Category Archives: Updates
How Lovely Are the Feet of Him Who Bring Good News
Shared by Frank and Cindy May Isaiah 52:7-10 Our dear friend, Naser Rafuna, originally a refugee from Kosovo (Eastern Europe), was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis. He and his entire family are Muslim. His sister, Flora, has been keeping us apprised … Continue reading
He ain’t heavy Mister—he’s m’ brother!
Shared by Cindy May and Andrea Thiele Nyakambene, a modern day Boy’s Town. While the burden of Nyakambene appears to be heavy, once picked up, we realize it is no burden at all. It is pure joy! The Hollies and … Continue reading
Martina’s Home! First Two Rooms are Complete
Shared by Cindy May and Pastor Experito Below is an email Pastor Experito sent along with a photo of the first two rooms of Martina’s home, which have been completed enough for them to move in. I think possibly the … Continue reading
Pictures of Martina’s Home….In Progress!
Shared by Drea Thiele and Cindy May Hi Drea, Martina has a different story to tell in Koch Goma. Every day people come to see whether the house built is really hers, at her advanced age. We are going to … Continue reading
Martina’s Joy Update
Shared by Cindy May and Andrea Thiele You may remember the earlier post about a widow named Martina. Thanks to your gifts, we have had the privilege of sending $5,000 to begin construction on her home. This isn’t just a larger … Continue reading
Transformation in Kochgoma- Part 2 of 2
Shared by Cindy May You may have heard Experito mention in the video yesterday the long-range vision for Kochgoma: a complete school kindergarten through high school. We have been praying about and for this school for several years. The nursery … Continue reading
Transformation in Kochgoma- Part 1 of 2
Shared by Cindy May Frank and I count this man, Pastor Experito, and his family, among our dearest of friends. Immense thanks to Pastor Jonathan Celoria of Palm Vista Church for putting this video together. The children you see in … Continue reading
Martina’s Joy
Shared by Andrea Thiele, Cindy May & Pastor Experito Bryan and Drea Thiele and a group of three others visited Pastor Experito in Gulu in October. They asked to meet some of the families who live in Kochgoma, whose children can … Continue reading
I Get The Best Thank-You Notes!
Shared by Cindy May I receive some of the best thank-you notes! Many Ugandans have a lovely way with words and Fred is no exception. Fred has helped us with RTP’s sponsored children. You may recall reading his thank you-note that … Continue reading
Confessions of My Stubborn Heart
In 1996, Frank and I learned that we could not have biological children. That was the very first of my plans for my life over which I lost control, and it was the first event in a series of events … Continue reading
Francis Chan and David Platt– Nov 9 or 10–in your living room or your church
Dubbed by Christianity Today as “the most powerful sermon in the history of the Southern Baptist Pastor’s Convention”
A Transformed Life
Shared by Andrea Thiele Maria came into the picture about a year ago when we met her in Uganda. She is part of the Karamojong tribe that lives in Moroto, Uganda. This tribe can be very violent to get what they want … Continue reading