Every tribe and language and people and nation

Update From Soroti team (Rodney)

2013-05-12T09:15:00.000-04:00

We've finished 2 conferences and crusades in 2 different villages and a Sunday service. God is moving powerfully! A few highlights:

The team prayed for a blind man and we asked him to test his eyesight after the prayers. After the first time praying, he began to see more light, so we kept on praying. Then we asked him to test it again and he began to see outline of things, then just the ground but not the sky. Finally, after breaking the curse of witchcraft, he began to see everything. God is good!
There was a pastor who had a brother who was a witch doctor. The witch doctor wanted to kill him. We prayed for protection over him and for the plans that God has in store for the pastor. The pastor felt uplifted and encouraged that someone would walk alongside them.
In Ugandan culture, people are not affectionate with their children or spouses, even within their own homes. They don't really play with their children and the relationship between spouses and with children are very functional and not relational. On this trip, we saw one of the pastors openly hugging his children and we can tell that the children feel loved. This is a big breakthrough as we continue to teach how to practically demonstrate the Father's love. The teams from the past paved the way for this to occur.

This week, we have a 2-day regional conference where more than 100 church leaders from around the region are expected to attend. We will be preaching what is the Kingdom of God and how to practically live it out in the church and outside the church, including how the church can enable Kingdom living outside the church.

Thank you for your prayers. We know they are fueling our work here.

Kumi update (JTY)

2013-05-12T09:11:00.000-04:00

Kumi is about a 2 hour drive from Soroti and very different from the other village we visited called Amuria. It was the real African experience because it was in the village and not a lot of modern civilization was around. Adrian has been to this village previously. This village was never hit by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) so it was different ministering there. As we arrived, we talked about the Father's heart and forgiveness. At first, there was difficulty ministering due to a lot of bitterness. As Pastor Job reached out for forgiveness from a father perspective, more people responded.

At the crusade, Moses and Jonathan spoke about dreams with Moses performing one his rap songs. The people loved his song. After speaking, we called for prayer/healing. We saw many healings - toothaches, backpains, stomaches, headaches, salvations. Day 2 was much of the same. Ada talked about blessings/curses and Rosanna talked about relationships in the family. The people loved Rosanna's message as she talked about the difficult areas of intimacy and being vulnerable with their spouse. At the crusade, Tim and Moses talked about water and soil. Moses performed another rap song and worship song. There was a few more healings/salvations at night.

Update from Soroti team (Rodney)

2013-05-09T10:32:00.000-04:00

We've had two days of conferences and crusades in Amuria. We spoke on forgiveness and saw God healing people from all the hurts and wounds of the past. We shared about the father's heart in the family and began to break down cultural barriers that were preventing the love of the Father to be manifested in the family. At the crusade, we witnessed healings, including the blind beginning to see. God is amazing!

Departure day

2013-05-03T07:12:00.000-04:00

Team departs for Uganda tonight and will be flying to Entebbe, Uganda via Dubai. They expect to arrive in Kampala on Sunday afternoon.

Meet the Team Uganda 2013 (Travelling)

2013-04-16T10:53:00.001-04:00

Alvin Koh

Name: Alvin Koh

Occupation: Pastor

No of trips to Uganda: 2

Why I’m going to Uganda:

I am excited to be able to work with leaders in Uganda. It is wonderful to see what the Lord is doing with the life of the leaders there. This trip is particularly exciting to have the local Ugandan leaders working side by side with us. Our hope is to see the local leadership emerge to impact their own people and to see them have a desire to bring this message to other African nations.

What smell do you wish you could bottle?

I love the scent of oranges. It always gives a sense of freshness.

Meet the Team Uganda 2013 (Soroti)

2013-04-16T10:46:00.001-04:00

Rodney Lau

Name: Rodney Lau

Occupation: Healthcare Professional

No of trips to Uganda: 3

Why I’m going to Uganda:

Uganda always has a special place in my heart. I've been blessed to see the Holy Spirit in action just like in the book of Acts, from miraculous physical healings and forgiveness of others to intimate personal encounters with the Lord. I've seen lives transformed so that they are able to love others unconditionally. Having been blessed to experience the transformation in people’s lives first-hand, I yearn to see more. I am returning to Uganda to investigate how we can more deeply invest in the lives of people in Uganda.

