"…with God, all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26) It all began with a letter from a former youth group member requesting support for a trip to Uganda. God lead me to reconnect with this young man, and through this he was able to share with me about his trip and the blessings that he had experienced. I felt God nudging me to ask him to share about his experience in Uganda with the church (his former church as a youth). He did come and share, and the blessings began to pour out in the form of several sponsored children (one of which is ours!), members being touched by this young man’s example, and eventually a saved life. I began talking to this former youth member about my lifelong passion for the children in Africa (having also been influenced by a former pastor from my youth who was a missionary to Africa). Being unable to take a trip to Uganda myself, he suggested that maybe the church host the children’s choir for the next tour. Through many, many prayers and Michelle will tell you, lots of ups and downs, it was such a blessing to see them drive up to the church last Wednesday. I told Kathryn that it was like family that you know you have, but you just haven’t met them yet! They brought Africa to me, and I will forever be grateful! It is also a testimony in itself, for these seven adults to so unselfishly give of themselves and their time to help these twenty precious children sow Jesus’ seeds! Thank you all! So, if this little small town can come together and host Mwangaza, anyone can do it! It is amazing to look back and see God’s hand in it all, and that with Him, all things are possible! What a true blessing it has been!
Keep shining His light, Mwangaza!! With Him, all things are possible!
We love you!!
Written by Robin Settle
First United Methodist Church
Greenville, Alabama
We also went to the Montgomery Zoo with this Church and Robin also wrote a small section on this!
Mwangaza Visits the Zoo
Montgomery, AL ~ March 24, 2011
Lions, and tigers, and……Mwangaza! Oh, my! We had such a blast at the zoo! God blessed us with such perfect weather, and the animals must have known Mwangaza was there! The animals were especially active and some even performed quite a show for us. Each of the children had a favorite, but among them were the lions, snakes, monkeys, and giraffes. My favorite part was the little “serenades” you got as you were walking along to the next exhibit. It is so refreshing to see these children so unashamed and bold in proclaiming the love of Jesus Christ! Keep shining your light for Him! Blessings to all!!!
Robin Settle
FUMC-Greenville
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