Encouragement

Sometimes it can be hard to find encouraging words, particularly the right words at the right time.  And sometimes we are looking so hard for our own encouragement that we forget to encourage others who need it. I try to remember to pause throughout my day and be in the moment with others so I don't overlook such a need.  The blessing is usually mine.

In Uganda, life is tough work.  Each day includes getting water, starting a fire, gathering food, boiling water and cooking the food (rice, beans) over the hot fire, washing clothes and hanging them up, cleaning up dishes and cooking pots. The next day you start over again.  So, in the midst of minimal things in Uganda, love, faith and encouragement are treasured.

Project Update - Step by step, we walk in faith and share our love and encouragement through our support of a permanent school for the children of Siloam!

• Progress on the building project - http://www.lakeunionchurch.org/by_the_numbers_and_progress_updates. 
• Fundraising - We are at ~20% ($8k still needed).  As we receive funds, we take one more faithful step forward on the building project.  
• Help us be ready for the next step of this project and donate today! http://www.lakeunionchurch.org/siloam_project

Prayers needed -

Pastor Peter is asking for prayers (hope, strength, love, encouragement) for his friends (pics below).  The young man (orange shirt) is an orphan and needs added prayers for support. Whatever you pray will be heard, from the heart, by God. Pastor Peter and I thank you!