What am I most afraid of? The gift of martyrdom, because it can only be used once, and the gift of celibacy...

Ada Lau

Name: Ada Lau

Occupation: Student/ Residential Support Worker

# of trips to Uganda: 2

Why I’m going to Uganda:

I want to experience God’s tangible glory and find out first-hand what He is currently doing in the country of Uganda. I look forward to reuniting with old friends from the town of Soroti and sharing our lives together. Finally, I am excited to once again learn from the people of Uganda who are so full of joy, life and tenacity.

What are my kryptonites? (Please don’t use them against me) Bubble wrap, soft & fuzzy fabrics, and any dessert made with green tea

Uganda 2013 Meet the team: Rosanna Soh

Name: Rosanna Soh

Occupation: Home maker

# of trips to Uganda: 0

Why I’m going to Uganda:

It has been my dream for the last 5 years to join the Uganda team. It is an honour to go and meet the people I hear about, to share a love that has changed my life and most importantly to proclaim good news to the poor, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives, to comfort all who mourn, to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. (Isaiah 61). I go simply because He called me. There is no other way you would get me to leave my family and travel an insane number of hours to sleep under a mosquito net in crazy hot weather and encounter huge spiders. I won’t even drive a couple of hours to go camping and I can’t even kill a tiny bug in my house!

If I could turn back time what year would I go back to?

1994 <sigh> my last year of high school…independent but not on my own =). Living at home being taken care of by mom, getting allowance every week , having a driver’s liscence with no curfew and free use of the car. The biggest thing I had to worry about was studying for my calculus test. A time when I was surrounded by great friends and lots of fun. (Can you tell I’m a homeschooling mom to 4 children =)

Meet the Team Uganda 2013 (Mbarara)

2013-04-16T10:33:00.000-04:00

Joe Chong

Name: Joe Chong

Occupation: Network Analyst

# of trips to Uganda: 1

Why I’m going to Uganda:

I’m going to Uganda because I want God to use me in any way to be a blessing to the people in Uganda. The people of Uganda have deeply touched my heart since the first time I was there, and my heart is to see them live in the fullness and purpose that God had intended for them and see the Kingdom of God reign in their land.

If I could be a cereal box cartoon character for just 24 hours, what would I be? Why?? I would be a Trix rabbit and be the first Trix rabbit to get the Trix cereal.

Natalie Mak

Name: Natalie Chong (nee Mak)

Occupation: Musician, teacher, music teacher

# of trips to Uganda: 3

Why I’m going to Uganda:

James 2:26 says: "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."

This is the verse that drives me to do what I do. I have been to Uganda, I've seen God's power with my own eyes. And now that I've seen it, I cannot just sit here.

God's love for us is immense and immeasurable and it's in all of us. Personally, His love cannot be contained in me, it is too big for my four walls, and it is way more appealing than my comfortable North American life. I am so excited to return to Uganda to see God's glory manifest!

If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?

I'm a person who thrives on multi tasking. There are several jobs that I would love to have and I could probably do them all at once. I would love to be a professional competitive Scrabble player, someone who puts music in films, a scent creator, a children's television host/puppeteer, a food critic, and a personal shopper.

At the moment, I play Scrabble on my iphone, I imagine music in films, I smell things, I sing children's songs, I describe food to anyone who will listen and I shop for myself, my husband, my family and my friends.

Joshua Chee

Name: Joshua Chee

Occupation: Student

# of trips to Uganda: 0

Why I’m going to Uganda:

This is the first time since our church has been going that I have had the chance to go. I know that going to Uganda will force me to step out of my comfort zone. However, as long as I am obedient and willing to put in the preparation, God will use me as a blessing to the Ugandans as well as bless me through them.

Fun Fact: Lakers are winning the championship this season (2012-2013)

Uganda 2013 Meet the team: Rebecca Woo

Name: Rebecca Woo

Occupation: Registered Early Childhood Educator

# of trips to Uganda: 2

Why I’m going to Uganda:

Since my first trip to Uganda in 2008, I felt like a part of my heart has been left in Uganda. My second visit broke my heart as God showed me that there’s nothing in this world that I can do or offer that take could away the pain and suffering they have experienced. This epiphany helped me realize that it’s only through God’s love can things be changed and moved. So for this upcoming mission, I hope I can relay that same love that God has given me unto others.

