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Our Recent Trips

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Pray with us that our visits would encourage and support the Church of God (East Africa), the missionaries and the people of Uganda, and that lives would be transformed for Christ!

Most Recently in Uganda...

A combination team from the congregations of Eagle Ridge (Midland, MI) and East Canton (East Canton, OH) Churches of God left Detroit on April 2nd destined for Uganda. The purpose of this group was as diverse and colorful as the people of Uganda. We worked with children, youth, women’s empowerment, encouragement for young leaders, and taught core discipleship. Encapsulated in all of this were gifts from the heart in the form of buckets of love (food relief) and a roof for a church.

We traveled west to Rukungiri where Children experienced the story about the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. The youth talked about their identity in Christ, and their relationship with God and others. The women learned that they have value in the eyes of God. The local pastors were encouraged to respond to their call to ministry. This action-packed day culminated in gifting 50 buckets of love to church members in need.

We worshiped with Kazaroza Church of God in typical lively Ugandan fashion. The choirs of the church blessed us with song and dance, children were dedicated, our own Deb Yats preached, and we even got to participate in a food auction to raise money for the church. The church presented each team member with a gift of gratitude for their new roof.

After a brief visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park, we returned to Kampala where the team split up to do various activities. Frannie and Cindy ministered to children, teaching them the story of God’s love at Christmas as well as arts and crafts. Deb and Nicki helped with some construction work at the school, but also participated with the Children's ministry. Jen was the photojournalist and filled in where needed. Pastors Bill and Julie taught Core Discipleship to cohorts 2 and 3. In addition to all of this activity, the team also hosted a party for their Children of Promise kiddos and did some TAPP home visits. The home visits are always the most impactful part of the trip.

We concluded our time in Uganda with a day of worship at Kasubi Church of God celebrating both God’s love and provision for the ministry in Uganda, and the success of the students on their national tests.

The success of any trip to Uganda is reliant on the guidance and leadership of Tim and Colleen, as well as the care given by their dedicated staff. Their humility and love of God is ever present.