REACHing Beyond the Classroom
Sponsorship touches a child’s life in many ways: it provides for books, school supplies, uniforms, a daily hot meal, and even a sense of being loved. There are also times when REACH steps in to help meet medical needs of the students you sponsor. Pastor Fred shares, “We have some bad news to bring to your attention for prayer about a sponsored child that was knocked down by a scooter on February 17, 2010 while returning home from Omega School. The boy is in the baby class and on his way home he branched off to go and greet his uncle along with his friends, he then crossed back to the other side to continue with his walk home but there he was knocked by a fast running scooter.
Kalamoya and Grandmother
Unfortunately the scooter man just took off leaving the boy bleeding with his head and eye wounded badly. Good Samaritans helped and rushed him to the hospital where he is still admitted but going through a lot of pain. His grandmother is with him at hospital. The boy’s name is Kalamoya Spillane Benjamin – UG/1008. Please pray for his speedy recovery.”
Through child sponsorship REACH is able to meet the need for medical expenses when the occasions arise. Thank you for your part in taking care of young Benjamin in his time of need. Pray that Benjamin’s eye does not suffer permanent damage. An update on Benjamin’s condition will be updated in next month’s newsletter.
Acreage Ready for Planting
Project Updates:
The Omega School Agriculture Project is underway. Pastor Fred Tumwebaze has obtained a one-season lease for a 50-acre parcel of land as the project’s initial location. Located near the Nile River, the land is prime real estate for growing maize (corn). Pastor Fred reports, “We have finished tilling waiting now for the rain so we can plant which will be done by hand since we have no attachment for planting.” Maize harvested later this year will help provide a full meal for Omega students. Now that the leased parcel has been cleared and plowed the tractor is earning income for Omega School as it is leased to neighboring farms. Thanks are sent from Uganda to all who helped provide the funds needed to purchase the tractor. Your gift will continue to bless the children of Omega School for years to come.
The new kitchen at Omega School is now fully operational. “We are witnessing the saving of firewood and the cooks are so happy to have a well built kitchen that is very convenient and easy to use.” Under past conditions – outdoor cooking with open flames under a steel drum – the February 17 rain would have spoiled efforts to serve a warm meal for the Omega children. However, due to the newly completed kitchen and purchase of new stoves, serving a hot meal to the children posed no problem. “People from outside who used to see us cook from outdoors, passed and were heard talking to each other, ‘Today Omega has not cooked because of the rain,’ they did not know that we started using our new modern kitchen,” reports Pastor Fred. “Many thanks go to all of you that gave to this cause. May God bless all our supporters for their continued commitment and love.”
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