How you can help make a special day for a lot of kids!

Last year when I was in Uganda, the staff at Return Ministries took about 30 kids to the zoo.  I was so happy they let me come along and play!

This year, the Pastor has asked that we take them for a day at an amusement park.  It's more than that though.  It's a day where the kids can choose to lay their troubles aside for a few hours and simply laugh with their friends on a day they will NEVER forget.

At first glance, these days might seem frivolous.  However, they came about after much discussion between Pastor Samuel and myself.  Within the last few years these children have been sponsored to go to school.  They are working hard to pursue their education, but everyday they come home to the same situations they were in before their schooling began.  These days going into the city serve as both a break from their routine and also as a chance to dream of their future.  These days they can hope and dream about a different life in their own country.  Most of the people they see coming into their village who may encourage them to dream big are from America.  The last thing we want these children to think is that to dream big means to go be among the Americans in America.  There is beauty in Uganda.  There are opportunities for them in Uganda.  These little world changers are going to be needed in Uganda :)

Would you consider sponsoring a child to go on this year's outing?  It will be $15 for each kid.
(This covers the bus rental, staff, two meals and a snack, admission to everything we do)
You can use the Paypal button on this blog to donate.

Thank you!