Visiting Royalty: Auntie Charity Wants to Serve Children in Uganda as a Social Worker

Charity was my roommate in Uganda. She is a kind hearted, hard working gal and I am blessed to call her a friend. Charity loves the Lord and loves His children. Most mornings I would awaken early to the sound of her prayers. She would pray for me, the children, and just praise and thank God for who He is.

@ Watoto Church

Charity works 6 days a week cooking, cleaning, doing laundry and helping care for the 17 children living at My Father’s House. She is literally the first one up every morning and is hard at work until after dinner. One of my favorite times with Charity, though, was when the kids left for school and she would say, “Do you want to take chai now?” Taking chai was like breakfast time. I enjoyed this time of rest and fellowship with her (and sometimes Michael, Rebecca, and Martin).

Charity preparing meals for 19+ people

On Sundays, her day off, she serves in the children’s ministry at Watoto Church. Her daily commitment to love and care for children really challenged me.

Celebrating Joyce's birthday!

Charity wants to go to school to be a Social Worker. She recently applied to a few different schools. She plans to continue to work at My Father’s House and begin taking evening classes starting in September. I believe that God will use this sweet lady in great ways in her community as a Social Worker.

I would really love for someone to come along side her and say, “Hey you’re not alone in this. I want to help you get an education.” Someone that will mentor, encourage, and pray for her (she’s on Facebook so this should be easy to do). In addition, it would be great for someone to help her with up to half of her tuition, books and fees (maybe about $600 total per year).

Well of course I had to include the picture with precious Ruthie!

Financially I anticipate this sponsorship lasting about three years, as she should complete her classes by then. However, I pray that the friendship will last a lifetime. I know there are a couple hundred kids that need sponsors, but I believe God has just the right person picked out for this role. All we have to do is tell her story so the perfect sponsor will know about her!