Yet
another year has flown by, and we find ourselves looking at 2026 already! We
pray that you remembered the Reason for the Season, ‘25…the birth
of Jesus Christ our Lord. It’s so very easy for all of us to find ourselves so
enmeshed in all the trappings of Christmas and New Year’s celebrations that we
don’t take time to attend to resting and reflecting on what’s truly
important…loving, enjoying and appreciating the family, friends and
opportunities that God has entrusted to our lives. So, take a deep breath and
relax for a bit as 2026 commences.
Our
Ugandan Lambs have enjoyed time off from their schooling, at the children’s
homes in Kayunga or Namugongo, or with extended family. Christmas parties were
underwritten by one of the ULA family members; Lambs and staff had a good time
of feasting, fellowshipping and celebrating Jesus’ birth. In January, it’s back
to school!
Many
of our Lambs have now progressed to employment or secondary education past high
school. Recent college graduates have earned MBAs in business
administration/management, accounting, have completed diplomas or certificates
in electrical engineering, customs, tourism, nursing, pharmacy and fashion
design. Other post-high school Lambs are pursuing degrees and/or in internships
for nursing/midwifery, medicine/surgery, education, clinical/community
nutrition, business management. The ones still in primary or high school are
well on their way…their teachers and directors report Lambs’ improvements and
“notable progress” on their report cards, commenting on well-disciplined
students who evidence responsibility in their conduct and performance and
exhibit notable effort towards reaching their academic goals. Others are
encouraged to “aim higher” and work harder. Our Lambs attend faith-based
private schools with high academic standards where they are challenged and
empowered to reach their potential. ULAUSA is committed to providing our AIDS
orphans with opportunities they never could have aspired to in the third world
country of Uganda.
The
board of ULAUSA covets your prayers for wisdom and God’s provision for 2026 and
beyond. As many of our Lambs have reached young adulthood, sponsorship and
support has dwindled. Until now, there have been funds in reserve to provide
for the necessities of Lambs without sponsors, as well as covering increased
fees as needed for the higher educations of our graduated post-high school
Lambs who aspire to advanced degrees. Unfortunately, this is no longer the
case. We’re looking at the real possibility of having to deny unsponsored post-graduates
the additional support they need to pursue their dreams, in order to ensure
that Lambs still under 18 are cared for, educated and graduated. Please join us
in praying for God’s direction in tending to the support of His Lambs. If you
have questions or desire to help with these needs, please contact us at: ulapresident3@gmail.com
or treasurer@ugandanlambs.org. |