Christmas 2020 in Uganda was a little bit crazy. It was a combination of Noah’s Ark, a Christmas party, and the end of It’s A Wonderful Life, where everyone is giving and crying at the same time.
Read MoreIt was the beginning of a normal day when John Martin Nyote's wife began experiencing labor pains. There was physical pain and a fullness of joy mixed together at the same time on this early morning filled with high expectations of once again welcoming a baby into their home.
Read MoreThis year, the Agape International Children’s Ministry and Agape Children’s Village staff were able to attend a 15-week training course called “Perspectives”. This was made possible by the generous contribution of an AICM ministry partner. Our AICM-UG Director shares an update and staff testimonies.
Read MoreSince the inception of AICM, God deposited deep down in my soul this incredible desire to make world changers. The first time I had this thought, I quickly dismissed it; thinking to myself that it was an impossible dream. Not long after that, the thought came again. I decided that I needed to ponder what that looks like in the life of a hopeless, forgotten, and maybe abandoned child. How do you develop a world changer out of a life that is so broken?
Read MoreAmidst this crisis, my service to the lord has not been hindered, as I wake up every day ready to positively impact the children entrusted to me in this Ministry.
Read MoreA smile. It was her signature. A warm, laughing, good-humored, glowing smile was something Gloria wore continually.
Read MoreI'm seated in my office this morning looking outside through the window, and I’m seeing no one. It's so quiet outside. Before the pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns, the children at Agape Primary School would be shouting as they begin their studies. There is beauty in the sounds that are made by children. I love hearing these children share their dreams with each other.
Read MoreTwo years ago AKC made its first tour to the United States of America. We found Palm Desert, California was our home for over two great months. That time was filled with performances, fun and great time with our family at The Bridge. We made lots of great friends as we travelled around the Coachella Valley and then made our way around Southern California. Our memories will forever be fresh in our minds.
Read MoreRead MoreIt was a normal day for us here in Uganda, when all of a sudden news broke that there was a COVID-19 case in our country. For a moment, the news that seemed so far away from us started becoming real.
Because life is to short not to stop and smile today!
Read MoreThat day I started on a journey that would forever change my life and my families life.
Read MoreAs we passed home after home, Alex, an AICM staff member, began to tell me about what this community was like 13 years ago. It was dark. It was hopeless. It was divided.
Read MoreGoing to Uganda leaves bold marks across every heart it touches.
Read MoreFirst ever AICM marriage conference a huge blessing!
Read MoreAfter a year of preparation, the 2019 AICM Women's Conference "Because of His Love" has drawn to a successful end.
Read MoreGod began to speak and show me that so often I let the uncomfortable stop me from continuing forward.
Read MoreOn my last day in Uganda, I had the privilege of meeting the most incredible family. Before going to their home, all I knew about them was that the mother is now blind and they are struggling to survive. Going there, I expected to see a tragic situation.
Read MoreTeam Leader, Chelsie Balli, had a life-changing day in Iganga.
Read MoreA beautiful recap of the last few days from the precious team on the ground in Uganda. Selah Balli, 15 years of age, shares her thoughts.
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