Friday, 22 July 2011
Primers Skype Conference.
Rowan exist to empower the Rural Orphan and widow that is infected by Aids in the Mawanga Community.
Ways to empower!
1. Sharing the latest knowledge of farming and poultry
Ways to empower!
1. Sharing the latest knowledge of farming and poultry
3. Weekly Sat Rowan students Programme.
4. Meeting Urgent Needs
5. Pay for medical and treatment fee for all Rowan members!
6. Beads for Hope Programme!
6. Beads for Hope Programme!
8. Home Visit, knowing the needs right from the ground community!
9. Fun and meaningful at the same time!
Q & A from our dear Primers Family!!! :DDDD
Lastly, What can you personally DO? and to be part of the Rowan Family! :)
Lastly, What can you personally DO? and to be part of the Rowan Family! :)
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Coincidence? maybe, maybe not.
“Coming to Mawanga village is not by accident. Even before you were born, God already know you will be here one day”- Pastor Paul Nyende
This is what Pastor say to all the visitors that come to Mawanga Village and this sentence does hold certain power in it.
Just by listening to this sentence itself from a mouth of pastor to all the visitors, imagine you are the one listening to it, doesn’t it give feel like a big knock onto your head and itlead you to think about it? Probably for the first 5 seconds, your appearance might look a little surprise and at the same time a few bubble of questions mark above your head but soon after that 5 seconds, your mind started to answer this question thus creating a VISION for you. Amazing isn’t it?
That vision might be able to let you know why are you here in this village? What can you do for this village while you are here or after you have left? What can you learn throughout this trip? What’s the take away from here? And all this questions probably exist for Yvonne and I. Well, not probably but definitely.
After being here for about a month or two, thinking back how this trip happen still does give me certain surprise on everything that happen before just fit so nicely to where I am now. Let me bring you for a brief run of how everything happens!Year 2008 – I enter into Nursing diploma and Yvonne are working as account assistant
Year 2009 – Kelsey gave a talk to us in Primers camp and Daniel Kalai is the Rowan asia coordinator
Year 2010 – I was planning for my graduation trip to Egypt but eventually happen to think of going Africa so I approach Daniel about it and what surprise me is soon after there is a serious riot going on in Egypt. That’s also telling me that going Africa is more or less confirmed. And base on casual conversation, Yvonne wanted to come as well!
Year 2011, Jan – So Yvonne and I initially plan for a 6 months trip in Africa and it’s actually highly possible but just so nicely, Kelsey got attached around that time and eventually getting married which cut down our plan of stay to 3 months.
Year 2011, Feb – I went for National Service health screen and ECG show that my heart might have a problem that can’t confirm my PES status until a heart scan is done, my enlistment will be on hold. Fortunately, the doctor say that my heart still runs normally, I’m glad about that. Heart scan is on 15 Aug 2011.
Year 2011, March – Yvonne Resign from her accounting job just for this trip and all the money we have after combining is only enough for 3 months stay. Now isn’t Kelsey marriage plan, my NS on hold status and our financial ability status ring a bell? J What’s more, I’m now assisting in the village clinic assessment proposal and Yvonne helping out with Rowan finance!
Everything that happen for the past 3 years just fix so nicely on why we are here now and this lead me to believe that everyone of us have a deep cause that God have planted in you. Whatever you are struggling right now, don’t give up because effort will eventually pay off the moment you live your dream and live the cause that God has plan for you. Enter into nursing certainly isn’t my choice and I’m struggling so hard till I nearly quit the course twice. Imagine I really quitted my course, I would not have any ability to serve in Mawanga clinic. Maybe for the past 3 years, all I wait is for the moment where I am right now.
Curious about the Cause within you? Ever question why you are doing what you are doing right now? It should be the time to pray for an answer from God. And when prayer is not answer within the time range you want, don’t be upset or give up trusting God. For those who have waited for the lord has brought faith to a whole new level. It’s as good as renewing his / her faith.
Below are all the gimmick shots and video :D Tons of it, take your time and enjoy folks !
Photos before the family fly off to America Curious about the Cause within you? Ever question why you are doing what you are doing right now? It should be the time to pray for an answer from God. And when prayer is not answer within the time range you want, don’t be upset or give up trusting God. For those who have waited for the lord has brought faith to a whole new level. It’s as good as renewing his / her faith.
Below are all the gimmick shots and video :D Tons of it, take your time and enjoy folks !
Irene Wedding's Day, sweeettt!!
First time ever that we have meet up with an organization through Twitter! How powerful social website can be? :)
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Our friend, Andrew, from Watoto Church and his new bike :D Watoto church Founder, Pastor Gary Skinner in action!       |
Just see how fun it is to have Singaporean friends with us, Paul and Jasmine :) they are a married couple from Singapore Corner Stone Church coming to check out on environment in Uganda so to plan for their one year long missionary trip!
Rowan Team conducting house visit to know what are the feedback and needs requirement from the ground floor
First time planning and conducting Saturday Rowan Children Programme, story telling on how Jesus feed 5000 :) children receiving tons of balloon and having much fun!
Rowan Students and Intern went to George House, a HIV positive patient, to complete his house! Good muddy fun! :D
Yvonne and the new born baby, Favour! cuttiee cutee!
While Aubrey is doing her new hair style, here come Joanne, our house helper's daughter. she's so cute that she call my name at night saying "goodnight Alfred" instead of "goodnight mummy". HAH! Lastly, i do have some good fun driving at Kampala :)
Watch how villager kill a chicken LIVE for dinner! so in the mean time we are playing with head warmer cap. lol! and look at how bored we can get during the long 4 hours drive back to town from Village on the next day. We have not no choice but to get some fun out of it :D
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| What you are seeing on top of the van are a full load of ALIVE chicken. woooo! Africa..harrrrr~~~~ |
While Aubrey is doing her new hair style, here come Joanne, our house helper's daughter. she's so cute that she call my name at night saying "goodnight Alfred" instead of "goodnight mummy". HAH! Lastly, i do have some good fun driving at Kampala :)
Coming Thursday we are going set off to Jinja for a night stay over at King Fisher Guest House to chill lax and prepare ourselves for full day white water rafting!!! Superly excited about it! :DDD After the rafting, we are going straight to Mawanga Village for a 2 weeks stay! So folks, stay tune with us :D Love you all!
Previous Entries
Primers Skype Conference.
Coincidence? maybe, maybe not.
Overture
A month since departure from the Red Dot.
Family Of Love
Undignified for HIM
Experiencing God's Ministry in Mawanga Village!
The great adventures begin!
Primers Skype Conference.
Coincidence? maybe, maybe not.
Overture
A month since departure from the Red Dot.
Family Of Love
Undignified for HIM
Experiencing God's Ministry in Mawanga Village!
The great adventures begin!