Three years. It's funny how when put in perspective that is not that long of time, but to me it feels like a lifetime ago. Three years since I made my way to the tiny country of Uganda, three years since I had my world rocked and my view on so much in my life get turned upside down. Three years since I held my sponsor children, met remarkable people, three years since I embarked on an adventure that changed my heart.
I can't believe in 21 days I leave the country, first to work with some inspiring folks and the wonderful organization Josiah Venture to facilitate an English Camp for junior high students in Slovenia, where we will teach English classes and share the love of Christ with some youth. Second and what this post is about....
Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm stoked to say that starting on July 6th I'm GOING BACK TO UGANDA!!!! I know, in roughly two months I'll step foot in this beautiful country that I have missed dearly. I've made a little promo video for you all to see a little bit of what this trip is all about and where my heart is as I'm preparing. I'm excited for you to see one of the ways that God is going to work in my life this summer.
The scoop, from July 6th to August 8th I'll be in Uganda where I will be working closely with Africa Renewal Ministries (ARM). ARM has invited me to work alongside them in Uganda to photograph and film (interviews, stories, promos, documentaries) some of the 28 regions they work in, to help raise awareness of what is going on in this world, in their country, tell stories of those impacted by the work of ARM, and the difference ARM is making throughout Uganda. To document the stories and be used as one part of the equation to shine a light on how people around the world can make a difference in the lives of the children and people of Uganda and how those same people can become more empowered in themselves and in Christ is one reason I'm so excited about this opportunity. To intentionally live using the passions I have, the gifts God has given me for something other than myself, to help others, bring light to the injustices in this world and how we as a people can be a part of a change...nothing beats that.
More than anything I ask you to join me in prayer, prayer that God will continue to use me, move in my life and move in a mighty way in the hearts of the people in Uganda and those who will see the work I will be creating while there.
Beyond prayer, if you would like to join me by financially supporting my missions trip I would be beyond grateful!!! To see the success of this project I will needed to raise well over $4000, but I have already committed to and given a large portion, which left me with only $2400 to raise, which will only cover the amount to get me to Uganda and back to Portland (airfare, visa, and such). BUT thanks to the generosity of my amazing friends and family I'm only left with $500 to raise before June. I want to extend an invitation to you to participate with me, to see how God will use this project to bring Glory to His name. While ARM has invited me to join them on this project, I in no way will be making a profit, this is strictly a volunteer missions trip. Whatever financial support you can give would be a huge blessing, if you would like to give click HERE. No amount is too small!!!
My heart is happy knowing how God will be using me this summer, and can't wait to see how God will move in my life and the lives of others through the photographs/films I will create for Africa Renewal Ministries. This is just a part of the journey that God has called me to and I can't wait to see where He takes me from there.
I can't believe in 21 days I leave the country, first to work with some inspiring folks and the wonderful organization Josiah Venture to facilitate an English Camp for junior high students in Slovenia, where we will teach English classes and share the love of Christ with some youth. Second and what this post is about....
Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm stoked to say that starting on July 6th I'm GOING BACK TO UGANDA!!!! I know, in roughly two months I'll step foot in this beautiful country that I have missed dearly. I've made a little promo video for you all to see a little bit of what this trip is all about and where my heart is as I'm preparing. I'm excited for you to see one of the ways that God is going to work in my life this summer.
The scoop, from July 6th to August 8th I'll be in Uganda where I will be working closely with Africa Renewal Ministries (ARM). ARM has invited me to work alongside them in Uganda to photograph and film (interviews, stories, promos, documentaries) some of the 28 regions they work in, to help raise awareness of what is going on in this world, in their country, tell stories of those impacted by the work of ARM, and the difference ARM is making throughout Uganda. To document the stories and be used as one part of the equation to shine a light on how people around the world can make a difference in the lives of the children and people of Uganda and how those same people can become more empowered in themselves and in Christ is one reason I'm so excited about this opportunity. To intentionally live using the passions I have, the gifts God has given me for something other than myself, to help others, bring light to the injustices in this world and how we as a people can be a part of a change...nothing beats that.
More than anything I ask you to join me in prayer, prayer that God will continue to use me, move in my life and move in a mighty way in the hearts of the people in Uganda and those who will see the work I will be creating while there.
Beyond prayer, if you would like to join me by financially supporting my missions trip I would be beyond grateful!!! To see the success of this project I will needed to raise well over $4000, but I have already committed to and given a large portion, which left me with only $2400 to raise, which will only cover the amount to get me to Uganda and back to Portland (airfare, visa, and such). BUT thanks to the generosity of my amazing friends and family I'm only left with $500 to raise before June. I want to extend an invitation to you to participate with me, to see how God will use this project to bring Glory to His name. While ARM has invited me to join them on this project, I in no way will be making a profit, this is strictly a volunteer missions trip. Whatever financial support you can give would be a huge blessing, if you would like to give click HERE. No amount is too small!!!
My heart is happy knowing how God will be using me this summer, and can't wait to see how God will move in my life and the lives of others through the photographs/films I will create for Africa Renewal Ministries. This is just a part of the journey that God has called me to and I can't wait to see where He takes me from there.
God bless and until,
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