no greater joy

"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." --Luke 12:32-34

Meet Waako Elisa, an orphaned child that lives in Uganda. He was able to receive a shirt and shorts because of your loving kindness and generous hearts.

This little girl's name is Kataike Shabila. And she also was able to have a new skirt and shirt because of your donations.

Her name is Kaanyi Nabutono. And she is another orphaned child living in Uganda who received a shirt and skirt that were in the boxes sent to Africa.

This is Naula Helen, whose father died of AIDS. She was able to receive a shirt and skirt. And yes, for all you VBS goers, that's a High Seas Expedition shirt she's wearing.

This is Kabasa Margaret, and that is her mother in the background there. As the Ugandans say, she looks quite smart (nice) in her new clothes, doesn't she?

This orphaned boy -Ndoboli Jackson- also received a new shirt that was in the boxes. This photo makes all the Fedex telephone conversations above and beyond worth it.

I am more thankful for your donations than I could ever begin to express. And I am humbled by those of you who have asked how you can help. If you would like to get involved, you can donate items to send (skirts and dresses for girls, shirts for both boys and girls, boy's shorts, gently used or new shoes for girls and boys, soccer balls, jumping ropes) or you can donate money for the shipping cost of the boxes (even with the God-given discount I have through my cousin, this can become costly). As God continues to provide, so we will continue to give. Shoot me an email or facebook message for more details.

We are storing treasures in heaven, where thieves do not break in and moths do not destroy. But we are also giving these things hoping that those who receive them will know of His immense love for them. For there is no greater gift and no greater joy than knowing Him.