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August 7, 2026Newsletter

Reaching the World ~ Transforming Lives

Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. 1 Chronicles 16:8

We are grateful for all God has done in 2025. We are thankful for the hard work and dedication of the 14 staff members who have been instrumental in carrying out the vision.

Our Quality Foundational School continues to provide a high-quality Christian education to children from ages 3 to 9. At the end of last year, we had 103 students in 6 classes. This year, we added on grade 5, and we praise God for the 134 students currently in attendance.

We held three Sunday School conferences throughout the year, training 112 teachers from 98 churches. These individuals not only received training but were also provided with 18,890 books to aid them in teaching and disciplining the children in their care. Attached are a few testimonies.

 
Furthermore, in addition to our regular school-based programs and Sunday School conferences, we distributed a total of 7,110 books to support other schools in their bible classes. We are grateful for the excellent resources provided by One Hope, which enable us to provide these materials so others can also benefit, grow, and be blessed. 

We are grateful for the opportunity to have distributed 56 bibles, including 21 in Luganda and 35 in English, as well as 3 New Testaments. Our goal is that every believer would have a copy of God’s Word, and would be able to “Study to show themselves approved unto God, a workman who needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” 2 Timothy 2:15. We currently have a list of 96 individuals who are awaiting the receipt of a bible, and we are grateful for the donations received, which will enable 32 more people to receive a bible this year.

We continue to teach bible classes at five schools, allowing us to disciple 850 students through the Word of God at Great Hope Junior School, Top Care Junior School, Jireh Preparatory School, Standard Primary School, and Trindard School. These bible clubs involve interactive lessons, scripture memorization, songs, and games. We focus on teaching foundational Christian theology, emphasizing biblical morals, virtues, and stories to help children know, obey, and follow Christ.

One of the many ways we have connected with our community is through our free haircut program. Throughout the year, 588 haircuts were given plus healing ointment given to those requiring it. This initiative not only provides a practical benefit to those in need but also offers an opportunity to build relationships and share the gospel with struggling families.

In 2019, we initiated a vocational training program aimed at empowering vulnerable teens and women with skills to sustain themselves and their families. Since then, we have trained dozens of individuals in sewing and hair braiding. After a sabbatical year in 2025, we are pleased to report that our vocational classes have resumed 2026, with 26 students currently enrolled in the 9-month program either in hair braiding or in sewing. We would appreciate your prayers for our vocational students to excel in their chosen skills, deepen their relationship with the Lord, and reach their full potential.

Looking to the year before us, we covet your prayers for wisdom, knowing God will guide us as we share His love with those around us through each program and outreach.

Thank you for your prayers and donations. Without you, none of this would have been possible.
With gratitude,
Scott & Sharon ~ Called to Bless