UPDATE ON THE LOCK DOWN IN UGANDA!

While we must admit that the government's decision to keep the schools and churches closed was disappointing, we must remember what the prophet Isaiah declared in Isaiah 9:6... "And the government shall be upon HIS shoulders!"

The government may close the buildings BUT THEY CANNOT STOP THE CHURCH FROM LOVING HIS PEOPLE!! From the filling of tens of thousands of yellow cans with water from a well at the request of the same government that had said a few months earlier could not be used to provide water to the people of Namatala ... To the feeding of tens of thousands of people from the church grounds that the government had declared "CLOSED" due to the pandemic - Again at the government's request...to delivering of this food in private vehicles that the government said could not be on the road... YES, again with the government's blessings... Y'all starting to see a pattern here?!? 😊🙌GOD'S GOT THIS!!! 🙌 We just have to stay the course and keep marching! Thanks to all who so faithfully continue to stand with us in Mbale! Let's keep praying and marching! ALL FOR GOD'S GLORY! 

🎶Onward, Christian soldiers!

Marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus

Going on before.

Christ, the royal Master,

Leads against the foe;

Forward into battle,

See his banners go!🎶

"Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen."

Ephesians 3:20‭-‬21

FIRST QUARTER 2021---BEING STEADFAST IN AN UNSTEADY WORLD!!!

FIRST QUARTER 2021---BEING STEADFAST IN AN UNSTEADY WORLD!!!

“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19

BREAKING NEWS: WE’RE MBALE BOUND MAY 4-15, 2021!!!

Please pray for our team of six Kingdom Warriors who will be charting the course for beginning to get our ministry teams back on Ugandan soil in late 2021—Mike Emeott, Frank Flournoy, Chad Cooper, Tiffany Powers, Warren Moore, Brandon Powers



STEADFASTNESS: Staying The Course! --- God is continuing to teach us how to remain steadfast in His Word and in His Works during these ever-changing times in which we are living! He has proven that HE is able to bring forth the plans that He has for us even in the midst of the global health crisis that is crippling the world! To God be ALL the glory, great things HE has done!!

It was in the midst of such instability that we welcomed in 2021 with two major projects in the works. First, the work on three new classrooms was nearing completion bringing to nine the number of classrooms now ready for use at Ebenezer Christian School. This addition was desperately needed to meet the new government requirements for classroom spacing. We covet your prayers as the staff of ECS sort through the logistics of bringing the 180+ students back on campus through a staggered reopening process which began on April 4th. It is often said that a school is the greatest platform for evangelism in Uganda!!!

The second major project in the works was the beginning of the completion phase of the new sanctuary of Ebenezer Baptist Church. This amazing work began in September 2018 as the members First Baptist Newnan graciously gave to help begin the process of building their sister church in Uganda a permanent house of worship! As 2021 rolled in, the plastering of the interior and exterior walls of the church was nearing completion. Even as we celebrated this milestone, excitement was filling the air as we awaited the beginning of a Challenge Grant Campaign with First Baptist Newnan during the month of February to complete the work that this great church had begun in 2018. At the writing of this update, the laying of the new terrazzo flooring is almost complete, and soon the painting and the installation of the glass in the windows and doors will begin. Upon completion of the church facility, this powerful ministry hub that began as a church plant with five families in September 2006 will be positioned to minister to the 30,000 plus people who live within a one-half mile radius of the church as never before! God is moving mountains in the Namatala Slum because of your faithfulness to stand with Him! . May God’s Kingdom be expanded greatly through this beautiful testimony of God’s people joining together to make His name known to ALL people!

Mission Mbale exists to share the hope that is found in Jesus Christ with the children and families who live in the Namatala Slum in Mbale, Uganda. We share the Gospel of Jesus’ love for the people while helping to meet their “Life” needs of food, clean water, housing, medical care, education, counseling, and through giving endless doses of unconditional love and encouragement to all!!! 

