Saturday, as we arrived at the village school, we were stormed by more than one hundred children chanting their welcome song to us. Their faces were beaming and their bodies showed their eagerness and anticipation for our arrival. After four hours drive, we had finally made it.

 On Sunday, various pastors and churches gathered together at the village school for service. Many of them had walked for more than an hour to reach the place. Matt preached about the way to receive from God is to touch God with your faith. His main passage came from Mark 5, the woman with the issue of blood. 

 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, Sarah and Rochelle taught 160 students about God our Creator, Father, King, Friend, Shepherd and ……Each day, they did a craft, played games and taught the children bible songs and a memory verse. Not only were the children enjoying program, but also the adult helpers as well!  

 These 160 children attend the village school, pioneered by Nicholas, one of our ministry leaders. In addition to the school, is a Sunday service. A good number of the students’ parents do not attend the Sunday service, so it was a great opportunity for these children to go home and share with them what they had been learning. On the last day, nearly all of the children accepted Jesus into their heart! That’s what it’s all about…spreading God’s love.  

On Saturday, August 1^st, several thousand youth turned up for Youth Fest 2009! This was the first (and largest) event of its kind put on by the ministry. The majority of the youth came from the schools where we have been teaching Walk Pure the past two years. Their Walk Pure leaders were so excited to see them at the event. The anticipation was high.

From morning till evening, the day was action packed with competitions (eating, tug of war, limbo, volleyball), games (chubby bunny, bubble gum blowing), prize give-aways (t-shirts, hats, bikes), gospel artists (JB Katende, Isaac Morgan, Sammy K and more), dance group (Jericho Breakers), quiz, skit, and the Passion of Christ projected on a large blow up screen. The youth and leaders had a blast!

To add to the success of the day, was the leaders who worked diligently and cooperatively. For most of them, this was their first time to help with such an event; they felt excited and empowered. One of them (Dennis) even mentioned how he would be telling his grandchildren about this day.

In addition to the leaders, many of the youth, graciously thanked us for organizing this day for them. Daphne was blown away by the love we showed them through providing the event free of charge for all Walk Pure students. This day would not have been possible without the prayers and financial support of friends at home. The day went smoothly, weather was great, no problems or injuries, and the students had a great time. A seed of Christ’s love was planted in thousands of hearts this day.

Gospel Artists

Eating Competition

Student won a soccer ball

Volleyball Competition

Bicycle Winner