January 2017 Ministry Updates
Florence Dongo to Visit the U.S. this Month!
Join us in welcoming Florence Dongo, co-founder of God Cares Schools in Uganda, as she visits some of Buyamba's partner churches that have journeyed with us over the years. Come and hear an update of what God is doing with the students and the Dongo family in Uganda.
If you would like to meet Florence and greet her, you will find the dates and locations of some of her visits below.
January 22 - New Life Church, Denton, TX
January 29 - The MET Church, Keller, TX
February 5 - Cross Timbers Church, Argyle, TX
February 11&12 - Living Oaks Church, Newbury Park, CA
February 18 &19 - Calvary Community Church, Westlake Village, CA
February 25&26 - Location TBA, Kingston, New York
*SAVE THE DATE*
February 19 - Buyamba Annual Dinner, featuring Florence Dongo and her son, Glory

Where? Wood Ranch Golf Club, Simi Valley, CA
Details to follow next week.
Buyamba Volunteers Needed - S. California Office
The Buyamba office is in need of two part time volunteers who are eager to serve our sponsors and donors through phone calls and our database maintenance.

If you or someone you know are comfortable making phone calls and communicating with sponsors and donors regarding their accounts OR you are versed in working with database systems and are detail oriented, then we need you!

The position calls for at least one day a week in the office, located in Thousand Oaks, Ca. We would love to have you on the team! Turn in an application today.
Sponsorship Highlight 
Jonah is one of three children who lives with his parents in a village not far from God Cares Primary School. He is five years old and his parents need help supporting his educational needs in order to attend God Cares Primary School.
Your monthly sponsorship of $35 will allow Jonah to start attending school and then stay in school and receive education and discipleship.
Students Return to School
God Cares Students will be reporting back to school in the beginning on February 6th. If any Christmas gifts or birthday gifts were sent in by sponsors after the student left school, they will be receiving them upon return.  

FAQ Highlight
What amount should I gift my child for their birthday?
 
If you would like to give your sponsored child a birthday gift, $30 is the perfect amount. The social worker will help your child get what they need. This could be a new bible, shoes, a new shirt, etc.
Take a Trip to Uganda
This July you are invited to take a trip to Uganda with our Buyamba Team to visit God Cares Schools and meet our students, visit a few of their homes, and meet the Dongo family and God Cares staff. The video on the left documents a family of dentists that visited in 2015. If you have any questions or are interested in going on the trip, email us today and we will send you an application.