Creating A Bond That Lasts Forever

I know that I have mentioned this before, but the letters written to your sponsored child create a special bond and a lasting impression on their lives. They cherish the letters they receive from you and truly feel they've been accepted as a part of your family. The letters make a difference in their lives beyond what you could imagine. Since often times you are unable to pack your bags and head to Uganda this is the only bond your child has with you, and they cherish that special bond created through letter writing.

I really want to encourage you to write your children as much as they write you if not more! If you have recently received a letter from your child I encourage you to take a few minutes out of your busy schedule to write back to them. Encourage them in their journey, commend them for their good works, share scriptures with them and talk about common interests between you. If you have yet to send a picture of you or your family, print some out and send them their way. How fun it will be for them to see the face behind those words, to know exaclty who is writing them and helping them to have a brighter future. So as an encouragement to you, I want you to see the words of our children so that you can know just how impactful your letters are.

"I was excited to see your photos and the rest of the family members. I am so glad to be a part of your own family."

"It will be fun hosting you and your parents next year. I am praying for you. I love you with all of my heart."

"Thank you for having a special place for me in your heart. Thank you for loving me and praying for me. I am so happy and excited most of the time because I know I have parents in America who love and care for me."

"Am so happy to hear from you. Thank you for appreciating the letter I wrote. I feel so blessed to be sponsored by you."

"Thank you for sending me pictures and writing a letter to me. I think about you all the time. I pray for you everyday."

"I am a God fearing person and you were given me by God, so I praise God for that. Thank you for making my future bright."

Because of Calvary,

Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries

My Children

My kids started school here in Texas. I have two in High School and one in Middle school. As we watch the Lord lead us in our schedule, we continually have to depend on the Lord's direction on how to balance our family life with our ministry life. My wife and I lead a growing ministry in Ugand and maintain a national ministry in general, but we put priority in tailoring our lives to be healthy for our whole family.

The whole family is busy with back-to-school activities and definitely a lot of homework!

We are thankful for our children and their flexibility.

Please take a second to tell your children, if applicable, that you appreciate them. I will pray for all of the families out there that are seeking the Lord's direction in their hectic schedules as well.

God bless each and every one of you!

Pastor Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries

Read about my life at http://www.jacksonsenyongabiography.com

Eve, Elizabeth, Joshua, and Jackie are traveling here!

Please join me in prayer as my wife, Eve, and three beautiful children, Elizabeth, Joshua, and Jackie, are traveling back from Uganda this week. God has used them during there time in Uganda to accomplish a lot. I cannot express the excitement I feel to have them here with me!

To all of you parents, please take a moment to give a hug to your child for me! Take time to enjoy this moment, as I know I will!

Gleefully yours,

Pastor Jackson Senyonga

Practice Makes Perfect

My 14 year old Joshua signed up to join the school soccer team recently. The team is newly formed and made up of children that have never played soccer before. They had a week of training together, (some of them had never kicked a soccer ball.) Their first game was yesterday.

They played a rather good team who obviously had more experience in playing soccer and playing together. The opposing team scored 4 goals and beat Joshua’s team, which scored nothing. I was in the stands watching all of this embarrassing defeat. I encouraged Joshua to keep his head up and that as the team continues to practice together they will eventually learn to play well as a team.

Pastor Jackson Senyonga

Soccer Tryouts

Joshua tried out for soccer today at this school. He is really pumped about the whole thing. He was a little concerned as to whether he is going to make the team. He also just got braces put on and his teeth hurt and he has trouble eating. Since he’s not eating much lately he feels like it is bringing down his energy level. We will find out tonight if he makes the team.

Pastor Jackson Senyonga

Elizabeth

Elizabeth my 16 year old is the middle child. She is very smart and has the potential of being a straight A student if she wants. She loves people, she is also a gifted natural orator, and has a passion for children. She always has a blast at the orphanage.

Pastor Jackson Senyonga

My Daughter Jackie

Jackie, my little 11 year old is an honor student. She takes her school work very seriously for the most part. She is a straight A student and loves having fun at the same time. Eve and I are proud parents.

Pastor Jackson Senyonga

Family updates to be expected

I am a proud Husband and Father so in the future I will be also talking about my family life.

From 33% AIDS infected to 5% infected in less than two decades.

At one point in the past the World Health Organization projected that Uganda would collapse by early 2000. The Uganda collapse was to be due to the fact that one-third of the population was going to pass away from AIDS infection. Another third would be too sick to work. The final third would not be able to sustain the economy. Today that prediction has been proven wrong, AIDS is no longer the number one killer. God is a great God!

Jackson

Pastor Jackson Senyonga

Our orphaned children are so Amazing!

Our orphaned children are so amazing. The end of the school term is approaching in the schools of Africa. In just a few short weeks our children are going to be taking their end of the term exams and they are all expecting to do very well. It has been an amazing testimony to watch the transformation of these children who came in with zero education and were also illiterate. Now these same children are taking the forefront positions in the private schools that they attend. The Bible says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” and we see this being very true to our children. We can easily see some of our children as leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Let us pray for a generation of leaders to arise even in the midst of their misfortunate situations and thank you all for being part of this agenda.

Pastor Jackson Senyonga

Uganda has a bright future.

Uganda could use prayer for the upcoming year. In the year of 2011 Uganda will have another opportunity to elect a president to lead the beautiful country. We believe through prayer and faith people will only elect whom God has appointed. We have seen a lot happening in this country over the years and our only prayer is that God will keep directing hearts and lives to his prophecies even during such times. Please you join us in prayer that God will go ahead of us and lead this country for ongoing transformation and change.

Pastor Jackson Senyonga

Spreading God’s message as a family.

One of my resolutions for this year was for me to have a traveling partner as I travel the United States. This person would stand by my side and help me spread God’s transformation to churches, cities, and communities around the nation. I decided there was no better partner to take with me than my beautiful wife Eve. What an opportunity we have been given, doing God’s work alongside pastors and leaders as a family. Since we started God has added more excitement to the mission through this. I feel I am getting more and more prayers live on site while I speak and this is so wonderful. We are also looking into traveling together and spending our time in different churches within the same cities so we can spend our time most efficiently on these special weekends.

Pastor Jackson Senyonga