Fundraising, COVID in Uganda, The Market Project, A big Thank-You!

Dear Family and Friends,

Fundraising

It's nearly September, where did the summer go? (That's how it feels anyway)! This means that September 25th, our target date of leaving for Uganda, is quickly coming. We are about 80% of the way to our fundraising goal. We are still praying for $400 in monthly recurring gifts and $10,000 one-time gifts to come in before we depart for Uganda. Thank-you all for your generosity, we are getting close to our goal!

COVID in Uganda

Please pray for the COVID situation in Uganda. The COVID numbers dramatically increase about 3 months ago. The government took action by putting a strict lockdown in place that lasted for six weeks. Recently, the lockdown was eased, but many the guidelines that remain still put people in financial strain. Public transport, for example, under guidelines. A bus is only allowed to carry 50% of its capacity. This will certainly cause an increase in bus tickets. Many Ugandans rely on buses and goods and services are sure to also increase in price. Schools are not allowed to reopen until a vaccine is found (which has been very complicated for Uganda so far). 

The Market Project

Last month, I spent two days with some other US colleagues of the The Market Project. It was a very good time of meeting in person and getting to know my colleagues better and learn more about The Market Project as an organization. I'm very excited about joining them in Uganda.

A Big Thank-You!

Finally, thank-you to all of you who have been praying for us and have financially given to this work! We couldn't do this without you. Beyond the financial help, it is encouraging to have you invest in our work in this way.

Prayer Requests

1. That the COVID numbers in Uganda would decrease and for the health of people in Uganda.

2. The financial situation of many people in Uganda who are affected by the recent COVID spike.

3. Support raising; that the money could come so that we would be able to leave for Uganda in September.

Praises

1. Some improvement in COVID numbers in Uganda so that some restrictions were lifted.

2. All the support that has come in for us so far.

3. The Lord's provision for us as a family over the last year as we were in the US.

Thats all for now,

Eric (Lauren, Aubrey Anne, and Genevieve)