Here is a letter we recently sent to many of you about our plans:
Many of you know that in
March we went on a short term trip to Uganda. We are excited that God is calling
us to participate in the advancement of His kingdom through working at an
orphanage there called Good Shepherd’s Fold. Our primary role there will be
teaching the missionary kids in order to free their parents to run the
children’s home and Ugandan school. It is our hope to go in July of 2013.
In retrospect, we can see that God has been preparing us
for this work for many years although we have only been aware of this direction
over the last six months or so. If you would like to read more about how God
has led us recently, you can go to our blog at: schooloffishinafrica.blogspot.com
Over these past few months we have
been thinking about how God has called many missionaries to serve overseas, but
the education of their children is often a stumbling block. With the variety of
educational experience God has given us, we feel well equipped to help parents
on the mission field in the education of their children. Early this year God
brought to our attention the need for teachers at Good Shepherd’s Fold. The
three families who are overseeing the orphanage and school at GSF have nine
children who need an American education.
We are very excited about being support staff to assist
in the work God is doing at Good Shepherd’s Fold. In Uganda there are nearly 3
million orphans, in addition to many abandoned children with special needs.
Because of the devastating poverty in Uganda, the local community is unable to
care for the needs of these children on their own. Good Shepherd’s Fold is
partnering with the Ugandan community to assist in caring for, educating, and
discipling the “least of these.” This ministry is meeting the needs of the
fatherless and making disciples who will then go and teach others. (James 1:27,
Matthew 28:19-20 & II Timothy 2:2)
Our whole family is excited about this aspect of our
ministry. Our three oldest children have all expressed a desire to serve the
Lord at GSF by ministering to the children there. Zeke is too young to
communicate that, but I’m sure he feels the same way. J It has been a blessing to see how God has been
working in all of our hearts as we seek to follow His leading.
We
are excited about this new direction and are trusting in the Lord as He leads
us one step at a time. Please pray for us in this upcoming year of preparation
and transition. We would love to meet those of you who are nearby to show you
more pictures from our trip and share with you more about this exciting
ministry. Please contact us with any questions and with information about how
we can be praying for you.
For His Kingdom,
David and Lisa Fish
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