As 2021 continues to unfold, God remains faithful in His commitment to meet every need for the Kingdom work being carried out in Mbale. It is this all-knowing God who saw and revealed yet another great need developing as school prepared to begin re-opening … a new Kitchen/Dining Hall/Multi-purpose facility for Ebenezer Christian School. This new addition will equip ECS with a modern kitchen capable of preparing multiple meals daily for 450+ students, as well as a large Dining Hall that will provide a comfortable gathering spot for the students and residents that will be completely accessible from the classrooms and dorms through covered walkways. The plans for the second floor which will be built over the Dining Hall include a 3000+ square foot Conference Hall, as well as a state-of-the-art Computer Lab and Learning Center. It may also become the home for the planned school library as hundreds of books are about to leave a warehouse in Atlanta headed to Mbale through our partnership with Books For Africa. PRAYERS are coveted as we move forward with this construction as the fund-raising for this major project is on-going. PRAISES are also in order because God continues to provide abundantly and the construction is moving forward without interruption…ONLY GOD!!! Let us know if you are interested in being a vessel of God’s abundance!!





And just when we thought God was moving in enough different directions, He unfolded a plan that He was about to “make a way in the wilderness” for a thriving, but struggling church in the foothills of Mt. Elgon some 30 miles from Mbale. This is one of the 27 churches that Pastor Fred planted on the slopes of Mt. Elgon in the early years of his ministry. In late February we received word that First Baptist in Colquitt, GA was committing to fund the construction of a new 3000 square foot church for the members of Ushindi Baptist Church whose building was condemned by the authorities earier this year. Their shepherd, Pastor Christopher, was supported in his dream to attend seminary through a joint sponsorship between Warren’s father, Hill Moore, and his pastor, Chad Cooper of FBC Colquitt. This commitment was formed during a visit by Chad to the home of Warren’s parents in October 2017. Although Warren’s father went to be with His Lord a few months later, the sponsorship was fulfilled and Christopher graduated in February 2020. Chad will be a part of the upcoming trip in May and will be able to witness first hand the results of his church stepping out in faith and trusting God to provide that which they had committed on faith. AND PROVIDED HE HAS … Through ways that can only be attributed to an all-powerful and gracious God, the funds needed to complete this church have already been raised…WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE! HALLELUJAH!

EIGHTEEN CHILDREN SPONSORED IN 2021!!

It has been our prayer and vision since the birth of the Child Sponsorship Program for one new child a week to be brought into the Mission Mbale family!! Thanks to each of you who have caught that vision with us as we see that becoming a reality in 2021!!! Click on the names of these two precious children to become a part of that vision too!

**Click here for more info on Sponsorship!**

                                                                      
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Letters for Sponsored Children and Mission Trip Update...MAY 4TH--MBALE...HERE WE COME!!

Excitement is mounting...WE ARE HEADED BACK TO MBALE!! Praise God that the doors are finally opening for us to send a "scout" team of Kingdom Warriors back to Uganda to test the waters for once again beginning our mission trips back to Mbale! Although we have not been able to personally visit there since March of 2020, God has continued to blow us away with all that He continues to do as the ministry continues to grow and thrive! Prayers appreciated as the packing has begun!!! TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY! 

If you would like to write a letter for your sponsored child- we need them no later than Friday April 30th. All letters must fit in a #10 envelope. You can put in the envelope Small items such as stickers, a photo of you and your family ,etc. we do not have the space this trip for larger items. You can also email us a letter at missionmbale@gmail.com. Thank you for your love and prayers. 

ALL FOR HIS GLORY!!!

Warren and Mary Faye Moore

Mission Mbale--Transforming futures and hopes through the love of Jesus ...One child at a time!

"For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord ... Plans to give to you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11

Mike Emeott, Frank Flournoy, Chad Cooper, Tiffany Powers, Warren Moore, Brandon Powers

The countdown is on!!! This team is so very excited to travel back home to Uganda in just a few days. We covet your prayers!

The countdown is on!!! This team is so very excited to travel back home to Uganda in just a few days. We covet your prayers!

Stay tuned and follow missionmbale.org for updates! Our 1st Quarter newsletter is being prepared and should be out later this week!!!

2020 IN REVIEW… FEASTING ON GOD’S GOODNESS!!!

“And when they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?’ And Peter answered: ‘Yes LORD, you know that I love you!’ And Jesus said to him…FEED MY LAMBS.” -  John 21:15 

THE LORD DETERMINES OUR STEPS!

 

“The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty One who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you with loud singing.” Zephaniah 3:17

COVID-19 Strategic Response

Mission Mbale Family and Partners:

We pray this letter finds you healthy and safe, we are humbled over your prayers and financial support. God is answering those prayers in big ways!

As the Ugandan Government has ordered life to come to standstill in the face of this virus, know that GOD doesn’t stand still for one moment. God is still working miracles and opening doors for Mission Mbale’s partnership with Ebenezer Christian Ministries to continue transforming lives through the love of Jesus.

