Baptism in the Old Testament

So complete is this tevilah that the Spirit of God dwells in us.  We are able to be in His presence anywhere, everywhere, and any time.  We can pray to Him directly without the intervention of a priest or the need to go through ritual purification before doing so. 

Sewing Shop

As Mr. Tumusiime, Emmanuel, our director, works on the video for the sewing shop, he wanted to share this photo of Mrs. Tumusiime, Oliver, sitting at the new machine.  It was received with great joy, of course!  In discussion about Mrs. Tumusiime and the teaching position, several cultural and moral lessons came to mind. Familiarity … Continue reading "Sewing Shop"

Water Collection

Water collection involves (1) gathering the rain and channeling it into (2) a storage container, (3) preserving and maintaining the water, and (4) filtering and distributing the clean water that is ready for drinking or gardening.  This article considers the first three.  Filtering and distribution will be a separate article. A roof is a good … Continue reading "Water Collection"

Water Storage

Water collection, storage, and purification might easily take first place in improving overall living conditions.  Clean water not only quenches the thirst, but also raises the food.  Even in Uganda, where 40 – 60 inches of rainfall soak the land each year, there are dry seasons that can empty the natural wells and leave the … Continue reading "Water Storage"

An Idea About Donations

Some people have asked, “How much money do I have to give to really help?” The short answer is, “None, but we covet prayer in large denominations.” DCF Uganda uses every nickel we can send to keep the wolves from the door and train Ugandan citizens in a skill in order to earn an income. … Continue reading "An Idea About Donations"