Author Archives: testingrememberthepoor

shared by Cara Murray I originally sat down to write this blog about my recent trip to Katakwi. However, as I was reading a book by David Platt tonight on my taxi ride home, I came across a section that … Continue reading →

  We have the privilege of partnering with two of the most amazing young women you’ll likely ever meet.  Cara lives in Entebbe near the Nkumba schools, and Tonya lives about 4 hours east in Jinja.  Both are in Uganda … Continue reading →

We received the following email a couple of months ago from someone we have never met. We thought we would share it here. Frank and Cindy May Hello, My name is Charlie, a dentist in Spokane. I was searching around … Continue reading →

From the village of Aleles in Teso, Uganda (click the images to enlarge and read the letter):       The Hole in Our Gospel, by Richard Stearns, President of World Vision (excerpts from pages 135-139): I Was Thirsty… “Water is life, … Continue reading →

shared by Nicholas Kowald Hi! My name is Nicholas. I am 12 years old and I live in Australia but I am on my way to Africa!! My uncle drove us to the airport and we hopped out of the … Continue reading →

shared by Andrew Kowald (recent Vision Trip participant and father to Michaela and Nicholas) Well after many months of anticipation, my son Nicholas (12 years old) and my sister Narelle and I are finally here in Africa – for the … Continue reading →

shared by Cara Murray By a little boy named Andrew. He is wonderful and I love him. A lot. I clearly remember the first time I read about Andrew. Cindy had sent out a blog entry on him. I don’t … Continue reading →

I’m pretty sure the picture doesn’t do justice to just how many shoes were donated.  I think my 4-yr old nephew may have captured it pretty well when he said, “Uncle Frank and Aunt Cindy have a million shoes at … Continue reading →

shared by Andrea Thiele “Fetch God?” Doesn’t that sound so blasphemous, but, isn’t that what we do in a way..throw God a bone? I mean, He doesn’t ask for our left overs, He has asked for our “First Fruits.” Giving … Continue reading →

shared by Cara Murray I am in love with the people of Apelleun and Alelesi. I have been home from Katakwi for a few days now and keep thinking about the time I spent with the people there. For several … Continue reading →