What does it mean to partner with us? It means helping individuals; the day to day lives of real people. I means being here with us doing the work God has planned in advance for you to do. Here is an example of one boy whose life was transformed: Axopheli was crying again… A short little guy with large round eyes emerged from the shadows. His dark skin made it difficult to see him in the gloom. Axopheli was accompanied by his sister, simply known as "girl" - herself only six years old. They held hands as if they were all each other had in the world. He was naked except for a torn t-shirt that came to his knees; grimy and barefooted. Although he was now quiet, sobs still caught his breath. They stepped into the room where we had just sat down to supper. Girl spoke in a soft voice, looking at the floor. “Our mom has locked us out,” she said. “We were sleeping when a man came in the house and was touching us.” Their father had died a year ago. The relatives had offered to split the family up – each taking a child but the mother had refused. Now they were destitute to the point of hunger. One of eight children they were left to fend for themselves while their mother sold home brewed millet alcohol to local men. Sometimes she earned extra cash by selling her body as well. One man, in a drunken state had even approached the children. What we saw in the children’s faces...Hunger. Neglect. Fear. Of course we fed and housed them that night but we longed for a better solution. Axopheli still cries . . . it may be hunger or even demons that talk to his mother at night. Whatever the cause, it is a haunting wail with a sound all its own. There are many children like Axolpheli and Girl in our area. The father has died or has other women, other children. The land, their main source of food, has been sold to pay for drink. It is because of children like these that we believe God wants us to do everything possible to stop the cycle of despair and poverty. Together, under the Lordship of the Holy Spirit we can make their homes better. We can truly make a difference in their young lives through the transforming power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. If you choose to become a partner you will play a vital role in everything that happens in this needy place. Through your prayers and support, your investment will make a difference in the lives of real people. You can count on that. We would be greatly honored if you would participate with us in this enormous challenge of bringing the transforming power of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the needy people of Uganda. How You Can Help... While it is true that All CHSC missionaries are required to raise support to meet monthly family and ministry financial needs required for service in a foreign field, partnership is more than just sending money. When we needed our sins forgiven, Father God didn't write a check, He sent his Son to die for us on the cross. We need you as a person to stand with us and work alongside of us. This means an investment of your time and most of all - your heart. When your heart is with us then you will pray for us, then you will communicate your needs with us, then you will share our burden. Regular financial support is only a portion of the fuel that enables ministry to occur the other portion comes from the anointing of the Holy Spirit through the prayers of His Saints. The following table details the number of financial partners we need to reach our support goal. We could not even begin to list the needs for prayer as they are limitless. Will you consider joining our team in prayer, financial support, or both to help reach the people of Uganda?
This is a recent photo of Axopheli. He is a very happy little boy now. He heard about Christ during our family prayers and accepted Him as Lord. There was such a noticeable change in his face and actions that his mother also became interested in Christ. When an outreach team from the church visited her she also put her faith in Christ.
PLEASE JOIN US TO HELP PROCLAIM THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE NEEDY PEOPLE OF UGANDA!
YOU CAN SEND PARTNERSHIP GIFTS THROUGH OUR SENDING AGENCY ONLINE OR BY MAIL
Contact us directly for other options if you do not require a tax-deductable receipt. Please contact us to let us know you want to be a partner: Shem and Catherine Mabongor PO Box 1514, Mbale Uganda Call or text us: 011 256 782 770 680 Email us at: shemcath@gmail.com ON BEHALF OF AXOPHELI AND GIRL AND THE MANY OTHERS LIKE THEM THANK YOU!
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