July 12, 2008
Our new website is finally online!!! You will find a lot of information about us, our work, our projects, and more at:
So, look around and enjoy!!
March 25, 2008
Timothy Bandirana is hired as Integrity Worldwide’s Ugandan Director of Program Development and Administration.
March 25, 2008
We would like to thank all of you for your prayers and support. As you know the trip was very successful and the Lord used this time to accomplish more than we could imagine! Also, we will have a new website up and running in the next few months, so keep checking the blog for updates. Here are a few pictures from the trip:
Children with a goat purchased with Integrity Worldwide donations
Rice seed distribution through the Women’s Rice Initiative Program
March 9, 2008
Today around 4:30 pm the team arrived safely in Atlanta. After talking with them we could tell they were really tired but were glad to be home. They still have some driving to do so please pray that they make it home safely! Also, over the next few days we will update the blog as we learn more about the trip. There is a lot of exciting news left to be posted!!
March 7, 2008
WHAT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED Part #1
INTEGRITY PROGRAM UPDATES FROM TERRY GRISSOM MARCH 5, 2008
Kids for Kids- we were able to see some of the goats and heard many reports of how healthy ours have been. We saw many kids that had been produced of the goats that were given in the summer! Alan said it was amazing that we learned only 3 of the over 100 goats given through Integrity had died. Those kind of odds, he said were quite amazing. Hannington said, and we could see with our own eyes, that these goats are known for being healthy and their skin even gives a glimmer and glow because of the healthiness. We heard a couple of oral testimonies about how this program has positively effected some of their lives. I wish that we could pass on what we felt to each of the donors who are making this program possible.Seeing is Believing Glasses Program- When going around this area we ran into several people who expressed their thankfulness for the reading glasses program. We also met many who were hopeful of receiving glasses this time, which broke our hearts that we had none to give. We also have some video testimonies of what this has meant to the people here. I’m amazed at how God is using this program to provide help to the Bundibuyoians.
Rice Project- We made great head ways in this area as we were not only to go along and watch the negotiations of rice, but purchased it, watched it counted out, and took it in the van so that it was given out in church. From this first buy, I think 24 women and their families will benefit. Rice is a major staple here. In fact, there is no food variety here at all. Every meal is rice, goat, and beans.
March 7, 2008
Women’s help - This was one pretty typical of those God-things when He interrupts our plans with His own wondrous surprises. We had started out with our own plans for the day, but we were sidetracked because there was an opportunity to visit the HIV women. They were all gathered in a structure and sang songs first. Then Hannington introduced Alan. This was a very emotional time, but God really spoke through Alan and there was a very real sense that these people were assured that they were not left out or forgotten, and that we would do all that we could do to make sure they were going to be ok. It was hard to describe. As Alan went around the room and held hands with each and every patient (almost a hundred there, I think) there was a change in the atmosphere in that place from hopefulness to thanksgiving and appreciation.
March 6, 2008
Both Kenyan pastors arrived safely in Entebbe today and talks with the team are underway. We (IWW staff) had the opportunity to video chat with them. Both pastors blessed Integrity Worldwide work, team, and staff and were very excited about future development plans. Both said development is the key to what they need most to help their communities. We were all assured that the Holy Spirit has put these Godly partnerships together. During the video chat there was a great sense of joy, unity,and excitement about what God is doing!
March 5, 2008
Just a quick note to let everybody know that the team made it to Entebbe safely this morning around 3:00 am our time. It has been a really productive trip so far with more to come. For the next two days they will meet with two pastors from Kenya to pray and plan for our future IWW plans in Kenya.
March 4, 2008
The team wrapped things up today in Bundibugyo in preparation for their flight tomorrow morning to Entebbe via AIM (a ministry aviation group). They have a great sense of accomplishment and said they have a lot to report when they return home. Please, keep praying for them!
March 3, 2008
Stephanie just talked to Terry. The team has had a full day, it was already 11 p.m. when he called. They were exhausted, but very excited about all the things God has accomplished today. Thanks to the help of Caleb they could work out a major technical kink with our Ugandan partner Father Timothy which will help us have smoother communication!! They also met with Jerimiah Esmunidara who is the IWW Assistant Director for our Kids for Kids Program.
The highlight of the day was visiting the HIV/AIDS Fellowship Group. The women greeted the team with songs. Terry said that Alan shared a great, warm greeting.
Terry asked that we continue to pray for only God’s plans and purposes. The team has one day left in Bundibugyo, before they fly to Entebbe to meet the Kenyan leaders.
We also ask you to pray for clear weather for the morning flight on Wednesday, March 5. It has been raining off and on throughout the week which could make the departure difficult.
