Outreach / International / Uganda
Meet The 2022 Travel Team
Kathy Weaver, Ashley Miller, Marie Miller, and John Miller.
We invite you to prayer for our travel team and the work they will be doing in Uganda with Soulfishing Ministries from July 17th – August 3rd. They will run four to five medical clinics, teach at schools, and attend a Nexus Seminary graduation.
As the team prepares for the trip, there is great need for the following items:
• Monetary donations for purchase of medications and needed medical supplies. Donations can be made out to the church with Uganda Mission in the memo section.
• Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin
• Bargain reading glasses from the Dollar Store or similar (script 1.0, 1.5, 2.0)
• Toothbrushes
• Fun stickers to give to the children
• Pencils
Items can be dropped off to the Main Office or given to Kathy Weaver on Sunday mornings. Thank you for your support!!
Our projects in Uganda
Soul Fishing Ministries
Soul Fishing Ministries (SFM) is a National, Non – Governmental Organization that began in June 1999. Rev. Richard Davis Matovu, an ordained minister, received the vision to create a Christian organization that would be engaged in preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ while working towards alleviating the poverty prevalent in the rural areas of Uganda.
Nexus Seminary Uganda
Nexus is a certificate level training program designed for rural Ugandan pastors. It includes 20 courses taught once a month over a two year span. The goal is to train 2,000 pastors in 20 years. 44 students graduated in Kikyusa, Uganda, in October 2011, which put the seminary just short of the 200 mark.
Wells of Love
A critical issue of life in Uganda, East Africa is the availability of clean and fresh water. Many of the villages that our teams have visited over the years lack this basic and essential element. Because they are drinking contaminated or unclean water, many water borne illnesses are prevalent in these villages.
Our Story
Uganda Over the Years
2011
October
In October of 2011, our pastor, Rev. Dr. B.J. Norrix, took his annual trip to Uganda along with Rev. Linda Prell (Associate Pastor at Christ Community UMC), Rev. Clair Mosher (Onatavia and Erieville UMCs), Barbara Walter (retired teacher), and Kathy Walter (ESL specialist).
Pastor B.J. and the team left October 9 and returned October 27. While they were on the mission field they…:
- Taught teachers
- Preached
- Worked with Nexus Seminary students
- Dedicated a water well
- Whatever else the Ugandans had for them
2012
September
In September 2012 a team of Western and Central New Yorkers traveled to Uganda to continue our work with Soul Fishing Ministries and the Nexus Seminary Uganda.
Rev. Dr. B.J. Norrix and Rev. Clair Mosher worked on teaching and preaching and with the students in training of Nexus Seminary. They also participated in the graduation of the students from Nexus Seminary Uganda.
Kathryn Weaver and Esther Keeney are Registered Nurses who worked with rural health centers on matters of nutrition and hygiene. They brought medical supplies, microscopes, and funding to purchase medicines locally.
The team was also joined by John Miller, town of Amherst Police Officer. Because of his “first response” training, John worked with the medical team and the local clinics.
2013
November
On November 4, 2013, three Western New Yorkers and one Central New Yorker traveled to Uganda East Africa to continue our work with Soul Fishing Ministries and the Nexus Seminary Uganda.
Traveling with Rev. Dr. B.J. Norrix were Kathryn Weaver and Joe Fort of Christ United Methodist Church with Rev. Clair Mosher, Pastor of Apple Valley, Ononativia, and Erieville United Methodist Churches located south of Syracuse.
Rev. Mosher worked with youth workers and held youth rallies in multiple locations. Kathryn Weaver continued her work with the medical team and provided hygiene demonstrations. Joe Fort advised on water projects and other infrastructure support matters. Dr. B.J. continued his work with Nexus Seminary Uganda and lead a two day “Bible Scholars Summit” in Kampala.
The team also participated in the graduation of the latest Nexus graduates.
2014
October
Pastor BJ and Joe Fort traveled to Uganda and Kenya from October 5-23, 2014. They taught and preached in multiple sites, presided at a Nexus graduation, opened a new teaching location, and worked with a group of Anglicans in Mombasa, Kenya. Pastor BJ and Joe partnered with Soul Fishing Ministries and Rev. Davis Matovu.
2015
June
In June/July of 2015, Pastor BJ took a group of youth and adults on a two-week mission trip to Uganda to partner with Rev. Davis Matovu and Soul Fishing Ministries. The group consisted of John & Brandon Miller, Viki & Hannah Smith, Kathy Weaver, Janelle Martin and Erisawe Briere. In addition to helping with Nexus graduations and dedicating a new church and clean water well, the team participated in activities such as medical clinics and school presentations.
2017
August
In August 2017, four people from Christ Church and two friends went to Uganda, Africa for a two week mission trip! The team included Kathy Weaver, John Miller, son Jonathan and niece Samantha, and Janelle Martin and Bob Keitz. The six adventurers helped with repair and maintenance of clean water wells, provided medical care in a rural clinic, and offered presentations about health and safety. The team was grateful for your prayers and financial support as they saw how God worked in the lives and hearts of many people.
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