Shalom Uganda

UK Team

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:28:34 +0000

Recently a mission team from UK came for a visit. They gave clothes, soccer uniforms, dolls to the children, and spoke to them about Jesus.

It was a big challange for them to see how people are surviving in the tough living conditions of karamoja. It was also like a big suprise to them to see children from 0 – 12 years walking around naked which is mostly due to poverty because their parents are not able to afford to buy clothes for their children.

They also appreciated our ministry and the help that we are giving to the children and adults.

Rainbow Mike says “I am very greatful to God for what he is doing for the people of Kotido.”

Please pray for Rainbow Mike because we recently recieved word that he is ill with Malaria.

“God, help the needy and the poor and the orphans…”

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:28:17 +0000

by Olak Amos Otim

I thought there was no longer no life or future for me, I was crying every night for my self and my brothers this was because 3 of my brothers finished primary level and all ended there because there is no one to pay for them, My mother died without telling any of us who our father is and this is the reason why we are all living seperately from each other, I am living with some family who used to be our neighbour before my mom died. I even do not know very clearly which tribe I belong to from Uganda but I know one thing that iam a Ugandan by nationality and a child of God. For my side God has help me and iam very happy to be at secondary school, I still feel bad about my older brother because he has turn up to drinking alcohol now due to frustration of life. I am very happy for the sponsorship I am receiving because it has given me hope for the future and for life, I would like to read hard and continue up to where shalom will end with me, I pray that God help me so that I finished my education and when I finished I would like to help my brothers who have now given up with education , others are now on street.

I have learnt that God is with me even though had a very hard time, iam happy he has also provided me a place to leave, they do not treat me so well but I humble my self and except my situation , iam praying that God provide me another place ( home ) where I can be accepted and supported with basic needs like what shalom is doing, iam also praying that God help me to know my father wheather he is dead or alive

God, help the orphans, needy and the poor…

Watching and Waiting

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:22:37 +0000

The recent searing temperatures in Karamoja have everyone thinking about whether the region will suffer the 8th consecutive year of drught. Rainbow Mike recently said that though they had some good rains for a week or so, the sky has refused to give rain and the crops that people have planted are withering. Though the crops of sorghum and maize could survive, their yields will also be affected by the heat.

For more information about the situation, click on the link to:
AllAfrica.com

Producing green in the face of drought

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:13:23 +0000

With part of the land fenced, Rainbow Mike and the children were able to plant enough greens to supplement their meals. Thank you, God for giving generously to the youth of Kotido that you love.

Jeremiah is free

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:47:23 +0000

by Rainbow Mike

It’s a day full of joy and singing from my heart to God. I was singing this song: “This is the day that the lord has made, we will rejoice, and be glad in it…”

I met with the Probation officer this morning ( Monday) and asked if he had visited the DPC again. Suprisingly he just told me that he had wanted to see me today, there and then he gave me the letter authourising me to go and get the boy out of the police costody and the boy was given to me at 2:00pm. It was just as i was shown in the dream when the boy was given to me ,so it has come to pass. I was almost begining to doubt. I really thank God so much for answering our prayer for Jeremiah and i am so happy.

He is already at shalom home and under my care as the foster parent. Will be spending some good time to counsel him, pray with him and preparing his mind for school life before he can start this week or next week. The school began today and most of the children are already reporting.

Not all children able to attend for the term

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:44:57 +0000

At the moment Shalom Ministries has been able to find sponsors for about 30 of 40 children so some of the students hoping to go back for school this term were not able to return. Though there is a little gap still remaining we are confident that God will provide for the children and their needs for he is “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows,…” and “I know that the LORD secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy” (Ps 68:5,140:12). Shown here is a picture of some children who received supplies to attend primary boarding school.

Fencing Well on the way

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:16:15 +0000

Rainbow Mike and the kids are helping construct a fence with funds contributed to the ministry from people in the US.

It took almost 6 months to put the word out and collect enough money for beginning the fencing around the Shalom Home property but it is finally happening. This week they are finishing one side of the property, including the football pitch and hope to have everying completed by the end of the month.

The fencing is part of a 2-3 stage process to try and finish the building up to the standards required by the Ugandan Government for Children’s Homes. The next stage will be to finish the rest of building to serve as a center and home for the children on the streets.

This fence represents much more to the children and Rainbow Mike than just security fencing–it also speaks to them about how God wants to take care of the them and give them His security.

Listening FOR Karamoja

admin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:51:49 +0000

by Carly Schrader

“And my blessings are for the Gentiles, too, when they commit themselves to the way of the Lord. Do not let them think I consider them second-class citizens. And my blessings are for the eunuchs as well. They are as much mine as anyone else.” – Isaiah 56:3
I love it when God speaks! What an incredible gift He has given us in the fact that He chooses to speak through us, His people. Much like Isaiah was hearing these words from the Lord for the Gentiles and the eunuchs of old—I believe that this word is for today, and for the people of Karamoja.

As I was praying a few weeks ago for Karamoja, God impressed this verse on my heart. As I read it, this is what God showed me: “And my blessings are for the people of Karamoja, too, when they commit themselves to the way of the Lord. Do not let them think I consider them second-class citizens. And my blessings are for the children and youth as well. They are as much mine as anyone else.”

I believe that what the Lord is saying to the people of Karamoja is this: “I am your Good Father, and you are so much more than second-class citizens to me! You are my children, who I love and who I desire to bless. Come, and receive My love. Commit yourselves to Me and together, we will be a family.”

Karamoja: “Developing”?

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:02:55 +0000

Documentarists visited Karamoja with the support of ACTED to film the convergence of some of the developing world’s most challenging issues: Security, environmental degradation, sustainable development, and food security.

Watch the video on the website and while you are at it, check out the rest of the resources and activities they are trying to organize to help raise awareness about these challenges…

Karamoja’s Cattle War

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:51:55 +0000

This is the second of a three part YouTube series on karamoja. This one highlights karamoja and the issues somewhat. The rest of the videos can be found at www.karamoja.com