The Need for Net, Will You Help?

One of the most frequent health problems we face here in Uganda is carried through a mosquito.  

It causes chills, fever, and body aches.

Many people are affected by the disease and would be able to tell you in detail how miserable it is.

Malaria.

Although many times it is easily managed and treated,
there are times when it causes life-long damage or even death.

Children who were once normal may now experience
cerebral palsy-type symptoms, being unable to walk
or even talk for the rest of their lives.

Some who went to school and excelled
may now struggle and fall behind due to mental delays.
These are real children who's faces we know
and we call them by name.

This year, Amazima is saying ENOUGH to Malaria.
Our aim is to provide enough mosquito nets to every family 
in our sponsorship program so that none of them have to be 
exposed while they sleep to the risk of malaria. 

Will you help us?

Our goal is to raise money for 400 mosquito nets; 
enough for one mosquito net for every two children in each sponsored family.  

One net costs around $7.  

Think about that.  

Seven dollars that will protect two kids for years to come.  Whether you can provide one net or one hundred nets, we can assure you that it will make a difference to the ones we work with and love so dearly. To say "enough" to malaria, click HERE and designate your gift towards Medical Care.* 

 This is me Jenileigh now. Everyone that knows me knows that I have a heart for Uganda. Savannah Sky spent a month there. While reading on Amazima today I read this. I'm passing it along for those eyes that may come across my page, that do not cross theirs. Please read the post below and please find a way in your heart to donate $7 for to protect two children from malaria. Post and share with me if you do. I can do so little right now being in school full time and living on one income but this week I am going to donate $21. That will be enough to protect 6 children.  I pray the Lord leads and guides your heart to help protect these precious children. And if you cannot give PRAY! I'd also love to hear from you if you pray for them. May God bless you each greatly and multiply your gift back to you two fold! 

Sky's Mission to Ethiopia 2012

What a journey my middle girl went on.

A month spent in Ethiopia. A month with no meat, no milk, no chocolate. The stories she shares of holding little babes so tiny you could feel their ribs in their backs. Deep in the heart of Ethiopia, in the jungle, with rain and more rain. No cover. Leaky tents. Molded clothes. Mother's pleading with you to take their children. Orphanages of children who think you're there to adopt them. A heart crying out, "Why am I here Lord?" Emotionally and physically strained. The body at it's weakest point, the mind exasperated.

Maybe I just want to go home.

I imagine the process of the oil being pressed from the olive. All of the flesh's desires deprived. Icky feeling. The smell. No favorite foods or drink. No familiar faces, friends, nor family. Just a tribe of people with so little. Just when you think you could bare no more, more pressing comes, walking miles and miles to get to church. Making it as far as you could go, knowing you would be collapsing because you were at your end, only to be told you had just made it to the foot of the mountain. Learning that it was actually time for the real journey to begin. Looking up and knowing that you HAD to climb this mountain-right here and now-at your weakest moment.

HOW? You cried? HOW?

The Lord strengthened you. He sent many to encourage you. Where you thought you were done, you discovered that down....deep down inside you had more. Many times you thought you'd fall. Many times you doubted you could do it but you never quit.

You screamed. You kicked. You cried.

BUT you did not quit.

When you got to the top of that mountain you experienced something that you had never felt before.

Victory.

Sweet Victory!

I real true VICTORY. And not just any victory but a spiritual victory. A victory in Christ!

In one moment you knew, THIS, THIS is WHY I am here!

6 souls are saved.

6

That seems like such a small number for such a long time. So many people sent at such a high expense to spread the love of Jesus. Ah, but let us remember that it was Jesus who left the 99 to go and get the 1. Those 6 were worth it all to Him. How special they must be to His heart! To have sent all of you to find them, those 6 hearts searching and hungry for the truth of Jesus Christ. And to imagine what they will do with the truth they received.

He is not finished.

Have you not thought about what He has DONE in YOU? The work He created? The process HE began?

He will NOT leave unfinished.

My little girl came home different. Very different. She is not the same 16 year old teenager who left these states to fly to East Africa for two solid months. She is not the same. She is not the same physically-3 pant sizes smaller-with large gaunt eyes. She is not the same spiritually, there is this glow around her, this un-explainable peace. A maturity.

My how I look up to you. I see so much fruit! Actually I believe I see a bit of each one of the 9 in you now. I have to laugh because the Lord is exercising them in you and you have no idea whats going on.

