Support Letter

Dear Friends and Family,

I am pleased to tell you that I have been accepted to go and do missions work in Uganda, Africa with Empower A Child. Prior to applying I had spent time in prayer trying to figure out where to go and what to do after high school. After spending time looking for mission programs I found an organization called Empower A Child. I hesitated at first, but after seeking the Lord I knew that this was something that He had put on my heart. If you want to know more about Empower A Child go to www.empower-a-child.org

I plan to be in Uganda for the month of September living in a small village near Kampala. During my stay I will be working at a Baby’s Home (washing clothes, changing diapers and washing windows), helping at an Outreach program at a Primary and Secondary School (opportunity to share the Lord with teenagers that may not have a relationship with Christ), and working at Katalemwa Children’s Hospital. While at Katalemwa we will be teaching Bible stories and singing songs with young children. During the week there will be time for team building with other people serving with Empower A Child and some cultural awareness days.

I am setting out an an adventure of love that has no boundaries! I am excited to try and put a smile on every child’s face that I come in contact with. I can’t wait to experience God’s love in a new and deeper way! I want to invite you to pray for me as I go as I don’t want to serve in my own power, but God’s. Some prayer requests are: safety in travel on my own, trusting God, positive mindset, eating different foods and that God will provide me with enough energy to get through each day.

I also need to raise approx.. $2,500 for my trip. This includes my plane ticket, food, travel, visa and my accommodation while in Uganda. I will be working this summer also to get funds for my trip. Thank you for your support in prayer and finances as the Lord leads you. Empower A Child is not a registered charity in Canada; therefore payments are not tax deductible. If you would like to write a cheque you can make it out to Alison Gilmour and send it to: 1219 Emerald Crescent, s7j 4j2, Saskatoon, SK. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Thanks for your support!

Sincerely,

Alison Gilmour