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Learn to do Right…

Learn to do right seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. (Isaiah 1:17). Doing what’s right requires action. Take a step of obedience today! Consider how you can help, serve, or step into the brokenness – In Jesus name.

Project Completed

It was all God…the impossible is possible The solar water pump project was completed on Monday, May 25th. It has been a long few days, but water is being pumped from the well with the installed solar pump. Only Gid could have made this project happen. There were so many hurdles to jump over that…

Breakfast

One of the most enjoyable things in Central Africa is the delicious fruits. The watermelon is very good, but the pineapple is wonderful, it is sweet and juicy. The coffee, on the other hand, could be improved. The countries around the region of Central East Africa grow some of the best coffees in the world.…

May 23rd work

The solar water pump project is really underway today. It is nearly 400 yards from the borehole  (well) to the storage tank at the school and there are 5 men digging the trench for the water pipe. The ground is extremely hard packed and very difficult to dig. I was very apprehensive that they could…

The Future…

I believe this is a picture the Future of Emmaus. It is a partnership of Emmaus Gospel and Emmaus Global, working together for the benefit  of these children, and with the filling of the Holy Spirit on this Pentecost weekend.

The first load…

Thursday, late afternoon, the first load of project materials arrived at the Emmaus school. The materials consisted of the water storage tank, the plastic pipe, and the tank stand. The tank will be placed in front of the school Assembly building. It is the high point on the school grounds. We werepraying that the work…

It’s a Start…

God has certainly given us a miracle. The Government office that has jurisdiction over the Nakivale Refugee Settlement has closed the area to all new people, refugees and visitors alike. It also means construction workers. So in effect, the mandate had shutdown our Solar Water Pump project. We submitted our paperwork to the OPM office…

Cooking

How are you cooking your dinner tonight.These girls are collecting the dried cow-dung mixed with charcoal dust. It us the fuel they will use to cook their families dinner.These are the families that make up the Emmaus primary school.Would you consider joining our team in support of this school?A link can be found from our…

Amazing trip

It has been a great trip and we have seen God work. He has answered our prayers. And we give Him thanks for His provision and protection. I will certainly be giving more updates, but maybe today a smile. A portion of the extensive menu. Look at the burger at the bottom. 😬And they do…

Nakivale: One of the largest Refugee Settlements is having funding challenges

The following link is a YouTube documentary about some of the problems facing the refugees on Nakivale Refugee Settlement.