Sunday, February 21, 2010

Paper Necklaces for Uganda Widows





















The country of Uganda has many widows as a result of HIV/AIDS, and wars in the north. In many cases the widows have not source of income, and no family or goverment support. Project Widows Help is a small small mission started by Skyline Community Church, web site skylinecommunitychurch.org to bring crafts from Uganda and local artisans, to raise funds for food, medical care, and shelter for the widows and orphans. Currently we have paper necklaces avalible to purchase for the support of these widows. All the money raised is sent to the Ray of Hope Widows and Orphanage Centre, in Kampala, Uganda. The mission in Uganda has about 50 widows on file they are trying to help, but a lack of funds greatly restricts what they are able to do. We are attempting to add to the work they are able to do. Having personally visited the homes of some of the widows and the mission, we know the need is staggering. But we can only do what what God gives us to do, and the rest is up to Him. Support for food for a widow and 2 children is about $5.00 a week. Many widows have 4-6 children, and the cost is $10-12 a week. The proceeds of 1 necklace is enough to buy food for a mother and her 2 children for a week. The idea that we can change the life of a mother and her children, and give them food for today, and hope for a future is trully amazing. How can we not do all we can, as God gives us grace. Please go to our link listed above for more information on the mission, and click on the Africa mission link. Thank you and God Bless you.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Nekesa's Joy


I am very happy to share that Nekesa has received full funding ( $150.00 ) to finish her training in hair dressing and sewing. Nekesa is the oldest child of Paul and Janet at the mission we visited in Uganda. She was unable to finish elementary school, her parents didn't have the money to send her to school. So her options were very limited, without a formal education. But with this training she will be able to get a job, support herself, and provide a good life for herself. She has already gone back to school, and will complete her training in the next 9 months. I'm looking forward to visiting her at her place of work when I return to Uganda next year. So little to change the life of a young lady. God has truly blessed us to be a blessing to her. Thanks so much to the couple who decided to sponsor her. God watches those who give to the needy. He does not forget. Pray for Nekesa that she will excel in her training and be given the opportunity to work at a place she enjoys, and is safe. Pray God will richly bless her.