Would you rather breathe under water or fly? I would rather breathe under water so I spend more time with nemo.

Herman Lam

Name: Herman Lam

Occupation: Engineer-in-training

# of trips to Uganda: 2

Why I’m going to Uganda:

I've been blessed and privileged to have all that I do and it is my earnest desire and joy to pour back and to be a blessing. To intentionally impart who you are is the principal reason why we as TLCF return to Uganda year after year, and it is the reason why I am going again. My heart since I was a teenager was to be a blessing and encouragement to those around me. I love to help, being part of brightening up people’s day, and equipping people with principles and skills they can use throughout life. This is my heart returning to Uganda again as my second trip.

What I look forward to on a day off or weekend: A crisp cold winter morning, with the sun just breaking the horizon; the smell of a fresh coffee brewing and the quietness and peacefulness of the moment.

Meet the Team Uganda 2013 (Rubongi)

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Gabriel Wee

Name: Gabriel Wee

Occupation: Pastor

# of trips to Uganda: 2

Why I’m going to Uganda:

Why I'm Going to Uganda:

Uganda has such a special place in my heart - this will be my 3rd time going to Uganda - 1st time leading a huge group! My wife and I have been so blessed to have parents that pray for us, a church family that supports us, leaders that push/encourage/believe in us, and friends that love us that going is a natural overflow of what we've received. We feel that sharing these blessings with others is a MUST. To not do so would be selfish.... and we definitely don't want to be selfish =)

If you could eat anything... What would you eat?

BeaverTails!!!! Biased? Yes....

Karen Yong

Name: Karen Yong

Occupation: Personal Trainer

# of trips to Uganda: 0

Why I’m going to Uganda:

I have always had a heart for the nations and after so many doors have been closed for me to go to Uganda, this one is finally wide open! I am so excited to see how God has touched so many Ugandans in the past and even more thrilled to see what new things God has in store. I believe this experience will teach me things I never knew, meet people that will impact my life forever, and more so to witness God’s love like never before. Yay!!

If you could only choose one thing to eat forever, what would it be?

Burritos. Chicken, steak, hali, beef. Top if off with guac, jalapenos, corn, salsa, cheese, sour cream. That’s the stuff.

Timothy Velez

Name: Timothy Velez

Occupation: Student

# of trips to Uganda: 0

Why I’m going to Uganda:

The stories of past team members has inspired me and sparked a desire to go. Many pictures and videos of the Ugandan people for some unexplained reason began to captivate my heart. I want to go to Uganda to serve them in any way I can. I want to understand what everyday life is for people outside of North America, and especially in a third world country. I’m not exactly sure what I have to offer or give them but I simply want to love the people and show them I care.

What smell do you wish you could bottle? Summer sunsets. I’m not even sure what that should smell like but it sounds marketable and is my favorite time of day and season!

Jennifer Ng

Name: Jennifer Ng

Occupation: Registered Nurse

# of trips to Uganda: 0

Why I’m going to Uganda:

I always wanted to know what it’d be like to serve in the third world. What can I offer? How can it be sustained? Is it what they need? For me, there is a special honour in serving the marginalized; something in my Spirit knows that God LOVES it. I’m particularly excited to spend time in learning the healthcare needs of the Ugandans: the gaps, the resources and the ingenuity of the people. I could learn a lot from them in terms of streamlining care.

What smell do you wish you could bottle? I wish I could capture the scent of freshly baked bread. It elicits feelings of warmth, satisfaction and wonder. I’d stuff it in my bag and indulge on trips to and from work on the subway.

Laura Ma

Name: Laura Ma

Occupation: Business Analyst

# of trips to Uganda: 0

Why I’m going to Uganda:

In the past couple of years, I have experienced God’s goodness and faithfulness in amazing ways. I know that all the experiences are not meant for me to keep it to myself, but to share with many others, so as to bring encouragements to men and praises to God! I’m excited to bring my stories and who I am today to this totally different culture, and see what God may do through me.

