Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus.

God has upheld us in this ministry. KSVS is progressing well. Thanks for all the support and prayers that have enabled us to serve and transform the community.

Off course, we're still shaken by the incident at the school in Kasese and its neighbouring community. But we have hope and that's why we have to keep sensitizing and engaging our people, to move them from desperation to active contribution towards the development of their area.

This July, the student candidates for advancement (P.7, S.4, and S.6) will do their practice exams. We also recently had a seminar for our S.5 and S.6 Biology class at Mbarara University of Science and Technology to impact them more in line with sciences. We will hold other seminars to impact our students towards other disciplines.

Otherwise, we thank God for carrying us through the first half of the year and we trust He will carry us to the end.

Blessings,

Rev. Canon John Mulindabigwi

PIM coordinator Lakes Region & Director KSVS

Fall Visit from Rev. Canon John Mulindabigwi

The Partners in Mission board of directors is excited to announce Rev. John Mulindabigwi, founder and Director of Kamwenge Secondary and Vocational School, will be visiting the United States from mid-October to November 8. It will be his first visit since Fall 2019.

We are working with Rev. John to complete his schedule, but his calendar so far is as follows:

• October 19-23 First Presbyterian Church, Portland OR
• October 24-25 Grove City College
• October 27- Glen Ellyn, IL
• November 2 First Presbyterian Church, Nashville TN
• November 5-6 First Pres Church, Glen Ellyn, IL
• November 8 return home

We will keep your informed by sending out an email message with his updated full as schedule the time of his visit gets closer.

IMAGES FROM PRIOR VISITS

At Grove City College Fall 2019

At Grove City College preparing to speak at a Chapel event

With New Jerusalem House of God in IL

With First Pres Glen Ellyn IL friends

EVENTS THIS SUMMER

Both our Annual Bike Ride and the Walk the Wildwood Event in Oregon

are happening again this year.

Remember to register for another fun and challenging day or riding on August 5. Since 2014, riders and sponsors have provided funds for the Kitchen and Dining Hall, the STEM Center, a Girls’ Dorm, and now we’re building and furnishing a Carpentry and Metal Working Center.

The scenic Prairie Path 55-mile route allows riders to start early and end in Glen Ellyn in the early afternoon.

We love Two Hound Red Restaurant’s warm welcome of riders following the ride with friendly servers, craft beers, wine, soft drinks, and sandwiches.

The Goal: Raise funds for the multi-year project to build and furnish the new Carpentry and Metal Fabrication Center with sophisticated tools and additional space to accommodate an expanding number of students. Funds raised will also contribute to monthly operational expenses.

If you aren’t a rider, you can still support us!

Sponsor a rider

Complete a virtual ride

Make a donation

Don’t miss registration for the First Pres Church Portland 2nd annual Walk the Wildwood event which will take place on Saturday August 12, 2023. We raised over $7000 the 1st year for the new Carpentry and Metal Fabrication Center on the Kamwenge Secondary and Vocational School campus.

This year, our goal is to exceed that amount to help complete construction of and equipping the new Center. If we exceed the construction goal, we will apply additional funds to operating costs at the school.

Join us for this family-friendly event. We will have 2 guided walking routes to choose from; a 3.5-mile and a 7.5-mile option. Each route will follow trails through Washington and Forests Parks in Portland, OR and be followed by lunch (provided by Missi’pi Chef catering) at Stevens Pavilion.

Thanks to underwriting by First Presbyterian Church of Portland, 100% of registration fees and donations will go directly to the school.

If you are not able to join us for the walk, you can still support us through a donation.

Benjamin

Former KSVS student Benjamin was recently chosen to represent the government in supervising road works that are upgrading the Rukunyu Road. He was also elevated to be the Regional Manager for Uzima Chicken in the entire western Uganda.

Benjamin has been a dedicated overseer of the coffee projects at KSVS since he graduated from Bishop Stuart University several years ago. He began his career at Uzima Chicken Ltd in 2019, helping local residents begin small businesses of raising month-old chicks to a stage where they can be on their own, then selling them to local residents.

We heartily celebrate his promotion at Uzima and his new responsibility supervising road work.

Brian

Become a Student Champion

We're changing from student sponsor to Student Champion!



To better reflect the reality of the type of influence a sponsor has on a student, we are changing the name of this program.

During our recent visits to KSVS, we have learned just how important sponsors are to their students. Beyond financial support (which is very important), sponsored students understand they have someone, who they probably have never met, still encourages and cares about them and their futures.

They read and value the letters they receive from sponsors. Even those who do not receive letters know there are friends from abroad who care about and pray for them, their spiritual growth and commitment to their education.

Because of this, from now on you will see us encouraging people to Become Student Champions.

Many are still awaiting a Champion. Join the current 84 Champions supporting 116 students.

Become a Student Champion and you will be Part of the Larger Story that is emerging in Kamwenge.

Please consider for $40/mo or $480/yr.

Click here to learn more.

For more information or questions, email info@pim-africa.org or call 630-913-0268.

Prayer Requests

We value your prayers for Partners in Mission and the work on the campus of Kamwenge Secondary and Vocational School in Kamwenge!

• Pray for the school and families in Kasese struggling due to the recent attack on the school, for leaders including Rev. John who are helping that community find peace and comfort, for the Holy Spirit to give comfort to those suffering mentally and physically.

• Pray for the P.7, S.4, and S.6 students taking their practice exams in July. This time of preparation and actual exams in the fall is a very stressful time for students. In order to advance in their educational goals, students must do well in these competitive government exams which are taken by all students across the country.

• Pray for Rev. John’s visit in October/November, that he is able to obtain a visa from the US Embassy.

• Praise for the job new opportunities extended to Benjamin and Brian.



• Pray for the upcoming Fox and the Hound Ride and Walk the Wildwood, that both events are safe and enjoyable for all participants and that construction of the Carpentry and Metal Working Shop is fully funded and supplied with needed equipment.