Many families at Church of the Heartland support a child through Hope for Children, a ministry of Pastor Richard Kaaya in Uganda. When we went to Uganda over the summer, several of us had the privilege of meeting the children we sponsor and bringing them gifts and greetings from the States. It was so touching to meet Juliet, the girl I sponsor, and see her at New Life Center, where she goes to school. It made me realize how much these children really love their sponsors. By sponsoring these sweet children, we truly are giving them a future.
According to the last update from Pastor Kaaya, God is doing great work in the lives of the students at New Life Center, and they are making an impact on their city. The soccer team at the primary (elementary) school won a national tournament. In May, there was a camp with 640 kids in attendance, and 260 of them accepted Christ.
Pastor Richard’s ministry builds homes such as Abba Home, that provide love and protection for orphaned and vulnerable children. This home currently looks after 36 children. These children have a home and a reason to look to the future, as they concentrate on being KIDS and leave the worry of who will take care of them to Christ. Praise God for people who are making a difference in kids’ lives, both here and in Uganda.
Reminder to Sponsors:
There will be a kids and youth camp for these students and children from the city from December 6-12. The theme is the life of Jesus. The event is open to all kids in the community. If you sponsor a child through Hope for Children and would like to give above your monthly sponsorship for your child to attend camp, the cost is $35 – which needs to be in before the last week of November. You could also sponsor a child from the community to attend the event for the same amount.
Any other gifts – such as birthday or Christmas – for your sponsor children need to be in check form, as they cannot receive presents at the school without paying taxes on them.
Thank you for your generous support of these children!
