To Africa We Go

Kristie & Margaret at the International dinner.

There has never been a doubt in my mind that Victory (our church) would go to Africa one day. The time has finally come. On July 18th-Aug 3rd sixteen people will travel to Uganda to take part in a variety of missions work with an organization called Adonai Partners. We will hold a Pastoral leadership training in Kampala and then we will drive five hours to the north into the Gulu area to do dental and medical work as well as children's ministry. We will arrive just as a water project is being finished and will witness first hand the benefits of delivering clean water. It will be exciting to further the work that Adonai is doing, but also to get a vision for the direction of missions at Victory.

We are currently in that oh-so-important stage of fundraising. I've not met too many people that enjoy this part but it is so vital and faith building for those involved. Partnerships and relationship are key to any missions endeavor. One person does not go alone. Just as a team of 16 does not go out alone. We each have to have a support system behind us: those that pray and those that give. Whenever I am out of the country I often feel like the old Verizon commercial, you know the "can you hear me now" guy where he is on the phone but has a whole team of support people behind him. 16 people may be physically going to Uganda this summer but in reality there will be several hundred of you along side of us in support. Perhaps you will be one of those.

A big part of fundraising are the deadlines that happen months before the trip ever commences. We are approaching a very critical deadline on May 18th. This is airplane ticket day. 75% of the funds must be raised by that date in order to purchase the plane tickets. Those not meeting the deadline will not be able to participate. And so this plea is for any of you who want to help. Your participation is needed right now! If you know someone on the team get behind them as ask how you can help. No amount is too small or large. The key here is to jump on board and partner with us so that all of Victory and all our friends and family can reap the benefits of making a difference where hope is needed. 

Visit the prayer and giving tabs above for further instructions. 
Together we CAN make a difference in Uganda. 

~Kim