2024 has been a year of blessings and challenges, joys and sorrows. As we look back over the past 12 months, we are praising God for His goodness, and praying for many who are hurting. As always, we are seeking His guidance for 2025, and HIs provision for the children and staff at The Pillars of Africa Children's Ministry, (PACM).
Several projects were completed in 2024, including renovating a rented building to house the Pillars Vocational and Secondary School; installing solar panels on the Secondary School; renovating the boys' dorm - complete with custom mural; procuring some much-needed supplies and equipment for the Pillars Medical Clinic, and purchasing the Parsonage, home of the Kunihira family, founders of PACM.
In July, a team consisting of HUGS board members and members of Faith Lutheran Church in O’Fallon Illinois traveled to Uganda to visit the staff and children at PACM.
It was a wonderful trip filled with love, happy excited children, and fellowship with the staff. We found the children healthy, well-fed, and doing well both in their Biblical and academic studies. They graced us with songs, dancing, and games of Bible trivia. They also gave us a tour of the new secondary school, of which they are very proud. They shared with us their dreams for the future which included higher education. The Pillars Cultural Dance Choir has hopes to one day come to dance in America. Two of the older boys, Ivan and Moses, are attending the highly-ranked Makerere University and doing well.
As we celebrate the joy and hope of Christmas, we are deeply grateful for your faithful support and generosity. Your partnership continues to bring light and opportunity to the children in Uganda, enabling them to grow, learn, and thrive. May this season of giving remind us of the greatest gift of all—the love of Christ—and inspire us to share His blessings with others. From all of us at HUGS we wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with peace, joy, and abundant blessings. Thank you for being part of this journey.
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