I also long to have a crazy adventure with God and my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Uganda trip seems to be ideal to fit this purpose. I’m sure it will totally blow my mind.

If I could choose to live in any place, imaginary or real, where would it be?

Narnia, where all the animals are talking, various mythical creatures are present, and endless adventures are waiting to be embarked on!

Derrick Chan

Name: Derrick Chan

Occupation: Student

# of trips to Uganda: 0

Why I’m going to Uganda:

Hearing stories from past Uganda missions teams also made me want to see for myself what God’s doing in Uganda. I feel that God has something that He wants me to see in Uganda. He’s been stretching and preparing me this past year for something and this trip is another leap of faith to see where He’s leading me to.

What smell do you wish you could bottle?

New car smell

Uganda 2013 Meet the team: Andrew Pubalasingam

Name: Andrew Pubalasingam

Occupation: Student

# of trips to Uganda: 0

Why I’m going to Uganda:

I feel like I’ve received so much from the people around me that I need to give out. I have always loved and have a heart for missions as I've been to others in the past. I’m going out of faith and obedience to God and would like to give out all that I can offer in hopes of touching the people there.

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck, If a woodchuck could chuck wood?

There are many variables that need to be factored in when answering this question like the weather, the season, the size of the wood, the age of the woodchuck, the gender, and even the environment. But according to scientific research an average sized male woodchuck could chuck around 700 pounds of wood.

Uganda 2013

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In May 2013, Toronto Life-Spring will be sending another team back to Uganda. Like previous trips, we will be partnering with multiple ministries. The team will consist of sixteen members from Life-Spring, Donna Parachin from Unstoppable Blessings, Don Boyd, and six others from 'ONE' ministries in Los Angeles, CA. This will be TLCF’s sixth time sending a team and we are more than excited to see the fruits of past trips as well as see what God will be doing this time. The team will be split into four ground teams visiting various regions including Rubongi, Mbarara, Soroti, and Kampala.

This year we will continue our partnership with Uganda Deliverance Church in Rubongi and Soroti where we will be conducting village conferences, evangelism crusades, house to house visits, and doing life with the locals. We will continue to build on projects that are already in progress such as the rainwater harvesting project. We hope to dream of even more projects.

Mbarara and Kampala are brand new doors that have opened for Life-Spring to walk into. The focus will be on training the pastors and leaders to be better equipped with their ministries.

If you would like to partner with the teams through prayer support, there will be a 40-day fasting schedule that will be posted in April. We will also be hosting fundraising events that will be announced in the beginning of 2013. For more information about this mission trip you can contact Pastor Gabriel Wee. The Uganda team thanks you for all your support and prayer as we partake this amazing opportunity together as a family.

Greetings from Burkina Faso

2012-04-01T13:22:00.001-04:00

Mike and Kathy Steinborn, our missionaries to Burkina Faso, report that "Burkinabe nationals are taking over the actual work of bible translation and [they] are transforming into a training centre for translators not only for those from Burkina but also from numerous countries from Francophone West Africa." Praise God!

Greetings from Mike and Kathy in Burkina Faso

Update from Israel

2012-03-19T17:02:00.001-04:00

Through Breaking Christian News, I read that Hamas attacks are aiming farther north closer to Tel Aviv this week. I am anticipating God's move. The world shall be stunned by His Power and Might.

As we worshipped at King of Kings Sunday evening and praised our Lord God together as one, the reality of "leaning on God's protection" took on a profound meaning to me. Not just for my own personal safety but the safety and preservation of Israel and Her people as a Nation. Tears flowed as we raised our hands to worship God.

Last Friday was Purim - a day to remember how God rescued the Jews from total destruction. Israeli Prime Minister, Netanyahu, had in recent weeks given President Obama a decorated scroll telling the Biblical story of the Book of Esther. He said, "Then, too, they wanted to wipe us out".

Schools were closed for three days to celebrate Purim. Many dressed up and many got drunk.

None of us understand the reason why (for the next few weeks) no food or clothing will be sent out; but instead, families will use the vouchers to shop at participating stores.

We will use this time to do a major job of storing away all winter clothes and bringing out the summer ones. This involves hours of sorting and organizing plus maneuvering heavy containers up and down the tall shelves using ladders. Please pray for safety for all the volunteers. Thank you.

