When He asks you to come, will you?

Today’s Reading: John 11:28-29 (NIV)

28 And after she had said this, Martha went back and called her sister Mary aside. “The Teacher is here,” she said, “and is asking for you.” 29 When Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to Him.

Good morning!

I witnessed a living miracle on Monday afternoon during the 2008 United Methodist General Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. Twenty-three children from Uganda’s Hope for Africa Children’s Choir walked onto center stage and began to sing, as the Holy Spirit enveloped the entire arena. Big smiles on little faces expressed thanksgiving to the Lord Jesus Christ through worship in song. They came specifically to share the Gospel message with all who gathered here. The people of the United Methodist Church rejoice with these precious children, who receive hope and help each day through the ministries of Humble School. The Humble United Methodist School in Mukono became a reality through the visioning spearheaded by Bishop Michael Watson and the people of the South Georgia Regional Conference. Partnering with the East Africa Conference and the Ugandan church, the South Georgia conference, along with United Methodists from Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania and the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries, purchased land for the building of Humble School in 2001. The school opened its doors in 2004 to serve the children of this war-ravaged country and for those who had lost parents to HIV/AIDS. Here, the Hope for Africa Children’s Choir and Academy was birthed. The children’s choir will remain in the United States through July of 2008, as they offer their gift of music ministry. To learn more about the Hope for Africa Children’s Choir, please send your e-mail inquiry to infor@hopeforafricachildrenschoir.org.

There is a future with hope for the children of the world, and it all begins when one person takes a God-given vision and pursues it with passion. The Lord calls each of us to help the children of the world. When we link our hearts and hands together the vine begins to grow, and it stretches to places like Mukuno, where children are fed, sheltered and loved. They receive an education with an opportunity of one day becoming future leaders in the communities where they live. At Humble School, the children experience the love of Christ each day. His love is the love than transforms us all.

Martha went to Mary and said, “The teacher is here, and is asking for you.” Mary got up quickly and went to the Lord. When Jesus calls you to act, are you quick to respond? Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of these children. Come and find out how you can be part of this life-giving mission and ministry. We look forward to meeting you this weekend at Faith Church!

Grace and peace,

Deb Spaulding

Faith UMC - St. Charles, MO

www.songofdeborah.com

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