Tag Archives: Projects

Trip #16 to Kenya and Uganda today.

A large team of 13 people including a Royal Canadian Mounted Policewoman, a couple from Iowa, and several from Charlotte, NC will meet first at the Lord’s Servants Home in Kenya and then Stream of Hope Home in Uganda.  This is Mission Servants Ministry’s largest and one of the most ambitious trips yet.

Half of the team will be focused on LSH and will host a 3 day Medical Clinic at the new LSA school building to serve an expected 500+ people from the community.  They also plan to build a bridge for the community over a muddy place on a main path, run water to the school, several smaller projects, and deliver a multi session Bible and craft class to the entire population of the LSA school, 120+ kids.

The team at SOH in Uganda will finish and open the new kitchen, build a playground shelter, install a generator to the well to improve water supply, and many smaller projects and activities for the kids.

The total trip will span the next 3 weeks except for one team member who will remain and serve for another month.  We will be bringing updates.  Please join us in praying for these people for safety, health, guidance, and opportunities to share Christ’s love.

HPIM3316

Diana and her Christmas meal of chicken, chipati, potatoes, pasta, and soft drink.

August trip to Kenya and Uganda… Update 8

We have wrapped up our time at the Lord’s Servants Home and will travel all day tomorrow to the Stream of Hope Home in Uganda. This was a great visit. We saw the LSA #2 building get under way, implemented several improvements to the home, added to the playground, and spent a lot of time with the kids. Thanks for your prayers. Updates may be fewer from Uganda since the Internet is not as accessible for us there.

Just happy.....

Just happy…..

Wall footers/foundation stones are in place

Wall footers/foundation stones are in place

Foundation stones.

Foundation stones.

All kids got letters from sponsors and supporters. This is a big favorite for them each trip.

All kids got letters from sponsors and supporters. This is a big favorite for them each trip.

Finished 2 seesaws. Steel design.

Finished 2 seesaws. Steel design.

image

More good uses for old tires

More good uses for old tires

 

 

August Trip to Kenya and Uganda… Update 6

Weve had some challenges with power but over all it is incredibly pleasurable here.  LSH is a happy place.  Our meetings and projects have gone well, here are a few photos of things…

Found one problem with the incoming power at the home and fixed it...sort of...can you tell that I'm a mechanical engineer...wire and tape.

Found one problem with the incoming power at the home and fixed it…sort of…can you tell that I’m a mechanical engineer…wire and tape.

Some of the guys.

Some of the guys.

John giving his testimony at the Lyavo Bible Church with a friend.

John giving his testimony at the Lyavo Bible Church with a friend.

Found a use for some old tires

j Found a use for some old tires

Noah

Noah

Completed installation of solar powered lighting in the boys dorm and cooking areas. Moved the switch panel to a better location.

Completed installation of solar powered lighting in the boys dorm and cooking areas. Moved the switch panel to a better location.

Honey theft team included 3 boys.

Honey theft team included 3 boys.

They got about a gallon of honey but it was a war.

They got about a gallon of honey but it was a war.

 

 

 

 

August Trip to Kenya and Uganda… Update 4

Here are some photos of today’s activities.  Many of the High School kids are home on break today.  All is well.

Sifting the maize to get rid of weevils

Sifting the maize to get rid of weevils

.....and breaking ground for building #2 of the school. Staked out to the left, running perpendicular to #1

…..and breaking ground for building #2 of the school. Staked out to the left, running perpendicular to #1

Drying and adding pesticide. LSH stores a years worth.

Drying and adding pesticide. LSH stores a years worth.

Nothing wasted

Nothing wasted

Inspecting the loose tires the kids play with.

Inspecting the loose tires the kids play with.

Installed additional lights in the dining hall so the kids can study better...watching a DVD at the moment...school break

Installed additional lights in the dining hall so the kids can study better…watching a DVD at the moment…school break

Welding see saws for the playground

Welding see saws for the playground

Breakfast meeting with the board of The Lord's Ministries at the new guest house

Breakfast meeting with the board of The Lord’s Ministries at the new guest house

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOH Dining Hall nearing completion

The windows and doors are in and final cement work on the walls is being applied.  Painting will follow.  I am bringing and electrical distribution panel, wiring, and LED strip lighting with me on our trip later this month.  Our plan is to bring power by wire from the solar charging system on the main house and have lights in the kitchen and dining areas.

Since the Stream of Hope Home is located on the equator it gets dark before 7:00 pm each night.  Being able to eat, study, and play in a lighted building is a huge blessing.

It will be the rainy and muddy season when I will be there next month, I know that I will appreciate the building.  We will also work on installing the wood cookers, work tables, and shelving to make it a functional kitchen.  Thank you to everyone supporting this project.

HPIM3058HPIM3064