On April 1st, Ebenezer Christian Ministries was granted special permission by the government to become an Emergency Response Station during this massive shut down through April 14th. This action will allow them to prepare food bags for the needy, provide water to the community, provide emergency medical transportation in situations such as childbirth, and so many other things!

We heard you ask, “HOW CAN I HELP FROM SO FAR AWAY?”

• PRAY! For discernment and ministry for the people of Uganda!

• Email notes of encouragement and we will forward to them!

• Designate a special gift to your sponsor child to assist their family in these days!

• If not already a child sponsor…become a child sponsor today.

• Share the Word of God! Donate a Bible today.

• GIVE to the COVID-19 Strategic Relief Fund.

• Stay tuned to the website and Facebook for further ministry updates!

All for God’s Glory,
Mission Mbale

“And God is able to make ALL grace abound to you, so that having ALL sufficiency in ALL things at ALL times…you may abound in EVERY good work!” 2 Corinthians 9:8 esv

February Mission Trip - Returning Home

February Mission Trip - Day 9

February Mission Trip - Day 8

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February Mission Trip - Day 6

“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” Psalm 126:3
Our team was overflowing with joy today when we were able to bless Gladys with much needed items. ...Last January Gladys accepted Christ at the age of 90 when team members visited her. Our team was eager to visit with her again and although we still rejoiced over her spiritual rebirth, our eyes were opened to the physical needs surrounding Gladys. Her small home contained the mat on which she sat because of immobility and very little else. But that changed today! Gladys received a bed, mattress, and linens on which to sleep, a new mat, a dress and shoes, a stove along with charcoal, oil and other supplies for cooking, a water jug, and posho, rice, and beans! A year ago Gladys’ life changed when she accepted Christ. Today our lives were changed when God allowed us to see the joy on Gladys’ face once more.

February Mission Trip - Day 5

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February Mission Trip - Day 2

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February Mission Trip - Day 1 - Will You Put Me on the List?

“Will you put my name on the list?”

As we wind down our 1st full day of ministry, we’ve heard this question from our new friends, “will you put my name on the list?”

You see, these children long to be sponsored! “The List” is of those sponsored and those awaiting sponsorship displayed in the office of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Child Sponsorship to them means; love, relationship and provision. But knowing the Love of Christ is greater than any love!

Are you on “The List”?
Do you know Jesus Christ as your Savior?

Through Him we find abounding love, unfailing relationship and promised provision.

Wishing you love from half way around the world, Happy Valentines! Xoxo

#onechildatatime
#missionmbalefeb2020
#GodisLove
#willyoubeasponsor

February Mission Trip Update - Day 1

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THE UNBELIEVABLE JOURNEY CONTINUES -- MISSION MBALE -- A LOOK BACK AT 2019!!!

2019 IN REVIEW—REFLECTING AND REJOICING!!!

“The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouses of His bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands.”       Deuteronomy 28:12

REFLECTING AND REJOICING…WOW!!!  God has proven over and over throughout this amazing year that HE is the Master of the impossible!  Truly, 2019 has been a year in which God has chosen to have us trust Him at a new level in order to accomplish the seemingly impossible task of completing the three new classrooms at Ebenezer Christian School by the start of the new school year on February 3, 2020.

Opening day at ECS is going to be so exciting as we add Grade 5!  The door has also been opened for us to bring twenty-five (YES…25!!!) new residents onto the campus bringing to 61 the number of students who will be living on site full-time!!! An additional 33 first-time students will be there for the opening bell to raise the total number of full-time students to 130…UNBELIEVABLE!  “Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just take Him at His Word…”

So much else could be said but the rest of this newsletter is simply going to be a VERY ABBREVIATED recap of the miracles of 2019. God bless each of you who have made these miracles possible through your prayers, your donations, your Child Sponsorships, and your presence on the mission field. You have honored God through your obedience to act upon His call upon your life to be involved in this work!! Because of your faithfulness in 2019, OVER   100 new lives have been added to God’s family!!!! To God be ALL the glory!   For a more in-depth look into this amazing journey please go to our website at missionmbale.org.

JANUARY—Thirteen team members traveled to Mbale to share the Gospel through in-home   Bible studies, village prayer walks, sports camps, and worship services.  The on-going construction on Ebenezer’s new sanctuary was truly a sight to behold!

