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Text Box: In September of 1996 I traveled to Nairobi, Kenya to participate in a Leadership Conference for Pastors. This was a divine appointment because we stayed in a guest house with a very precious brother, Ephraim Tumusiime and several other gentlemen. All that I can say is that my heart was instantly drawn to this apostolic leader from Uganda. His humility, meekness, integrity and incredibly warm smile portrayed the character and nature of Jesus. We had a wonderful time getting to know each other during the conference and have continued to maintain the relationship that was born twelve years ago. Since that time we have had Ephraim and his wife Jova in our home several times. It was during one of their visits that they expressed their heart for the children in the Kampala, Uganda region. At that time AIDS was a terrible problem in Uganda and many children were affected either as orphans or by the disease itself. As we talked the idea of helping these children through some type of sponsorship began to be birthed in Ephraim and Jova’s hearts. There was a sense that as people would hear about and see these precious little children they would gladly sponsor at least one child. As the Tumusiimes traveled to other churches the vision became clearer and the ministry of DOVE Uganda Children’s Fund was born. The impact that this ministry has had on the children, the parents, the families and the communities is astounding. It has literally

Text Box: transformed villages and individual lives – of the donors as well as the recipients. It is such a blessing to know that by your giving you are affecting entire communities as well as the lives of these children. The integrity of this ministry is impeccable. The staff demonstrates the epitome of servant hood as they lay down their lives in service for the Lord and the children. My wife, Sue, and I are so privileged and blessed to be able to give to support our little girl, Monica! We love to receive letters, cards and photographs from her. I am in the process of releasing the local church that I have served for the past 27 years. As a result my salary is being reduced, which means we will need to make some changes in our giving – but one area we will not change is our support of our precious Monica. My wife and I would like to challenge any one reading this newsletter to sponsor a child. It is affordable and very easy to do, BUT MOST OF ALL, YOU WILL BE AFFECTING A LIFE FOR ETERNITY. The effect you have is eternal, not only because of the money that you give, but also because you have the opportunity to pray with sensitivity and heartfelt compassion for a life that can be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit! Thank you for your generous support and may GOD continue to bless and prosper you richly. Paul Gustitus

Dove Uganda Children’s Fund

Restoring Hope One Child at a Time