Your view has changed. It's hard coming back into this place of so much abundance that people forget to be thankful. I see you wrestling and it's okay because it's a great blessing to see you growing.

You are in our prayers precious one! Know that He is molding you and shaping you for the plan that He designed for especially for you. I love you my precious V!

.....I'll share more about Sky's trip soon.

Ethiopia Still

Savannah is doing well. She has experienced some attacks physically. She had an allergic reaction to something, she passed out one day from dehydration, she's been sick some. BUT spiritually Savannah is on fire! Cover her with your prayers. God is working so many miracles. This momma is missing her baby girl too. I know how selfish that is but I want to hear her voice, hug her neck, and kiss her cheeks. I am not use to her being gone for so long. 2 months is a long time. 2 weeks fly. One month seems like a long time but when that one month comes to an end, you are only half way in. The Lord has led Tony and I into deep prayer once so far-not that we aren't praying daily-but this was warfare. Serious intercession. It's exhausting emotionally but its so intimate with the Lord. I know my Savannah belongs to HIM and I trust Him with her. I appreciate everyone's prayers!

Ethiopia

Savannah Sky is in Ethiopia. We've had great contact with her up until now. We are all in for the long haul now. She was on fire the last time we spoke. No tears. Only excitement to shine her light for God to the people of Addis and Korah! Keep her and the people the Lord is going to use her to reach in your prayers. I'm so excited for her! Nothing in this world feels better than being used by God to further His Kingdom. What greater purpose could there be?!

Vannah is Off

My middle girl left on Monday to head to Texas for training. They will be leaving for Ethiopia Friday. I'll update when she is on her way. She is doing well. Keep her in your prayers! We've done well. Been so busy the last week.

Counting Down

My sweet Savannah Sky will be leaving on Monday June 11th for a 53 day stay in East Africa. Trip is paid for and all airline tickets are paid for. Now we are packing, gathering things on the need list, and continuing to take donations for trip insurance and pocket money she will need with her while she is gone. God is so good and so faithful. I have moments I cry because I am going to miss my smiling, loving girl sooooooooo much, but then I remember, she is not mine, she is HIS and He is sending her.

In so many ways this trip is such a blessing for V and the Lord knew this when He planted that seed in her heart. She has experienced so much rejection from her friends because of her difference, but I know God has a plan for her. He created her just the way she is and those who choose to walk away from her miss out on so much fun!

She is growing up. She will be a Senior this year and turning 17. Wow, where does the time go? My middle baby girl will be flying the coop sooner than I care to see her go and yet I am so happy for her. I pray the Lord lay down a clear path and that this trip give her the confidence that she needs to walk that path alone. The path that leads to new places and new people. The path that leads her in His will. The path that teaches her to serve.

I pray that the Lord keep His ever loving arms stretched out far around her. I plead the blood of Jesus over her and I pray that the Lord give her strong discernment. Strengthen her spiritually and give her VISION! In Jesus' precious name! Amen

Summer Semester 2012

I finally got my grades from my spring semester and they were not what I was hoping for! Instead of 4 A's, I got 3 A's and 1 B. I missed my A by 3 measly points! Ha! But that is fine. I worked so hard and I am very proud of myself that I have completed yet another semester. One step closer to my program. One step closer to that finish line.

This summer has started off quickly and super overloaded. I'm taking a full term of hard classes and I've spent hours yesterday and today doing school work. Desperately trying to get a head start so that I do not fall behind. I am taking Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Speech and Nutrition all at one time. It is a heavy load but if I stay on top of it I will never feel the burden I'm carrying due to the wisdom my Father has taught me. Never put of tomorrow what can be done today. I'm a natural creature of procrastination by birth but I'm listening to my Father and disciplining myself to overcome that.

He is so good to me. Sometimes I find myself not sharing the things He teaches me, gives me or reveals to me because I feel like I sound like someone who is bragging. Well, in a way I guess that is exactly what I'm doing, bragging about my Father, my Savior Jesus Christ, The Holy Spirit that keeps my own spirit man in check. Without them I would not be here. Without their deliverance, their healing, conviction to keep me on the narrow path, their protection along the way. No, without them my journey down the path would have been much different and I would not be where I am today.

So yes, I am blessed beyond measure. I have so much peace. I am happier than I have been in so long. Well-I've always been happy with my life but I'm so satisfied. So content. So complete. The Lord is giving me visions of things to do around here and we are getting ready to begin work on one small project. Once this is done I know the Lord is going to use it to call forth many many many more. I am excited. I will share deeper in depth as things unfold.

