Hello Friends! Because of the extra support that we received from you in December, we were able to do so many things here at Called Christians/Calvary Chapel that we have been needing to do for so long! First, for those that contributed to the Building Fund, we were able to rebuild the church that was in terrible disrepair at the prisons. The roof was almost totally gone, and all of the windows were broken out. We were able to put on a new roof, put in all new windows, repair the floor and the rotten wood, and paint the building for the first time in probably 50 years (no exaggeration). The entire prison area is so grateful! Several denominations meet there for services, and all of the large prison meetings are held there as well.
For the people who donated to the “Orphan Fund,” Called Christians is able to send ALL of our students back to school this term! We have 12 students in trade schools for plumbing, electrical, mechanics, mass communications, nursing and radiology, 3 students in high school, and 31 primary school students. In Uganda, you pay school fees for every term, three terms a year, and the cost for us each term is close to $5000. I had no idea where the money would come from, but you gave enough to send every one of our students back to school!
For those that helped with the Vehicle Fund, I have been saving for some time, but just could not come up with enough money to purchase another badly needed vehicle. But with the funds sent to the Vehicle Fund, we were able to buy a very good used Noah Van to replace our 1991 Nissan Avenir station wagon which does not run any more. We are SO excited! We needed this vehicle so badly! Thank you!
And from the General Fund, we were able to pay all of our expenses, service all six of our ministry vehicles (which are out on ministry every day), put two new tires on each of three vehicles, make major repairs on three vehicles, pay for medical care and food for a 12 year old girl that was raped and contracted HIV and many other infections, and was dying in the hospital, and send 75 men to the Calvary Chapel East Africa Pastor’s Conference! May God bless you for every prayer, and every dime of support you sent to us!
Thank you SO very much! With joy in Christ!
Beverly Rich