by Kelly Via | Mar 3, 2014 | Blog
There is an area along the way to Entebbe, Uganda that captures my eyes every time we pass it. Photos just do not do it justice. Rolling hills, blue skies, and neatly carved out dark green tea gardens saturating the countryside. It always steals my attention. Because...
by Jared Via | Mar 3, 2014 | Blog
2014 marks our nineteenth year of ministry in Uganda! We are often asked, “Why do you all still go to Uganda?” Our answer is simple: “God is still working!” We have watched as the hand of God has worked in the lives of thousands and thousands of Ugandans. This East...
by Jared Via | Feb 24, 2014 | Blog
“The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45) I’m trying to learn how to be a true servant and to view everyday moments as opportunities to serve. When one of my girls is crying in the middle...
by Rick Via | Feb 1, 2014 | Blog
For who has despised the day of small things? (Zechariah 4:10) Last month we had the privilege of training pastors and spending time with our family in Uganda. We also spent several days praying and planning for our ongoing work in East Africa. As I look back over the...
by Smooth Via | Feb 1, 2014 | Blog
Kasim is a very devout Muslim. He also just so happens to live with us. Before we moved into our home here in Uganda, Kasim was hired by the landlord to be a caretaker while the house was sitting empty. This meant that he had to live on the compound full-time. This...
by Smooth Via | Dec 16, 2013 | Blog
A few weeks ago, our friend Allan stood in his rain galoshes and spoke with pure joy about the science behind his newly finished water project here in Uganda. Allan has had a team working toward providing fresh water near our Arise Africa Secondary School for over a...