Refugee Camps Abound with Hope and Energy “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they might have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 School opened on February 6 with 421 excited precious ones. Girls make up more than half of the population this year, which is an unheard of ratio. Historically…
Little is Much When God Is In It 🎶 Today as I enjoyed the Facebook “Year in Review”, made up of photos from my own posts over the year, I thought I would glance over the 2022 photo collection in my phone. I was nearly in tears when I saw the amazing accomplishments God has done in one year in…
My name is Lu Smith and I recently had the privilege of traveling to Uganda with Ann and three other members of our church, Long Hollow, in Hendersonville, TN. Our main task was training children’s Sunday School teachers using the Gospel Project curriculum from Lifeway. We modeled it first, the teachers then presented it to…
By: JoAnna Reeves Cooper I had the privilege to be a part of Living Water Community Transformation Mission Team that went to Uganda September 20-Oct 1st. It was an experience unlike any other I haveever had. My eyes have been opened to the strength and resilience of people thathave very little possessions, even what we would consider necessities…
“Are you happy to be going back to school?” How many of us have just asked our kids that question? My own primary age grandchildren just answered, “Yes Mimi, ’cause I get to see my all my friends.” Kids are kids everywhere. I am sure the school children in refugee camps in Uganda are happy…
Whether we are training pastors to preach, women to sew, farmers to farm, entrepreneurs to sell, or teachers to teach, our main goal is always to gain and strengthen disciples of Christ. This means investing in future leaders of the Kingdom. Effective leaders must be educated and able to support themselves to gain respect and the following of others. (Our…
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even the youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on the wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk…
Apostle Paul, in Romans 10:15, quoted Isaiah 52:7 when he said, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news”. Generally speaking, feet have no particular aesthetic appeal, therefore both writers were referring to what these feet do rather than how they appear. Both Isaiah and Paul were hailing the arrival of messengers who bring good news. Isaiah was referring to the news…
Children are children everywhere. They are playful, curious and soak up whatever they are taught like little sponges. If we want to see the world become a kinder better place, let’s teach them well. Its the mission of Living Water Community Transformation to make disciples who will make disciples. Though we focus on all age…