Please keep praying for my Savannah and if you are reading this take the time to look at her sweet face in the corner. Read her story. She is 16 and called to spend 2 months in East Africa this summer. She is almost at goal. Pray for her, pray for the Lord to call down the heaven's and open the doors and let the floodgates pour out her needs. He knows exactly what they are. and if you feel led to sew seed into His kingdom, to see souls saved and children fed please by all mean support her. All of the information is in the top right corner and if you need anything else just send me a message.

May God bless you all greatly.

Jenileigh-Keys of the Kingdom Evangelistic Ministries.

Fundraiser: Family Spring Pictures of 2012

I think that every session turned out beautifully. This photo shoot raised a big portion of Vannah's mission trip. I'm thankful to the photographer, Kim Rakes at Mackenzie Mae Photography for having a generous heart and a love for the Lord and missions. Our family is changing, growing older, larger in many ways, lol. All good ways though. Happiness flows from all of us. The Lord is good. I am blessed beyond measure and could want for nothing.

Fundraising for East Africa

I'm so proud of Savannah. She has worked so hard. We are very very close to goal. We are still about $300 short not including air fare to where she is training before she leaves for Ethiopia. Please keep her in your prayers. She leaves June 11th, not much longer now at all.

Time to Catch my Breath

Finally, this semester is over. Exams are taken. Now I just have to wait patiently for my grades. Two of my classes I know I have A's but the other two are so close I'm teetering on a low A or high B. I'm so hoping they are A's but it's so close I can't even begin to guess which way it went. I definitely had an A before the final exams but those 2 were very tough for me, and if I do end up with B's those exams will be why. I'm just thankful I have a two week break before the summer term begins. I had initially planned to take a full load this summer but I've sent a letter in to the head nurse over the RN program that I start in the fall and I'm going to take classes according to her recommendations. So, I'm not really sure what my summer will look like yet. It won't hurt my feelings at all if its light but I'll take a full load if necessary.

We just had family photos made and I am so ecstatic over them. I will upload them soon! I'm so pleased with them. I love doing family photos.

Savannah Sky's missions trip is coming along GREAT! She is only $900 away from goal once all of the pledges are paid. I'm so excited for her. Plane tickets to Ethiopia from TX are purchased. She will leave June 11th. Please keep her in your prayers. This will be her first missionary trip and two months is a long haul. The last thing this is going to be is easy for her. There will be a lot of physical and mental adjustments. Please keep her covered in prayer. I pray the Lord lead and direct her and that she hear Him and her relationship develop with Him even deeper. The Lord never ceases to amaze me! I have to admit I wasn't really sure I believed this money would come in so fast. I honestly thought she'd be going on a shorter trip. I know the Lord is in this so I'm putting all my faith in Him and trusting that He will take care of her and that He is going to change her dramatically while reaching souls for His kingdom.

Well, I just wanted to do a small update. I'll be posting our pictures soon!

Getting Ready for Bed

I have a Human Anatomy and Physiology Exam coming up. I've been studying all week. Late nights make for tired days and headaches but I know that the studying will pay off. I have really stuck to my plan of putting more time into my school work and my grades are proving it. Not much longer now. A mere 5 more weeks until the end of this semester! I'm so excited!

I am also on pins and needles to hear from the college on whether or not I'm accepted to the RN program. We won't hear anything until April and it feels like years even though it's barely days away. I know that God's will - will be done. So, accepted or declined, I march forward. I still plan a full summer of classes either way and I will reapply in the Fall if I am declined. I like the anticipation. I love setting goals for myself. During my homeschooling years, I would always set goals for the girls but somehow, it never occurred to me to set big goals for myself. I'm enjoying it. I know the Lord is going to use this goal in the missions field and the excitement is often hard to contain. Not my time Lord but YOURS. Patience and perseverance is what I'm learning. Pushing in and pushing forward. Running this race.

It's 6:30 am in Uganda as I write this tonight. I am preparing for bed and for another day at work, more studies, more people to pray over, another day with my family and they-the people of Uganda- are just waking up. Or waking up soon. They are forever on my heart. I pray tonight for the Lord to prepare the way for Savannah on this missions trip. I pray for the Lord to prepare the hearts of the people of Uganda and for this ministry team heading their way this summer. I pray the Lord grow this team and change these teens. A forever change. I pray that the Lord continue to build the pathway that is leading us to help those in Uganda. I pray that the Lord anoint our hands and feet. That souls be harvested, tummies be fed, and bodies be held. Yes, held. How I long to hug those people.

