Prayer Requests

Please pray the Lord directs us to that special "go to" person 

Pray for finding a volunteer computer tech who;

            -Will patiently listen to low tech questions and have high tech answers.

            -Can offer advice / help on web site and general communication issues.

            -Has an eye/ear for current technology.

            -Has the ability to offer fixes to web or computer malfunctions.

            -Already knows and loves our Otino Waa kids.

Sound like you?

Please pray about how you might help with Gabriel's loss

Gabriel graduated from Otino Waa two years ago. Via correspondence school he then prepared himself for law school and was accepted. He packed his meager belongings last fall and moved to Kampala to start school. One night last month his room was broken into and among other things, his laptop was stolen. He does not have the funds to replace it, but desperately needs it to keep up with assignments. 

Action

Please pray for the perfect volunteer

Who has a heart for our Otino Waa kids and a little time to assist with the sponsorship program? Needs computer skills including Word, Excel, Publisher, photo editing and basic editing.

Want to volunteer?

Wasting the Word

Wasting the Word (from Ryan Duncan -Crosswalk.com)

"But the word of the Lord remains forever. And this word is the good news that was preached to you."
1 Peter 1:25 

Not long ago, a friend sent me a funny message over Facebook that went something like this:

"Question: If someone from the 1950’s suddenly appeared before you, what would be the most difficult thing to explain to them about life today?
Answer: I possess a device, in my pocket, which is capable of accessing the eternity of information known to man. I use it to look at pictures of cats and get into arguments with strangers."

I can remember laughing after I read this. It really was true; I mostly used the internet to watch reruns of TV shows or recommend new music to friends, pretty trivial tasks for a device that contains all the world’s knowledge. After I signed off however, I was struck by a sudden thought, “Am I wasting God’s word the same way I waste the internet?” It was a sobering question. I picked my Bible up off the coffee table and for a few moments just stared at it.  

Here in my hands was a book that recounted the days when the Immortal, Eternal God of all that was and will ever be walked the earth as a man and spoke to humans. How was I using this gift again? Last I could remember it was to find a prayer that would keep me from going bald. To tell the truth, I think all Christians (me included) have a serious problem with wasting the Gospel. Just look at how we’ve used it in the past: 

• To argue why one political party is better than another,
• To tell divorcees, and homosexuals, and people from checkered backgrounds that they’re not good enough for God
• To justify why we don’t help the broken and the needy.

The Bible is a precious gift and a valuable resource; it should never be used lightly or frivolously. So the next time you sit down for a quiet time or look up a favorite verse, remember that what you see is more than words on a page. You possess, in your hand, a testament to God’s love for humanity and his desire to be a part of our lives. Make sure you don’t waste it.

Emmanuel Obua

Emmanuel Obua

         Emmanuel was born on 12/4/98.  He speaks both Luo and English and has a twin brother. In 2003, his mom died of malaria and in 2006 his father died of AIDS. His grandfather took over the care of the boys, adding them to the six other children he was already caring for.

 Life was challenging with so many mouths to feed. All of the children were required to help find food and generate income if possible. Emmanuel sold vegetables and candy on the streets of the local town. He also found labor at a local brick making business where he earned twenty cents a day. Sadly, he remembers times where he wasn't paid and there was nothing he could do about it.

 In 2007, his grandfather learned of Otino Waa and made arrangements for the boys to be put on a waiting list. Early in 2010, they were both admitted and found new homes and a family. Emmanuel loves school and especially likes math. He is fascinated with flight and his dream is to become a pilot someday.