FEBRUARY—Ebenezer Christian School (ECS) opened its doors in the heart of the Muslim village of Namabasa as the inaugural class of 73 students in Grades 1-4 walked into their new school for the first time on February 4.

MARCH—The roof slab for the new sanctuary was completed and the prep work began to ready the unfinished shell into a viable worship center as windows and doors were placed.

APRIL—Though far from being finished, Easter Celebrations were held in the new sanctuary! Even in its unfinished state, the church building is now a major hub for ministry activity in the Namatala Slum! As an added blessing, the children’s feeding program continued to grow! We continue to pray for provisions to complete the sanctuary!

MAY—Flooding and famine ravaged the villages served by Ebenezer but God’s love flowed deeper than the flood waters as food, clothing, Bibles, and love were shared with those impacted by the harsh conditions.

JUNE— Through God’s blessings, plans were unfolded for the beginning of construction of three new permanent classrooms at ECS! The family of Ebenezer banded together to cook and feed hundreds from the villages of Namatala and Namabasa as flooding continued.

JULY—Twenty-five team members embarked to Mbale to serve and worship with our Ebenezer family in their new sanctuary. We rejoiced in the baptism of 57 new Christians, hosted the annual Pastor’s Conference, held Christ-centered sports camps, Women’s Bible studies, and shared the Gospel throughout both villages at in-home Bible studies. ECS has grown to 91 students who blessed us with a special program of music and dance.  Our American teachers were beyond blessed as they taught in the classrooms of ECS.  We joined with Ebenezer Christian Ministries to begin a three-year intensive training program led by Pastor Fred to provide in-depth Biblical training to local indigenous pastors!

AUGUST—The school was blessed by a vast array of new musical instruments donated to provide the foundation for a music education program. Music is the heart-beat of life here!

SEPTEMBER—A new church was planted at the school by Ebenezer Baptist Church and is already exceeding     150 in attendance each Sunday and includes many weekday programs.

OCTOBER—A team of eight missionaries arrived in Mbale to continue God’s work in that beautiful place…our    third team this year!! We witnessed 33 baptisms and received more requests from Muslim men to come and      pray over their homes than we could honor.  Warren received a very special blessing when presented a rooster    by a leading Muslim family symbolizing our acceptance in this predominately Muslim village! ONLY GOD!!!

NOVEMBER—After many months of preparation, the new “One Child At A Time Sponsorship Program”  link  officially became our one-stop location to view our children who need sponsors, choose your child, arrange      your monthly donation, and begin changing lives.

DECEMBER—God has especially proven His intentions of continuing the work in Mbale through an unbelievable outpouring from those He has chosen to be a part of the Mission Mbale family.  WE TRULY DO SERVE AN          ALL-SUFFICIENT GOD!!

Thank you again for your faithfulness to continue to stand with us in ministry to the   beautiful people of Mbale, Uganda in 2019!  2020 is already shaping up to be another amazing year and we are blessed to know that we     are surrounded by the greatest group   of Prayer Warriors and supporters EVER!!  Continue praying as our first team of the new decade will depart on February 11, 2020. This awesome team of fifteen committed Kingdom Warriors will continue the work that God has called us to join Him in doing in Mbale!

ALL FOR GOD’S GLORY!

The Mission Mbale Family

“And God is able to make ALL grace abound to you, so that having ALL sufficiency in ALL things at ALL times,   you may abound in EVERY good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 ESV

MISSION MBALE, INC., P.O. Box 73975, Newnan, GA 30271

(770)313-5394 (Warren Moore)     missionmbale@gmail.com

missionmbale.org      Facebook: Mission Mbale, Inc.

Mission Mbale is an IRS approved 501c3--Donations Are Tax-deductible

 

PRAYERS FOR 2020



PASTORAL TRAINING PROGRAM



UGANDAN FIELD OF DREAMS!



TRANSFORMING FUTURES!



WE ARE BECOMING FAMILY!



ONE CHILD AT A TIME

Mission Mbale featured in The Christian Index

What a blessing to have Mission Mbale featured in The Christian Index!  Thank you for a great article!

https://christianindex.org/first-newnan-members-make-mbale-uganda-their-mission/

OCTOBER 2019 MISSION MBALE MINISTRY UPDATE!

EVEN IF ALL ELSE FAILS...A WORD FROM THE DEPTHS OF MY HEART!

