CoVid may have disrupted much in our lives and the world, but Manna Ministry continues right through CoVid. Here are the latest updates from Vincent who leads the work of IMFC in Kampala, Uganda.
Last week and early this week we gave out food in the communities, Banda and Mutundwe Andy. It went well. They were thankful for the support we gave them.
Many people in communities are still struggling how to get food. They cannot afford to buy it because they are not working and others lost their small businesses due to the Covid lockdown of the whole country.
The ladies who are in the Manna program were very, very happy for the food. They were telling us how some of the men ran away from home because of the responsibilities at home. They have no jobs and could not support the family, so they left leaving the women with kids. But because of the food the women receive from us they have hope.
These ladies are trying to do something for survival. Some are washing peoples clothes and others have started small business. There was great joy as they received the food because it means opportunities and life saving.
Thank you so much for the support these ladies can smile because this provision brought hope to them.
Gorret’s Story
I have an interesting story from one of our Manna recipients. During covid many people lost hope and had no idea what to do. Many lost jobs and are at home hopeless. Many cannot manage to feed their families. We got Gorret when some one pointed us to her because of the condition she was in.
At the first Manna food distribution we taught them to save and start small business. For Gorret it was very different, she didn't know where to start from because she was not working, her husband had left her with her children and she had lost hope. Yes she had received food but had no money to save.
Gorret got someone to give her some 3000 shillings. She wanted to use that to buy a cow head but the money was not enough so she bought chicken meat, 4 pieces, and came back. Reaching home, her neighbor requested her to re sell it to them because they didn't know where to buy. She did and got profit of 4000. She realized how people need food and that's how she started this business. She saw an opportunity and she used it. She started with 7000 shillings and now is now using 70000. She is very hopeful as her business grows.
Gorret prayed to receive Christ and is working on the second book in Bible Way. She is involved in a house church that meets outside her home and is waiting to be baptized when the CoVid 19 restrictions are lifted. Life has changed for Gorret. Thanks for your prayers and support.
Now a special prayer concern. One of IMFC’s key leaders is Ocen David in Tororo. David has been in poor health for many years, but has worked hard, shared the gospel with many regardless his sicknesses and has led a large movement in his area. Today, he is very, very sick. Please pray for him, his family and the work he has influenced in and around Tororo, Uganda. David is a friend. Thanks.
Have a great weekend and may the Lord bless you and your family in these uncertain times.