11 days and counting...our Musana team had a very informative, very thought-provoking training today.  It was about 'mission preparedness', Ugandan culture, and a great reminder to keep our servants' hearts open to do whatever needs to be done.  And I just found out that they have cobras there...eek!  Will post  a team photo soon. 

Thank you Asha!!!  I love the picture you did for the kids and I know they will love it just as much!  I'm so excited to take it with me!  Sorry for using so many exclamation points...but I'm just that excited :)!  Love you

Thank you Caroline for a really cool drawing - it looks awesome!  I can't wait to share it with the kids at Musana!!

A few facts about Uganda:
Size: About the size of Oregon
Literacy rate: 73.2%
Life expectancy: 53 years
Languages: 45 languages spoken throughout Uganda

In the Iganga district of Uganda:
70% of men have 3-4 wives
50% of population is 12 years old or younger
Average woman has 8 children
1 in 6 are HIV+

The fundraising drive is extended to April 20th - woohoo!!

Hey - you should be able to add posts now too!  

It's just 3 short weeks away...I can't even believe it!  Reading up on Ugandan history and getting my backpack ready this weekend.  I've been hearing horror stories about lost luggage and bug bites from the recon team - needless to say, I will be a walking Deet cloud :) - probably will start repelling people too (hey - watch the jokes).   The outpouring of support and enthusiasm has been overwhelming...keep those prayers and good wishes coming, and thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 

Stocking up on Deet and disposable cameras this weekend :). I'm brimming with excitement and can't believe we're less than month away from what I expect to be a life-changing experience...amazing

I hope this finds you well.  As I have already shared with you, I feel blessed to experience the amazing transformation that Flatirons Community Church (FCC) is bringing to my life.  I was recently selected to be part of an awesome opportunity to travel to Iganga, Uganda with a team from FCC from April 12 through April 24.  Our trip will involve construction and site planning for the Musana Children’s Home, whose mission is to aid development of vulnerable children and orphans in ways that will have lasting impacts for generations to come.  The story of how Musana came to be is awe-inspiring for me, started by the vision, determination, and hard work of three young adults from FCC.   Even more importantly than the construction activities that we will undertake while there, we will continue to foster relationships with the Musana community so that those children know that we care.   I am moved, committed, and impassioned about this unique chance to serve!

But I can’t do this alone – I need your help.  Prayer is the most powerful form of support that anyone could provide for our team and for Musana so please keep us in your thoughts as we embark on this unforgettable journey.  I also ask that you consider providing financial support in whatever capacity that you can to help offset my trip cost.  My goal is to raise at least half of the $2900 trip cost through donations, which are tax deductible and are fully applied to travel, food and shelter expenses for this mission.  But please do not feel obligated to give…I know unconditionally that you support me and that is immeasurable. 

If you would like to make a donation, please use the link provided here, www.flatironschurch.com/tripdonation and login as a ‘Guest’ to contribute.  Please ensure that you put Judy Coleman in the required Recipient’s Name field.  Again, any support you provide is greatly appreciated.

All donations must be submitted no later than March 31^st.  Thank you for helping me reach my goal!

We're a couple of weeks into the journey....

...and it's been a whirlwind! Just 32 days to go and I'm counting down the hours - can't wait to serve!!  I'm heavy into fund-raising mode and there are a lot of funds to be raised :).  BUT I know God doesn't bring such amazing opportunities without providing a way.   If you want to help, go to flatironschurch.com/tripdonation to support me....thank you!!!!!!!!!!