"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my Words will not pass away." Matthew 24:35

TeamMbaleOctober2019 is back on the ground in America and trying to get re-oriented to life in the fast lane.  Thank you for your prayers that have helped make this an unbelievable trip.  Although every trip is awesome and fulfilling, this trip was extra special in that we were able to see undeniable evidence that the Gospel is taking deep root in the village surrounding Ebenezer Christian School.  The classroom that hosts the 6-week old church plant-Ebenezer Baptist at Namabasa, was beyond packed with many sitting outside on the porch.  The Spirit of the Lord was truly in that place as the people rejoiced, danced, prayed, and gleaned great wisdom from God's Word as Mike Emeott preached his first sermon at the new church plant.  However, the greatest of all the blessings was that an older Muslim man and his wife came forward to accept Christ, along with seven others, and  Pastor Chad Cooper, Mike, and I had the honor of baptizing them along with 31 other new brothers and sisters in Christ on Sunday afternoon at Ebenezer Baptist Church.  Since the baptism pool was completed in July 2019, ninety-one people have gone into those waters to tell the world that Christ is now the Lord of their lives!!! God is at work in a mighty way...ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME!!!!

As I sit here some 9000 miles removed from my Ugandan family, my mind races with many thoughts. Most are simply reflections of the beauty, the victories, the joy, and the "WOW GOD!" moments that defined every step of this amazing journey back to Mbale as well as of the many before. I thank you in advance for taking the time to read this post as it is very crucial that we remain committed to keeping the main thing the main thing as we continue our faith journey together!!

I beg you now to allow me to bare my heart in the following paragraphs concerning those "What If" thoughts (and questions) which are ALWAYS going to exist when doing Christ-centered ministry in a self-centered world. As Pastor Fred always says: "Where there is vision... There will always be provision." Praise God, this trip has strongly confirmed that the vision for sharing the Gospel in Mbale has NEVER been stronger than it is today!  As you read the following words, hear me very clearly in that I do not write this post out of a spirit of fear or doubt about the future of Mission Mbale's ministry presence in Mbale, Uganda. It is simply a reflection on the realities of doing ministry in the real world and the challenges of learning to Stay the Course even when the "course" is constantly changing!

Matthew 24:35 above states that "Heaven and earth WILL pass away" and the reality is that ministry efforts are not immune to this declaration by our Lord! To believe that Mission Mbale could not be impacted by events such as political upheavals, a world-wide financial crisis, wars, terrorism, etc would be a very unrealistic and unhealthy ministry plan!  Just as dangerous though would be for us to begin focusing on the "What Ifs" is and begin pulling back in the ways that we are helping expand the Kingdom of God in Mbale because of a fear of the unknown! To abandon our dreams and visions to spread the Life-transforming Gospel of Christ's love IS NOT an option!

The past four years have truly been a beautiful display of God's perfect timing and provision. However, I fear that the things that stand out most in people's minds are those earthly things that will pass away... Buildings, farmland, school buses, etc, etc! However, those of us who have walked on the ground in Mbale can tell a much different story about the unbelievable life-transformation that is happening in that place!  The last thing we want to do is become numbers-driven but yet we must also not fail to point to Jesus and rejoice in what our Lord is doing there as marked by the ninety-0ne baptisms since July.

My "keep the main thing the main thing" challenge for all of us in the Mission Mbale family as we move forward together in ministry is found in the Words of our Lord in Mark 16:15--And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation."  We will continue to build and go as the Lord makes provisions for these things but they will simply be an outflow of blessings that come as we faithfully share the GOSPEL of Christ's love to the people of Mbale. Why? Because of the promise found in the last part of the verse which started this post: "God's Word WILL NOT pass away!"

To those of you who have stood with us over the past few years... THANK YOU! Your faithfulness has rang out this unmistakable message loud and clear: Our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness!  We are humbled and blessed to have each you surrounding us and simply ask that you commit to staying the course with us in the months and years ahead! Though we may not know what the future holds... WE KNOW WHO HOLDS THE FUTURE! AMEN? PRAISE GOD! HALLELUJAH! AMEN!

Although there may come a day when the Mazungu's (white people) will not be able walk freely in the villages that we have come to love, if we remain true to doing what we have been called there to do...Proclaim God's love for the precious people of Mbale, the work that God has begun there will continue on because of this promise ... the Words of God WILL NOT pass away!

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith." Hebrews 12:1-3

ALL FOR GOD'S GLORY!
Warren and Mary Faye

 

 

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