Uganda Trip 2009
posted by kathleen on nov 10, 2009
In recent weeks we have had the opportunity to return to Uganda with a small team to visit the various churches, schools and projects that CHANGING LIVES PROJECTS has supported over the years.
In the weeks and months prior to the team going we have been involved in fund raising of various kinds - everything from running the Belfast marathon, coffee mornings, sponsored bike rides and lunches have all contributed to the fund raising.
Our main aim in going was not only to visit the various projects but also to purchase a 4x4 vehicle for Patrick and Felister who direct the work of Discipleship Missions.
Fund raising in today’s economic climate brings challenges but the wonderful generosity of so many provided the £8000 needed to purchase the 4x4 vehicle.
Our itinerary for the 12 days was non-stop, involving travelling many miles on dirt road and sleeping in tents on the islands. We taught at a leader’s conference on the islands and also at Leaders conference & youth conference in Kampala.
It was a very varied programme but we were delighted to find so many of the projects continuing and some developing even further.
The CHICKEN PROJECT continues to provide funding for the school in Busembatia. The Secondary School in Namatumba is continuing to grow and has been extended. There is a new building in progress to provide the students with Science laboratory facilities which is essential to meet the growing needs of the school curriculum.As we returned to Uganda we were so blessed to see the work of God growing, lives being changed spiritually, emotionally and physically. Thank you for your continued partnership with CHANGING LIVES PROJECTS
The sponsered bike ride organised in conjunction with Shelborne Motors Staff and friends
