cracks. My calling is to assist in supplying resource and opportunity to the children of Africa. I am not totally sure of my work for the long haul but I am sure of the task at hand right now.
Since 2005, we have been intimately involved with Olive Branch Ministries, here in Colorado. As you know the children being cared for at Joseph’s House love the Lord Jesus. And you know that they have some knowledge of the Bible, but I think you would agree that there is tremendous room for growth and maturity. It is so wonderful that they WANT to learn more of God’s Word! They and the people of the community are hungry spiritually and are also eager to know God better!
Since 2005 plan of support has been being built and now God is growing it quite rapidly. God’s hand of provision can be seen at every turn. The Medical Clinic will hopefully, and Lord willing, open in December 2012. The vision for the clinic is that it will be a place where people can be healed physically and find the healing hand of God; a center in the community for healing in the name of Jesus.
One of the latest pieces that God is putting together for the clinic and for Joseph’s House is a solar electric light project. The people from Solar Light for Africa have stepped up and are planning to supply the materials and labor to get the job done. (http://www.solarlightforafrica.org/Solar_Light_for_Africa_Home.html) Pastor Gary heard from the people at Solar light for Africa last week. They have a trip to Uganda planned and will be installing the solar on the clinic and the house, June 28-29. We were hoping to go back then, but we found out that the kids would be in school at that time. Since my main calling is working with the kids, we decided that I should not go at that time. After talking and praying it was felt that it would be more productive if I went when the kids are on a break from school. And the sooner the better. One of the big tasks on my plate right now is coordinating the child sponsorship program. We have 14 of the 36 kids set up on a monthly donor program. But we have 22 other kids that are not being supported. God has placed this part of the project on my heart. I have been trying to work with Rhona since December to get a proper listing of each child. This is a big job and impossible to do from here in Colorado. I now realize that it will be best to speak directly with each child to know more about each one and to get a clear idea of their goals and aspirations. I want to pray with each child for their future and give them pictures of the families here in Colorado who support them. The longer I put this off, the farther away the result.
As you would expect this all took a great deal of consideration. The next school break is upon us; April 19 - May 20. But I also found out that the airfares are lower in the spring. So after much prayer and discussion, I finally went ahead on Saturday with plans to visit Uganda this month. I needed to coordinate both of my jobs and all of the church work as well as take into consideration the children’s school schedule and of course we needed to speak with Papa Gary and Mama Judee. When I received an invitation from the Rhona in Uganda and a green light from Gary and Judee, it was a clear confirmation that this was God’s best plan.
I plan to spend about a week at Joseph’s House. I hope to meet with each individual student. Also I would like to hold a Bible Study for the children, each day for 1 hour if possible. I was thinking that I should spend approximately a week in the village and a week in Kampala. I hope to connect with the BSF Area Administrator in Kampala to find out when their classes are held for Leader’s Meetings and whether they will be in session while I am there. And last but not least I am also hoping to spend time with Christopher and Jeremiah while in Kampala as well. While in the village I will be staying with Mama Edith and the children at Joseph’s house.
Although this aspect of the work with Olive Branch Ministries is not necessarily a long term commitment for us, the children and widows in Africa are on our hearts for the Long Term. It is unclear what will happen once the Joseph’s House model is complete. But our hearts are open to where ever God leads, absolutely.
God has blessed me to have the funds to go. I personally am going for the purpose of solidifying the Sponsorship of the Orphans and getting the details about each one "nailed down" so that I can tell interested people more about the kids. But this leads me to the answer to your question. I am not accepting donations for me or my trip but I am asking people to think about sponsoring a child.
Finally I would ask that you pray for me, the trip, and the children. Pray that I would meet the goals set before me and for supernatural protection. Thanks so much for your support, it means more than you will ever know.
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