The Children

I wanted to send a quick update on the kids as I know most of you wish to know what they are doing. The kids have been enjoying a break from school for the last several weeks and will return back soon. During this time they have enjoyed some friendly competitions which has built a lot of unity among them.

There have been potato sack races, cake making, games, sports and numerous other activities. They have had a blast participating in the activies and have really began to show their personalities through these activities. They have all been able to use their creativity and have really come out of their shells. Even the mums had fun participating!

We hope they will continue to do this with future breaks as it has brought them closer and allowed them to show their personalities in a whole new light.

Birthdays

As many of you know already, many of our children are unaware of their actual birthdates so we celebrate everyones birthday together in July. We will throw a birthday party in both the Lira and Seeta Villages where the children will be treated to a large meal, complete with cake and soda (their favorites)!

The children love knowing that are experiencing this party because they are loved by not only their house moms and the CLM staff, but by their sponsors and donors that make the party a possibility.

If you haven't already, please consider sending in a donation for a birthday gift. A #20 donation will buy a small gift for a child as well as provide for the party. You can mail in payment or you can call in with your credit card of banking acount information. Please be sure to send in payments before mid-July!

Thanks for you continued support of our ministry and our wonderful children!

Transformation

This is really neat to see the transformation of the orphans as they go from IDP Camp to the Lira Village. Hope you enjoy seeing this as much as I do.

Happiness Among Children

Visiting Uganda was such a blessing for both Eve & I. As we were spending time in the villages I enjoyed watching the children play and interact together. It truly is like watching the kids playing at a party. All you can hear is laughter and chatter as they cover the grounds of the village.

A time to weep and a time to laugh,
A time to mourn and a time to dance.

Ecclesiastes 3:4

I am so grateful to God that our children are now in a time to laugh and a time to dance. It is a joy for me to see them doing so well and enjoying their lives as much as they do. It's always refreshing for me to visit Uganda again and see our vision living out actively.

Transformation

I cannot be more thankful to God for rescuing such a sweet angel like this. When I see pictures like this I am reminded of our mission in building these villages. I love that when you look at the second picture you see the absolute transformation that has been made since she began living in the Lira Village. What a beautiful picture of God's grace in our lives!

For he will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help. He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death. He will rescue them from oppression and violence, for precious is their blood in his sight.
Psalm 72:12-14