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Projects we are working on at Mission Servants Ministries

Trip 21 to Uganda, Post 8 – More Projects Completed.

Finishing up reporting on the completed projects, here are several key accomplishments made during this trip that will leave Child Redeemed Mission Home operating more productively.

Solar energy production and storage was increased by 50%.  New panels, batteries, and controller now allows all night security lighting and 24/7 full voltage access for the office equipment and inside lighting.  No more dimming and shut offs.

100 student desks and 5 teachers tables were produced at CRM and shipped to Rock View Primary School.  The nearly 300 kids at this school had no desks at all.  Most of the boys helped and learned during the 3 week project.

New printer, donated laptop, and new WiFi source makes a much improved and very comfortable and productive office.  New gutters over the dorm entrances eliminate an annoyance during rainstorms.

New security lights at the chicken coop and enhanced LED lighting in wanting areas of the buildings push out the darkness.

New vegetable storage bins were made for the kitchen storeroom.  This will help allow them to buy more items in bulk to save money.  A motorbike was purchased to eliminate reliance on BodaBodas (Taxi-motorbikes), provide emergency independence, …and give me a way to cool off in the evenings 🙂

Praise God for the provisions, skills, and time to get these projects done for CRM and the improvement of operations there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trip 21 to Uganda, Post 7 – Is that how it looked in your head Bob?

The equatorial sun is brutal upon most of the land in the unshaded compound at Child Redeemed Mission Home.  The logic behind a greenhouse is to have some control over the climate that crops are subjected to in order to extend the growing season.  Tomatoes and peppers are a few crops that thrive in greenhouses.  Although CRM is in the child raising business not the tomato raising business, learning how to plan and execute a successful project is an important lesson for children in rural Uganda especially.  All those kids can go through a lot of produce each week as well.

We utilized a bent and welded steel tubing frame, raised beds, drip irrigation, and quality plastic donated by Ludvig Svensson, Inc. in Charlotte, NC and carried to Uganda in our luggage.  Tubing was purchased locally and all fabrication done on site.  Plastic was held in place with weighted edge bars and zip-ties.  Kidpower came in handy when we needed several dozen pairs of hands.  Now that it is done…I will say that I had a blast doing it.  Here is how it was done…..

Our water supply is from the well tank that the above picture was taken from.  May God be honored with this!

Trip 21 to Uganda, Post 6 – What is that?

Those of us over 40 years old will remember these fondly.  No one in Uganda could figure out what I was building though.  They figured how to play on it fast enough!  The kids love it and promised to stick to the rule of only 6 at a time.  I love building playground equipment!!

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The pivot bearing shaft was made and donated by Pinnacle Converting Equipment in the US and we carried it to Uganda.  The rest was built on site with hammers, DeWalt  cordless tools, and a rented portable welder.  Here’s how…

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Anchor structure welded to the pivot post.

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Pivot post concreted in place.

 

Platform welded.  Hand rails and tie rods made Blacksmith style.  Then assembly.

 

 

 

Trip 21 to Uganda, Post 3 – First week

Rick, Greg, Jeff, Connor, and I left home a week ago.  We are on schedule for our projects, all healthy, and enjoying the kids.  19 new kids were welcomed into Child Redeemed Mission Home on Sunday.  They are sweet kids that already seem like they are among family.  It has been a real joy to watch them blend in.

We had to drop the well upgrade project at the Balowoli Primary School because the pump did not arrive on time and a few other crazy events.  We are making good progress on the 100 desks for a new school being started…Promise Primary,  completed the solar power upgrade to CRM and are enjoying the extra power, and will be erecting the greenhouse tomorrow.  We have also completed a number of maintenance items and repairs.

We are especially enjoying the fellowship of the kids, church members, staff, and community.

Thank you for your prayers!

 

 

Trip 21 to Uganda, Post 2 – On our way.

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15 checked bags, 750 pounds, 9 carry on bags

Five of us left Charlotte, NC on Thursday and we will arrive at the orphanage Saturday.

We have a busy trip planned…

  • Projects include: Adding 50% more solar panels and capacity to the power grid at the orphanage, install an electric pump/chlorinator/storage tank on a water supply at a school, build 100 desks for a 2nd school, build a greenhouse at the home, add more security lights, and build a merry go round at the home.
  • We will welcome 19 new kids, aged 5 to 13, into the orphanage. This is my favorite part. They may never been hugged, told about Jesus, or felt safe and valued before. This will make the total cared for at the Child Redeemed Home, 60.
  • Hold meetings and pray about assisting a primary school near the home. It was founded 2 years ago and has about 220 kids.
  • Holding a soccer tournament outreach for the children in the community.
  • And in general share our time and God’s love with the kids and community.

We appreciate prayers for our families, our health, protection, and direction. There is a lot going on and I want to stay behind God, not in front.  Updates to come.