Shalom,
Lilian

Update from Lilian Ma in Israel

2012-03-10T12:36:00.003-05:00

It's freezing cold here in Israel. I am actually writing this email in bed because there is no central heating and the apartment is quite cold.

We work Sundays to Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with half an hour lunch in between. The warehouse is bone-chilling cold and I have been wearing six layers of clothing every day since I arrived.

At the warehouse, we fill orders for needy families. We send out food packages and clothing and household items depending on their needs.

The Lord has opened up the windows of Heaven after years of drought and years of on-going prayers; and now since December, Israel is experiencing record breaking rain falls since 1937.

Jerusalem has also received a new blanket of snow last week. There is no bus services on Shabbat. I share the apartment with a lady who is from California and we usually stay in, do laundry, cook, and take naps to recuperate from the week-long manual labour.

Sundays after work, all the volunteers will drive together into Jerusalem to attend church at King of Kings. We are about 10-15 minutes outside of Jerusalem. Once a week on Mondays, we go grocery shopping in the area.

Before entering any buildings or parking lots, cars and people are searched by security. It's not unusal to see soldiers buying grocery with their machine guns hanging on their shoulders.

Please pray for God's protection over Israel and her people as rumours of war circulate.

My return date has been moved from May 3 to April 24 after I found out that I shouldn't over stay the 3-month tourist visa or else the Israeli Government has the right to deny future entries.

Will see you in two months. Thank you for the prayers!

Blessings,
Lilian

Uganda 2012 Team Video

2012-02-28T17:15:00.000-05:00

Update from Noah Okiror

2012-02-28T17:10:00.001-05:00

Florence and I spend January and a bit of February in Uganda ministering. That was in answer to invitations from a womens' group, rural pastors' seminar and youth rally organisers. The schedule was tight but we managed to pack all the meetings plus a little time with relatives, in that five weeks.

Its always a privilage indeed to be God's vessel and we saw what God can do when we step out in faith. The youth, pastors, childeren and womens' groups were ministered to; to the extent that an open invitation has been given to us and all those we can mobilize, to go again. We too were ministered and we will never be ther same. Thanks so musch for your support and prayers.

We are right now in Singapore catching up with family over here and may be visit our spiritual families/partners in Cambodia and Thailand; before heading back to Toronto.

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Mbarara update from Adrian (2)

2012-01-16T13:13:00.000-05:00

Today we went to a rural church that had no walls except for the one that is backing to the pulpit. It was made of dried grass. The roof was made of cloth like materials held together by ropes. It isn't a big church -- only 2 years old, about 50 people in size. It is located in the outskirts of Mbarara. I was speaking on the power of the Father's Love.

Story One: You won't believe what Mike from Soroti did

You won't believe what Mike did at a church today. His greeting became a message. Then after I was done, he ministered to several people and one of them was a lady from Congo. She was in an attempt to murder someone as she has been badly scarred. She was desperate as her daughter was tormented by demons at night. So she came to church with literally heat in her chest area, ulcer pain in her stomach and back pains. Then as Mike led her through ministry, she forgave. As she did, she literally felt like cold water was poured over her. Mike didn't even have to pray for her physical health. Immediately, her ulcer pain in the stomach was no more and so did the back pain. All this came through our Mike, yes our Mike (for those who know him)!! Freely he received, freely he gave. She testified later to the church. That is how I came to learn of this story.

Story Two: The girl who smiled

A lady in her 20s shared about what happened to her during ministry. Her parents were murdered along with the rest of her family. She is the only one left. No one laid hands on her. She just stood up to wait for us to touch her but before we could she wept. For the first time in her life, she chose to forgive the ones who killed her family. I was moved to tears by this. Anyways, in her sharing, she said for the first time ever, she felt a release from the heaviness and grief of her heart and then she smiled because it was like life entered into her.

Blessings
Adrian

Mbarara update from Adrian

2012-01-14T16:16:00.000-05:00

We've just finished the Father Heart Conference with 1000 people and we're in the midst of a pastors conference with 250 attendees. Among the pastors and youths, we've met old friends from the Mbarara Deliverance Church.

There are many testimonies which I will report later, but there are two of which I want to tell right now.

