YAY! Hearing the news that you are providing Christmas Food for all 700 students causes happy dancing here and at the Mustard Seed Academy. 🙂
You are the best! Thank you!
Elaine
November 24, 2023
It’s not too soon to make Christmas JOYFUL for a poor Ugandan child
I hope your Thanksgiving was full of blessings. And I hope you are catching some good deals on Black Friday.
No deal could be better than $15 for Christmas Food for a Mustard Seed child. Your $15 will pay for one big bag of festive food and a huge bar of soap.
Mustard Seed staff purchase rice and sugar before prices increase in December, and they package them in preparation for the big day.If you already gave, you are the best! Thank you!
Elaine
November 17, 2023
A Merry Christmas—coming soon
With the promise of a festive Christmas meal, the whole Mustard Seed community is anticipating December 23rd, when each student gets a big bag of food and a huge bar of soap. It’s not too early to give $15 for one child’s gift. Rice and sugar are purchased before the prices go up in December.
If you already gave, you are the best! Thank you!
Elaine
November 10, 2023
Sooo close and sooo big
Gail Beverly captured this picture with her iPhone on the Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park in October.
The wonders of nature are plentiful in Uganda, and the boat ride allowed us such great close-up views.
Back to Mustard Seed and kids next week 😊,
Elaine
November 3, 2023
Small Seeds after a long day
These two cuties are seen every day heading home from school. The little boy is in Mustard Seed Nursery School; his sister is a first grader at the Mustard Seed Primary School. With an outstanding education, safety, and lots of love, they are on their way to becoming big trees that will provide for many others.
Thank you for helping to provide what kids need,
Elaine
October 27, 2023
Senior-Four students celebrate
Most of these 38 students have been at Mustard Seed since nursery school. They are now finishing their fourth year of high school.
Before their national exams, we had the Blessing of the Candidates—soon-to-be graduates.
Dressed beautifully, thanks to sponsors, they enjoyed their day of being someone special.
We had prayers and motivational speeches, all the traditional Ugandan food, fancy cake, success cards, gifts, photos, and entertainment provided by the school choir and dance troupe. The celebration lasted all day.
October 20, 2023
Social Worker Brenda joyfully celebrates her birthday
Brenda’s grandmother brought her to our nursery school as a three-year-old. After Mustard Seed, she went to St. Teresa’s Girls School for A-levels. Then, she attended Makerere University on a government scholarship.
After 24 years, she finally had a birthday party. Eleven friends came. We had American food, cake, songs, and gifts for her. She said, “I feel so loved.” And she is! Gratefully back in the U.S. with lots of warm memories, Elaine
October 14, 2023
Eddy expressed his appreciation for Mustard Seed Secondary School.
“When you come to Mustard Seed, it’s like another country. Everything is just here. We have everything— thanks to you!“ Gratefully, Elaine
October 7, 2023
After fourteen years of sponsorship, Gail Beverly was thrilled to meet Hakim face-to-face. Hakim gave Gail special gifts for each of her family members. Here, she is holding back tears of joy. Happy October, Elaine
September 29, 2023
Mustard Seed Sixth graders (P-6) welcoming Gail Beverly and me (Elaine Griswold)
Day One of our stay in Lukaya—as we entered the classroom, students stood and, in unison, recited a welcome greeting. What joy!
Elaine
September 22, 2023
Mustard Seed Primary School’s netball team took the championship.
Stiff competition from older and wealthier schools didn’t faze our girls. They have skill, spirit, and teamwork. Plus, they have the best uniforms, thanks to a gift from the Seaforth Netball Club from Australia. Next week, you’ll be receiving Foto Friday directly from Lukaya! Deep in last-minute preparations, I need some of the energy of these girls. Have a good weekend! Elaine
September 15, 2023
A warm welcome for Janet when she visited a Mustard Seed student’s home. Note the kitchen – upper left.
Janet Benway loved her visit to Mustard Seed Academy and Lukaya. After her second day, she wrote: “I had more hugs today than in the last 10 years combined! I am grateful to be part of such a worthy organization.”
Happy Mid-September!
Elaine
September 9, 2023
Mustard Seed Academy students at home.
These girls are orphans. Still, you can see their bonds of love and joy. They belong. They have family. They have food. They live in a lovely house. They go to the best school in town. They are better off than most children in Lukaya—thanks to you.Happy Friday!
Elaine
September 1, 2023
I’m sorry for sneaking in two photos on this Foto Friday. Double the joy—I hope. Mustard Seed S-4 and S-6 students enjoying their “Exquisite Prom Party”.
Happy Friday!
Elaine
August 25, 2023
At Mustard Seed, school life has been in high gear. Competitions in sports, music, chess, and a prom party, plus visitors from America, made the second term exciting!Thanks to you, students are thriving despite challenges caused by flooding, inflation, and the collapsed bridge. They are about to have a short break before the third and final term of the school year.Starting today, we will celebrate Fridays with a quick email featuring a photo. I hope Photo Friday will transport you visually for a few seconds to the faraway place where you are doing so much good. Enjoy!
