Loaves and Fishes

Tuesday

Our day began with a meeting with Samaritan’s Purse at their headquarters in Kampala. The purpose of the meeting was to educate ourselves with their current projects and the ministries they provide specifically to the OVC-orphans and vulnerable children. We introduced Samaritan’s Purse to ekissa to lay the foundation for a future partnership.

   We traveled to an OVC site with Charity, a SP OVC project manager where we were greeted with hugs and sounds of singing children. The orphanage was housing approximately 26 kids. The home is completely funded by a local church and is in financial crisis at this time. We were informed that the children at best eat once a day. We had our packed lunches for the day and decided to feed the children our food. We were able to divide our sandwiches and bananas to feed the group. The children lined up quietly and all of them said thank you for their provisions. Because the children had not eaten today, after they were fed within 30 minutes their life returned and they were smiling and talking. There were three children who were sick. We noticed a young boy who seemed very feeble and was completely lethargic. We learned that he had also been sick and we were very concerned whether or not he could survive the week. He was severely malnourished and filled with parasites. His stomach was very distended and he was basically bones. After speaking with the house mother and Charity we felt strongly that Jared needed immediate medical attention. We transported him to the local hospital where he is currently receiving treatment. Charity is calling us when they find out his prognosis. We felt like the Lord had his hand all over this afternoon. While spending time with Charity we learned as she shared her testimony that she was a survivor of the street herself. Both parents died of Aids leaving her to raise 13 siblings. Charity pointed out to us that by stepping out in obedience by sharing our lunch with the children we saved a child’s life. 

   Whether loaves and fishes or PBJ and bananas--- GOD PROVIDES!!!