Hey Friends and Family!
The time is finally almost here! For about the last 4-5 years, we have made plans and then had to scratch those plans for Joel to travel to Uganda, Africa. Last year, we went so far as to purchase tickets even, just to have the Lord change our plans yet again!
SGWM has three amazing families serving in Uganda: The Anikus, the Harrises, and the Kanyikes. Joel will be traveling with Isaac Douglass (who assists him with missionary care) with the goal of visiting these families, seeing their ministries first-hand, and to just be a blessing to them. This makes a HUGE difference in the lives of missionaries, to have their “senders” from back home visit them and see what their lives and ministries look like.
Our trip will begin in Kampala with the Kanyike family; then we’ll move up to Gulu to visit the Harris family; and then finally up to Midigo (near Arua on the map) to see the Aniku family.




Please pray that Joel and Isaac would have smooth travels to, in, and from Uganda. Pray that we would be a total blessing to the families there. Please pray for protection, especially from sickness! And please pray for our families with young children back at home, that the Lord would sustain them in our two week absence.
One special prayer request we have is for financial support. We know that a tough economy is hitting everyone right now, and it has been no easier for us in Southern California on a single-income ministry budget. It is a sacrifice that is well worth it, but we’d ask that you would pray for the Lord’s provision. Thank you to those of you who already responded to this request from our last update; it is a greater blessing than you know!
If you are not already a financial partner, please know that your prayers for us are sufficient, but you are welcomed to prayerfully consider partnering with us financially using the means provided below.
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Love in Christ,