Why I Serve

The formation program and my mission service has changed my very being. My vision of God's great universe will never be the same. I have grown intellectually, spiritually, and have a greater idea of what true empathy is.

I have found great passion and joy in my daily tasks. Whether I am raising chickens or managing tea farms the daily journey is rewarding. Before I only cared about results.  The passion of the daily journey is the key, the results will follow.

Covid tried to interfere with my mission and I wasn’t sure if returning to Uganda was going to be an option.  I have been a substitute teacher in Lincoln Public Schools during my time back in the states. This wouldn't have been possible without my formation training through Lay Mission. I cannot see me doing anything else now. My first week teaching I was assigned to teach 6th grade a course on “Humanities”.  I spent five days going over five religions.  Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.  My four months in the formation program teachings, allowed me to shine as I taught this 6th grade class.

God works in different ways.

I really don't get concerned about the little things anymore, peace is a beautiful thing! God's will has spoken again and my journey has not ended. I will return to Kabale, Uganda on May 26, for one more year. I look forward to my continued education, Kabale has taught me soooooo much.

I kinda really love Matthew, I think he makes a difference wherever he is, that was not the case before LMH and Uganda. I have learned as in 1Samuel 16:7 “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance but the Lord looks at the heart”.

Peace is a beautiful thing.