Patrick in The News

Here are a couple news stories about Patrick. His surgery is scheduled for tomorrow (05/15). We would appreciate your prayers for tomorrow.
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/5157479/
http://orange.mync.com/site/Orange/news/story/34603/unc-teams-with-local-family-to-help-heal-ugandan-teens-heart/

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Patrick Kahuma Arrives in the US

Patrick (18) was orphaned as a young child. He grew up in the village of Kaihura in Western Uganda. In 2007, he was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition. Two years later, he arrives at Raleigh/Durham International Airport in anticipation of corrective surgery.
Cardiologists and Surgeons from UNC Chapel Hill, in collaboration with physicians from DC [...]

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Our New Policy on Tithing (Teri Reisser)

The management is issuing a statement of new policy: All extra-church tithing will now go only to people who are going on a mission trip in a developing country. Because here’s the deal, folks. We’re going to come home, and yes, we’re going to be obnoxious and make each and every one of you look [...]

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From an utterly peaceful heart in Kaihura (Teri Reisser)

It is Sunday night, and my “pregnancy” (the seed planted in my heart) is making me sick, as most pregnancies do in the beginning. I told Faith that I am 57 and probably my nausea isn’t due to pregnancy, but she assures me I am having a wonderful African baby growing in me. [...]

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Greeting from Africa! (Kathleen)

I’m happy to say we have power and I’m excited to connect with all my friends and family back home!
By the way, Crystal says “Hi” to all her family and loved ones in Texas and to all her friends at MPH Entertainment- Get ready, she shot over 15 hours of footage!
This experience has been beyond [...]

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I am infected – It is incurable (Teri Reisser)

I came to Uganda and became infected. It is incurable.

Working in the medical clinic, Paul and I have been exposed to malaria, HIV, typhoid and TB, but it is none of these diseases I am talking about. I have been incurably infected with Uganda.

My heart has been broken in two and repentance like I have [...]

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The Mission is Proceeding (Trever Murphy)

After about a week, the mission is proceeding well. We are encouraged by the Lord and the grace of the inhabitants of Kaihura!
Reports of the Pastors’ conference in Kampala have been very positive. Attendance was excellent as Uganda’s spiritual leaders received instruction on the principles of discipleship. Cross-generational miracles soon to follow!
Unfortunately, the [...]

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WEST COAST UGANDA MISSION TEAM EMBARKS (Trevor Murphy)

WEST COAST UGANDA MISSION TEAM:
1800 POUNDS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, SOCCER BALLS AND LIBRARY BOOKS
The next Embrace Uganda Team embarks Saturday, August 2, 2008! The diverse talents of the 14 team members include medical, pastoral, dental, creative, educational and professional experience. All share a desire to serve.

The team will serve in [...]

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