A much needed update!

Hello, friends of Nurture a Child Uganda!

I've realized that I haven't maintained contact as much as I should and want to start making a very strong effort to blog for NACHU regularly.  This will allow our NACHU family to connect with supporters and friends here in Canada and around the world.

Many of you have asked for more regular updates, so, let's start!

This year has been a whirlwind of God's grace and many ups and downs for NACHU.  If there's one thing we've all learned, it's that God's timing is perfect and we need to rely on Him and lean on Him for guidance and direction. 

Through a gift from a generous friend of NACHU, James and Norah were actually able to buy land for a farm a few months ago.  We were floored at God's provision for this project and it continues to be in 'process'.  The truth is, everything costs money!

We were able to purchase about 4 acres of land near NACHU and James has worked extremely hard to cultivate the land that was rough and looking nothing like a farm.  I can't imagine how hard he labored to achieve this.  He suffered a few injuries but came out alright in the end. Please keep praying for James' safety as he supports his family and all the children who are part of NACHU.

Here are some photos of the land we were able to purchase:

The first photo we saw of the land...

We are striving to establish more on-the-ground sustainability.  Growing food and keeping livestock would just make sense with regard to the cost of food and the training of the children and teens in basic farming.  This is not only sustainable but a great learning process and opportunity for many of the children/teens.  These skills will follow them all through their lives.

This also gives NACHU a great piece of land (beside a lake!) where we can continue to pray about how God would have us use this.  I am still brought to tears every time I think about the blessing of this land and how it could be used in the future.  Please, keep praying for us - for wisdom and clarity as to how we are to use this property for His glory.

Also, there are still many needs with regard to the farm.  Many costs are still not covered.

We still need a structure to keep tools, equipment, and also a place where James or a farm manager could rest if needed.  The needs are great but God is greater.

If you would like to contribute directly to the farm project, please, contact us.  We really do need your help!


For the more practical reader, I am sharing here, some of the reasons we chose to purchase land for a farm.


Please, pray for God's direction and for the crops to grow.  We've had a lot of setbacks and rain has been scarce.  Pray for abundance and that God's mercies would just pour all over those fields!

Other updates/Prayer Requests:

• We are still seeking out the best path for NACHU's future.  Whether we can become a Canadian charity and help establish a solid partnership program or whether we are called to partner with a larger organization. Please pray.

• James and Norah welcomed their third child in early July.  She's beautiful and healthy.  Please pray for her continued health as she grows and for Norah's strength.

• Pray for health for the children of NACHU, as many illnesses have been cycling through.

• Of course, as always, pray for James and Norah's continued strength as they live sacrificially for the children in their community.

• Please, also pray for us here in Canada - that God would direct our path and show our family what our calling is with regard to NACHU. Pray that He would make His plan known and direct us (Cassandra and Wesley) with what is best for this ministry.  We are praying about Cassandra possibly heading to Uganda later this year but want to be sure this is the right choice!

Thank you and big hugs from the NACHU family.