Monday, January 17, 2011

New Ministry Opportunity in Uganda

There are more than 3 million orphans in Uganda alone! I really can't wrap my mind around just how many children that is. But our God, who is a VERY BIG God, knows each and every one of them, and He loves them so much. God desires to use His people to be His hands and feet to show His great love for these children. That's why it's such a blessing to be a part of a ministry that is living out the Lord's command to "care for the widows and orphans". (James 1:27) At the end of last year, Four Corners launched a new ministry to meet the needs of street boys in the city of Kampala, Uganda. Many of these boys have been abused, abandoned and forgotten. Some have no parents. Some have parents who abused them. These boys have begun to live on the city streets, savaging for food and water. They have experienced things in their life that we literally cannot imagine. It has been very hard lives for the boys, but FCM with their partner ministry in Kampala has began to share the love of Christ with them by providing for the daily needs... food, water, and shelter. What's even more exciting is that these boys who have endured so much are hearing about God's great love for them and experiencing it in very real ways. Each week, they meet with Abby, a former street boy, who shares Christ with them and challenges them to know and walk with the Lord. Abby and others are also teaching these boys to work hard. They are teaching them wood carving, bead and jewelry making, and other trades to help provide for them. God is at work all around the world and He longs for us to join him in His work. I can think of no better way than to meet the needs of these who have so little, and help shape the next generation for Christ. Want you consider sponsoring one of these boys today? Your $30 a month contribution will continue to provide the great needs of these boys and make an eternal difference in their lives. Visit http://www.4cornersministires.org/ and click on sponsor a child to find out more. You can also email me at joy@4cornersministries.org with any questions. I'll be happy to help any way that I can.

For His glory,
Joy

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