Prayer Request

Hi Everyone,

I thank you all for your prayers and support as I am traveling the path the Lord is setting before me. Uganda was such a wonderful, amazing, eye opening, heart healing time.
Part of my trip was to explore and see if and how the Lord may be calling me to full time missions in Uganda and boy did I receive confirmation.

The next step for me is going back to Uganda, to New Hope's Institute of Childcare and Family. It is a five month program that trains and sends over 20 committed servants of the Lord each year into the “harvest field” to work with orphaned and destitute children across the world.

The Urgent Prayer Request is this: I have been offered a possible opening to come THIS January! Yes - all I can say is WOW. As I fervently pray for this can you help me too? There are a lot of factors to be considered but I trust in God's plan for me. I have to give an answer as soon as possible and will keep you guys posted as well.

If you would like to know more about the Institute, some of mine friends at New Hope have posted some information on their blog: http://calebalair.blogspot.com/2008/02/new-hope-institute-of-childcare-and.html

Thank you again!!

Love and Blessings
Helen

The Fergusons (Nairobi, Kenya)

Ferguson Four!
God has called our family to serve in Nairobi, Kenya alongside a church known as Living Water Christian Fellowship pastored by Robbie Gorden. Jonathan will be assisting at the church and teaching at the Bible College, also headed by Pastor Robbie Gorden. After a three year commitment to the church & Bible College we are praying about planting another church where God leads.

http://www.fergusonfour.blogspot.com/

Riots in Uganda

September 10-11

At least two people have been killed in Uganda's capital, Kampala, in clashes between police and rioting supporters of a traditional king.

Police fired tear gas at the protesters who hurled stones and burned tyres. One report said at least seven people died. The demonstrators protested against the government's attempts to stop the king of Buganda from visiting a region near Kampala where violence was feared.

The king has a big influence among the Baganda, Uganda's largest ethnic group.
At least two people were killed in Thursday's riots in central Kampala, police and witnesses said.
But a photographer working for the Associated Press news agency said he had counted seven bodies, adding that all the victims appeared to be civilians.

The protesters fought police from behind burning barricades
King Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II - who is constitutionally barred from taking part in national politics - had wanted to visit a hostile part of his community to the north-east of Kampala.
The issue is so sensitive that ethnic Baganda members of parliament walked out of the legislature on Wednesday.

There has also been a long history of tension between the king and central government, particularly over land reform proposals that the Baganda say threaten their community, the BBC's Peter Greste reports.

Buganda is one of four ancient kingdoms in Uganda. It was abolished in 1966 but then restored in the 1990s.

This is a video I quickly put together for sharing at Refuge.

The song is performed and written by Joel Kisayke, a New Hope Student.

Here is what happened....

A little adventure as told by Joel Kisayke and translated to Luganda by Jeremiah Musisi

Hear about my time in Uganda

I will be sharing about my time in Uganda tomorrow (or tonight...depends on when you get this message) at Refuge Calvary Chapel Huntington Beach. Stop by or check out the live Live Stream at http://www.cchb.org/live/ .

Service is at 7 pm, hope to see you there!

I'm Back!

Greetings!

I am now back from Uganda.

I just wanted to say "Thank You" again for all of your prayers and support.

I had a wonderful time truly blessed by the Lord.

Prayer Requests

Things are going well here in Uganda, however there are a few things that could you help with by praying for.

I came to Kampala on Monday to stay with friends for a few days, however I devoloped a strange rash/bumps on Tuesday. Also, my friend Jill who I am staying with has been fighting stomach problems.

We are both working on getting better,

but your prayers would be greatly appreciated.

Funny Moment

Yestarday I was able to visit with friends and had one of the funniest moments since being here. I ended up standing in the middle of a pig pen, in the mud, while it was raining, chasing after a sow and her piglets trying to clean her and give her medicine. Do not worry, they are many pictures that I will hopefully post soon!

I am on my way

I am on my way to Uganda, I cannot believe the time has finally come. I just wanted to take a moment and thank each and every one of you for everything over the past few months. Your prayers and support have meant so much. I am excited for all that I will be doing, seeing, and hearing from the Lord. I will try and keep in touch as much as possible, stay tuned for updates.

Sample Platter

Getting a taste of East Africa in LA

You are cordially invited...

OUCH!!!!

Another step closer on the Road to Uganda. This one included seven shots with a few to go. Wohoo!

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Check it out ------------------------------->
only 60 days until I leave!

Things have been busy lately, but very exicting:

1) So very close to being completely funded. Just a mere 9% ($348) left to go

2) Dates are set and tickets are bought. I received my flight schedule last week, it is so exhilirating and scary at the same time.

Please continue to pray for:

- The children and staff of New Hope I will be working with

- Logistics and preparations of the trip

- a construction worker to be able to join the Downey team

- the Downey team ( it is down to two other girls and myself)

Thank you for all your support and prayers!!! I am still amazed that God is letting me do this and I am beyond blessed that I get to share it with you all.

Mission Commission

A Time of Worship and Prayer

Saturday May 16th
(this weekend)

6:30-8:30pm

Calvary Chapel Downey

Fellowship Hall
12808 Woodfruff Ave.

Downey, CA 90242

What a weekend!

Praise Reports:

• It did not rain, so...........


• The Garage Sale was awesome! We raised $810! Thank you to all who helped and donated AND Prayed!!
  
• The Ferguson Four (who are leaving for full time missions in Kenya) also had a fundraiser this weekend and raised more funds needed for their move! God is so good.


• I am very, very close to being fully funded for the trip!! Only $693 left to go.
  
  Prayer Requests:


• My brother in-law passed away on Friday morning quite suddenly. Please pray for my sister, nephew, and all of the family.
• Four year old Daniel, a boy at New Hope Uganda, is in the hospital with cerebral malaria
• The official title to the land and Ugandan staff of New Hope's Musana Camp.


• For continued guidance as I start to prepare for the logistics of the trip.

I would like to give special thanks to all of those who directly helped with the Garage Sale:

Bernie & Steve Rothert & Family, The Banoczi Family, The Maloney Family, Nikki Madigan, Katie Burke, Amber O'Brien, Jonathan Stoner, Dina Iskander, Sonya Lazo, Michelle Williamson, and all those who prayed for God's provision ... and no rain :D

Rain, Rain

Rain, Rain Go Away!

I just read that it is suppose to rain Friday night/Saturday morning...Oh no! Please pray that it holds off until after the garage sale.

Blessings!

Garage Sale

When:

Saturday, May 2nd


Where: 219 West Utica, Huntington Beach


Why: Fundraiser for Uganda Mission Trip


How:

1. Pray


2. Help Out at Sale*


3. Donate Items*

*email or call for more information


Click Here for Map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=219%20west%20utica%20huntington%20beach%20ca

I'm Waiting

I’m sure there are few people who can’t relate to this song, but the important thing to remember while we’re waiting on God is to not just wait but to actively wait. Serve, worship and be faithful with what you have, where you are… “even while (you) wait.” - John Waller

I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience
While I’m waitingI will serve You
While I’m waitingI will worship
While I’m waitingI will not faint
I’ll be running the race
Even while I wait

I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it’s not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait

I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting on You, Lord

Psalm 5:3, 27:14, 33:20, 37:7, 38:15, 40:1, Isaiah 30:18, Lamentations 3:24