I have opportunity to serve everyday. Everyday in the dentist office the Lord reveals a lonely soul, someone I can bless with His love through a hug or a smile. He reveals needs and opportunity as I lay hands on patients and pray quietly. While the Dr. assesses their need - my Father is fulfilling it. I love that the Lord uses us mightily wherever we are. No work is small work in God's business.

Yet, I feel this calling.

If you are reading this intercess for Uganda tonight. I pray that you hear and know the path the Lord has set before you. One step at a time. One day a time. In the right direction.

Help Send Savannah Sky to East Africa!

My daughter Savannah Sky Bowman has been led to go on a missions trip to Africa through Global Expeditions. 

Sponsor Savannah Sky for one day in Africa at only $97. We only need 53 people to donate 97$ to raise the monies needed to send Savannah on her mission trip. Sew seed into God's Kingdom. It will be multiplied back to you. It's okay if you don't have $97, if you could just find it in your heart to donate $1 God will multiply that $1 a hundred fold. 

We have 3 pledges to support Savannah for 1 day so far!  

Read about her trip here:

East Africa 

Donate to her trip here:

Donations to send Savannah Sky to East Africa 

You will need to enter her missionary number. 

ID # is 2667301

This is Savannah Sky's Daily Pledge

The Declaration of a World Changer!

Today, I will live honorably through my thoughts, actions and speech.

I choose to be full of faith.

I will not only be a hearer but a doer of the world of God. 

I will serve before I demand.

I will love and not hate.

I will give before I take.

Today, I choose to make a difference in the world and be a part of something bigger than myself. 

I choose to dedicate my life to prayer and ask God 

for His miraculous power and the courage to do the impossible! 

I will make Godly relationships a priority in my life, 

as I esteem others higher than myself. 

TODAY, 

I will live my life in such a way that I will change the 

WORLD!

"The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest" — Luke 10:2 (New King James Version)

 

Another Daughter in Missions!

My daughter Savannah Sky Bowman has been led to go on a missions trip to Africa through Global Expeditions. 

  I would like to ask everyone to please cover this trip and my daughter in your prayers and anyone who would like to donate to help send her to send me a message for address. All donations are tax deductable. Make checks out to KOTKEM, Keys of the Kingdom Evangelistic Ministries.  Sky is also looking for churches to share her testimony in. The Lord has led her to go on a missions trip and she would love to share the vision He has given her with you and your church family. Please send me a message if you are interested in hearing her speak! Even if you are too far away for her to come to you I can mail you a copy of her personal testimony and how the Lord has called her into the mission field! 

Read all about the trip here: 

East Africa Journey

And most importantly please put Sky on your prayer lists everywhere! I pray a hedge of protection around my daughter and I pray that the Lord's perfect will be done in her life. Agree with me in prayer in Jesus mighty name! We appreciate your prayers more than anything. I just know the Lord is going to open the flood gates of heaven for souls to be saved!

30 Hour Famine -1

Our Famine was a great success. We had a total of 39 kids turn out. I was impressed and amazed at the determination of youth to complete the fast. We had children ranging in ages of 5-20. We encouraged those under 12 to eat at certain intervals and we had some that refused, even some of the youngest ones and I was simply awed. We raised a total of 1048.50 that was split 50/50 between World Vision and HWC's A Can can Make a Difference-that feeds families here in our own community. God worked wonders and doubled blessings. Our goal was $500.

What touched me even more than the money raised was our youth. They split into 4 tribes on Friday night and went out into our community and shared the gospel of Jesus Christ with numerous souls. They laid hands on people and prayed for healing. They prayed over businesses and our economy. Their hearts were so pure and they were so BOLD in Jesus Christ that we as adults pale in comparison.

I want to thank each of you for lifting us up in your prayers. They were answered. I am going to be sharing our Famine in numerous posts. The events were just too grand to stuff into one post.

We started our famine off weeks before it got here with prayer, watching dvds and building crosses. The crosses represented those who have already lost their lives due to poverty and starvation. We didn't complete the 1208 that represent how many lives are lost every hour but we did finish 450 and plan to finish the rest before next year.