I was reading 2 Timothy today. In Chapter 4 Paul urges Timothy to come "as soon as he can" because only Luke is left with him. That hit me today as sad. This man preached his heart out and served for years all over the known world at that time and now he’s alone in a prison in Rome about to die.
Where were the Christians to encourage him in his final days? So often as Christians today we live alone in a crowd, just as in Paul's day. People are so busy living their lives they forget to see those God has placed in front of them or to see those in need before them. No one wants to live life on earth alone and no one wants to die alone. We were created for community. I pray today you will see those God has placed before you and you will open your heart to serve them. Have a blessed day!!!
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It is so amazing all the wonderful gifts and talents that God gives to people. When people are fulfilling their destiny, the blessings are so far-reaching and so eternal. We have been so blessed by Days for Girls to be able to use their patented technology for the Restoring Dignity Kits (washable sanitary pads), and now we are blessed by Faith Comes By Hearing with a tool that is going to help us teach people who cannot read or write how to study God's Word.
When I was in Kamiigo last November I asked how we could best come alongside Pastor Peter and Sarah as they minister in Kamiigo and many other surrounding villages. Mama Sarah wanted to learn how to make washable sanitary pads to distribute to those who cannot afford them and to teach others how to make their own. Many across the US sewed, donated, prayed and we brought and distributed 200 Restoring Dignity Kits to five villages in May and June. We purchased a sewing machine for the church and began teaching sewing. It was life-changing for so many. While on this trip, Pastor Peter shared his heart to see people who cannot read or write how to study the Bible for themselves. I couldn't stop thinking about that when I got home. I had heard someone speak in our church several years ago about a device that can project the Bible so 300 can hear the Word in their own language at one time, so I contacted them to see if they had it in the Luganda language. They do, and they sent me a free "proclaimer" for the cost of shipping so that we can take it to Uganda to begin the journey of helping people who cannot read or write how to study God's word for themselves. I hope to use a Bible study method developed by Anne Graham-Lotz along with the proclaimer. Please pray that God would unfold his plan for making this a reality for those who cannot read or write. After our trip in December I will send testimonials and photos to Faith Comes By Hearing and they will send another two proclaimers that we can then take into two more villages on our next trip. I stand in awe of what God is accomplishing in Kamiigo and beyond. I'm so thankful for those who have answered the call and developed amazing products and tools that we can use in our work in Uganda. How he brings together so many people and organizations to carry out his plan around the world is something only he can do. It's amazing to watch. What a privilege to be part of that plan. Would you please pray for all the work God is doing through TTWWK and Pastor Peter and Mama Sarah. Pray that as he unfolds his plan we are quick to listen and follow him. Thank you for reading this far and supporting this work. I love you all!!! |
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