PRAISE GOD!
This was our first
thought when we received the official invitation to be part of African Inland
Missions. Our journey began in 2011 and then continued when in 2012 we returned
to Africa, first with AIM as the guesthouse managers in Kampala and then during
our time with New Hope Uganda. Our visit
to Karamoja in North East Uganda while with AIM firmly planted the desire to
serve in Karamoja in our hearts and the Holy Spirit continued to confirm this
over and over.
The Details...
As many of you
know, our desire was to be self supported financially, while raising prayer
support before returning to Africa. One of the reasons we desired to return to
Uganda with AIM was because of their wisdom and experience. While attending
Candidate Week we learned that we are required to raise some support. We really
see AIM’s wisdom in asking we have partners not only in prayer, but also
financially. Our desire is that those
who support us are not just sending money, but really are part of what we are
doing; that all of us are investing together in Karamoja, Uganda.
We are all living
stones being built together as the Lord’s church and He has called each of us
for His purpose. Please pray to God as to whether the Lord would have you
partnering together with us in being the Light of Christ in Uganda.
OUR SUPPORT AND DEPARTURE
We
are aiming to return to Africa to attend AIM’s Africa Bound Orientation in
Nairobi, Kenya beginning October 6th. In order to attend we need to have 100%
of our monthly support pledged by September 4th.
Current Support Level: $1,386
Monthly Support Costs: $2,594
Monthly Need Remaining: $1,208
OTHER SUPPORT
In
addition to monthly expenses there are other expenses that we will or have
already incurred. Please pray whether the Lord would have you support us in any
of these other areas:
Travel
expenses, Orientation costs, Expenses in setting up new home in Uganda, etc.: $17,760
Cost
of used vehicle in Uganda: $24,390
Total
Other Support: $42,150
(These are costs projected by AIM)
…want to be a supporter?
As God leads, please
prayerfully consider joining our team (either in prayer and/or
financially) then let us know.
AIM’s mission
statement is “Christ Centered Churches Among All African Peoples”, which so
clearly reflects our hearts as well.
Every pledge
counts towards our goal even if you cannot begin immediately.
Lyle &
Ingrid Lathrop
424-698-7419
425-698-7409)
If the Lord leads you to support us in any way, please contact myself or Ingrid so that we can forward you a pledge card that can be completed and returned via email.
