Years ago Roy & I felt we
heard from God what He wanted to do with Eden’s Song so I set out to find some
missionaries that we could bless with ‘stuff’. I think we had some medical
supplies, a very basic midwife kit and maybe a backpack. Roy had IPods. I
googled ‘missionaries’ and Show Mercy was in among the first batch that came
up. God said ‘write to them’. So I nervously sent an email sharing who we were
and what we hoped to accomplish. Would they like anything? I received a
response from Lori shortly explaining the Mike was out of town but they would
write soon. And they did. And later we met. And then became partners in
ministry and close friends in life. God knew what he was doing.
Show Mercy is an amazing ministry to orphans, widows & seniors in Uganda. They are compassionate, evangelical, apostolic and fun to work with. When we first met them they worked with an orphanage and school. Soon after they began the development of 25 acres of land they the Field of Dreams and for good reason. Field of Dreams is the central base of operations for all of Show Mercy's outreaches in Uganda. There is accommodations for visiting teams and interns, a large multi-purpose facility called the Arc used for dining, gatherings and fellowship as well as housing for the directors of Show Mercy International Uganda. It also includes a fully functioning Medical Clinic as well as a fresh water well to both the compound and the people of the village of Nawanswa/Kaliti. Not to mention a farm and farm animals. this is more than just a project. This is a strategy; a perfect time to make a mark in history.
As their mission is to mobilize, inspire and empower others to live on purpose, their next project is a primary school and leadership academy. The 14 acres of land that was needed for this project is purchased and blueprints are in place. Many children in Uganda do not have access to education because of poverty, lack of infrastructure and child labor. The SMI school will be a place where children are valued and shown constantly that they are loved and have a tremendous God-Given purpose in life. Top quality teachers will encourage them regularly to know with God all things truly are possible even for the orphaned or abandoned.
You can visit their website at www.showmercy.org to find out more about them and join one of their mission teams.
Roy & I are blessed they are a part of our purpose.
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