Story 1: Mike of Soroti

In the 2011 Uganda trip, there was a gentleman (Mike) that traveled with us wherever we went. In the process of that, he experienced the tangible love of the Father that transformed his life completely. Upon returning home he did a few things that blew my mind away.

1) He reconciled with his 4 daughters who brought shame to the family by getting pregnant outside of marriage. Prior to his transformation, he was an aggressive father who pushed his daughters out of the house when they told him what had happened. But upon returning home last year, he went to find them, reconciled with them, brought them into his house along with the grandchildren. Today, because they are fatherless, he is now a father to the grandkids. An affectionate loving father to his daughters to a point that they love to hug and

embrace him. For the first time, they celebrated Christmas of 2011 together.

2) A band of robbers came into his house with guns to rob him. They were arrested and the police wanted him to press charges. But instead he told the robbers that he forgave them as he has been forgiven and got the police to release them from their jail cell.

3) There was a pastor in Soroti that went deranged. He would walk around naked and physically beat up anyone around him. Mike fathered him through the process and in the midst of it was beaten up by the pastor several times. Yet even in spite of that he walked with him, cared for him, provided for him when everyone else wanted to put him in the mental institution.

This is the story of a man that came from an orphan heart, that captured love and now walks in it in his community.

Story 2: Moses of Masaka

When Moses got married 8 years ago to a lady from a different tribe, his mother objected to the marriage that she enlisted the help of witch doctors and several other ways to stop the marriage. Consequently, he cut off all ties from his mother and father to a point that she hasn't seen her grandkids until this past Christmas. As he processed the love of the Father, he was convinced last year that this love has to be translated and process into relationship starting with his mother. He is so transparent with his church family that they have been journeying with him on this issue.

Anyways, last Christmas he brought his family to visit him mother. She was surprised as it was unannounced. When he saw her, he reconciled with her saying that he values the relationship over who is right or who is wrong. He asked her to forgive him and I saw the pictures myself, she had the biggest smile on her face embracing his family. Now he is convinced that this revelation of the Father Heart needs to affect all the relationships surrounding him and his community.

There are many other stories which I will tell of other men and women who have been impacted by the revelation and transform their family and communities. I believe that God is raising up fathers in the land of Uganda which has been known as a "Orphaned Nation" to her destiny of "the pearl of Africa".

In the meantime, lots of love and sunshine from Uganda

Blessings

Adrian

Here we go!

2012-01-06T14:26:00.000-05:00

The Uganda team leaves today. They should arrive in Uganda on Sunday January 8th. They return on January 26th.

We have started a 40-day fast and prayer for the Uganda team. At least one person each day will be covering the Uganda Team in prayer before and during their trip, The purpose of the fast is to also intercede for the kingdom of God to be manifested there. This is a 24 hour "no food" fast starting from 7pm of the assigned date to 7pm of the next date.

Ezra 8:21-23

And there by the Ahava Canal, I gave orders for all of us to fast and humble ourselves before our God. We prayed that he would give us a safe journey and protect us, our children, and our goods as we traveled. ... So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer.

The Uganda team is comprised of:

Adrian Wi
Don Boyd
Donna Parachin
Gabriel Wee
Herman Lam
Jonathan Chung
Karen Chan
Karyne Wee
Steven Chow

The 40-day fast has already started, however there are still dates left unaccounted for. These are:

Jan 2
Jan 6
Jan 8
Jan 13
Jan 15
Jan 20
Jan 22
Jan 25
Jan 26

If you are interested in fasting and praying for the Uganda team (hopefully by filling in one of these open spots), please email bryankltai@gmail.com

Uganda awareness day pictures

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Thanks to everyone who helped out and to everyone who stopped by.

Kitchen volunteers

Mbarara booth

Decorations

Kitchen prep

Serving hors d'oeuvres

More hors d'oeuvres

More servers and food

Uganda currency

Mbarara booth hostess

Seminar speaker

Rubongi booth hosts

Video

Culture booth hostesses

Blessings booth

Chocolate fountain

Pastor Alvin sharing about Mbarara

Herman Lam (right), event master

Uganda 2012 Meet the team: Herman Lam

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Name: Herman Lam

Occupation: Engineer in training
# of trips to Uganda: 0 (First Time!!)

