Teams, Visitors and Volunteers

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares”. (Heb 13:2 ESV)

Firstly, we would like to thank the LORD for bringing people from other parts of the world and Locally to visit and work with us. We have had volunteers from Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America, Singapore, and some YWAM Missionaries working in other parts of Africa.

The volunteers have been involved with ministries like, Sanyuka women At risk- a ministry to the commercial sex workers, Spring of Hope- ministry working with children suffering from disabilities, and the clinic. Most of them came with skills that are needed in boosting our work with the communities.

Provision

“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble”. (Mat 6:31-34 ESV)

Sincerely, the LORD was so faithful to us this year. We have seen HIS hand of provision in many things. Firstly, HE provided for the services of the projects, like the Clinic, spring of Hope, Sanyuka women At risk. HE also provided for the office in ways we were not expecting, which enabled us to pay rent, Utilities stationary, and food. We are closing the year, without any of our paid staff demanding arrears in wages. Additionally we are also closing the year, when the clinic is well stocked with drugs.

Secondly, we were able to give gifts to our HIV/AIDS clients, although Hope Center has not been operating because of funding. YWAM ToRCH has special attachment to our clients and we believe the LORD gave them to us as a gift. A survey was done across the district, and Kangulumira sub county had the highest awareness about HIV, compared to other sub counties. Praise the LORD!

Thirdly, we are soon completing the MCH building, after years of planning and waiting upon the LORD for funding. St. Paul’s Salisbury in UK is funding the project, which is nearly completed.

Our YWAM staff do not receive a salary, but provided for by their local churches, loved ones, friends, and other use their savings to serve the LORD as missionaries. The African Staff however, find it difficult to raise support, and some have children they are caring for, especially those orphaned by HIV/AIDS. We thank the LORD for providing for all our missionaries, and enabling them meet the basic needs of these children.

Training

Some of our staff successfully participated in another programme by Precious Jewels from Philippines. They are being trained in order to minister to children traumatised by either War or HIV/AIDS.

With these and many other testimonies, we thank the LORD for making 2010 a productive year. We also thank you for partnering with us in prayer and giving to our ministries as well as staff.

Therefore we ask the LORD to bless you. We also wish you a Blessed Festive Season!!!

Many blessings,

YWAM ToRCH