Why I'm going to Uganda:

God's been stretching me over the past couple of years, in my own character and in the capacity to love and bless others. Uganda's the next big stretch, eye-opener and heart-opener to God's heart and his love for the nations. It will be a trip to share, love on and to overflow all that God's taught, and blessed me with over these past couple of years, that being the Father's Heart and what it means to be His son.

If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be?

Freeze Time.. then I could sleep more and not lose time doing it!

Uganda 2012 Meet the team: Donna Parachin

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Name: Donna Parachin
# of trips to Uganda: 0 (first time)

"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us that we should be called children of God!" - 1 John 3:1

There are many verses in the Bible that speak of God as being our loving Father. While many of us as committed Christians understand this truth in our minds, we lack a genuine personal experience of His Fatherly love in our lives. God can seem distant and detached from our every day lives. He can seem to be silent in the midst of our troubles and our cries for His help. We long to touch Him and to be touched by Him in our hearts.

Not only do many of us not experience God as the loving Father that He truly is, we instead fear Him as a Judge and as a strict Master under which we serve as slaves rather than being in relationship to Him as sons and daughters.

“Living in the Abundance of the Father’s Love” is a conference that has been designed to bring God’s people into an experiential, transforming encounter with God’s Fatherly love. As a result, those in attendance will see their relationship to God transformed from that of being spiritual orphans to glorious sons and daughters! Encountering this unfailing love of the Father will release you from the barriers that have kept you from Him and the fulfillment of His desire for fruitfulness in your life.

"For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, `Abba, Father [or Pa Pa, Father].'" - Romans 8:15

Uganda 2012 Meet the team: Don Boyd

2011-11-23T23:28:00.001-05:00

Name: Don Boyd

We will be hosting the conference entitled "THE HEALING POWER OF LOVE" in Mbarara, Uganda. The conference will be 4 dynamic days spent in the powerful and healing presence of our loving Heavenly Father. This is a time of spiritual restoration and renewal as we receive ministry in the Word as well as Spirit-empowered impartation. It is time for a shift in our thinking, our words and our walk so we can be set free from our past and learn to see ourselves the way God sees us - through the loving eyes and heart of Jesus. It will change your life and set you in a place of victory while dealing with the realities of everyday life. The Enemy wants to keep you down, alone and in despair; but the Lord longs to lift you up, bring you into loving relationships and establish you with a hope and a future.

Uganda 2012 Meet the team: Adrian Wi

2011-11-23T23:21:00.001-05:00

Name: AdrianWi Occupation: Pastor About me: Happy married with 3 boys # of trips to Uganda: 4 (almost Ugandan!)
Why I'm going to Uganda: One of my defining moments was an encounter with a little orphan girl in Soroti, Uganda that redefined the Father’s Love for me. My passion is to raise up a generation that carries the heart of the Father Things I like to do on my rest time: Play fight with my 3 boys, workout, soaking, hanging out and gaming with my spiritual sons

Uganda 2012 Meet the Team: Abby Lai

2011-11-23T23:15:00.001-05:00

Name: Abby Lai
Occupation: Marketing (Yes…we are the people who make you buy stuff)
# of trips to Uganda: 0 (this is my first)

Why I'm going to Uganda:

This will be my very first mission trip and I’ve always hoped to experience something like this! I’ve heard of all the miracles and stories that happen whenever people come back from there, and I am excited to go share the Father’s love and have my eyes opened up to other parts of the world.

If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be?
The ability to jump through time!

Uganda 2012 Meet the team: Jonathan Chung

2011-11-23T21:16:00.001-05:00

Name: Jonathan Chung Occupation: Renovator # of trips to Uganda: 0 (this is my first)
Why I'm going to Uganda: Because I want to bring hope and leave practical life skills with people Celebrity Look-a-Like: Bruce Lee

Uganda 2012 Meet the Team: Karen Chan

2011-11-23T21:13:00.001-05:00

Name: Karen Chan Occupation: Graphic Designer # of trips to Uganda: 0 (this is my first)
Why I'm going to Uganda: I want to love the Ugandans for who they are Celebrity Look-a-Like: Some Korean girl