A Sense Of Urgency...

God is Never blind to our tears, Never deaf to our prayers, and also Never silent to our plans. He sees, He hears, and He will deliver relief and blessings to His people and to children at OOCM. God bless every one. Always consider to join us for prayers and a support hand to as now with immediate needs. 
We can't wait to see the faces, smiles of little orphans. We are seeking prayers and the Lord's provision. Direct help and support from friends to put needs and food on the tables and dishes of the children. We shall be very happy to see an immediate support. 

May God bless you abundantly

- Mukulu Jonathan (Founder and Director of OOCM)

For the last several  months, donations from friends in other countries has been much lower than usual and insufficient to carry on programs as effectively as needed. There are many, many needs not being supplied at present - some not at all. Presently there is also a shortage of food and school supplies for the children. A donation of any amount will be greatly appreciated at this time. Please go to our SUPPORT page to donate.

It is very difficult to look into the eyes of the children and tell them that some of them would not be attending school this term. We are utterly grateful for the support we received from so many of you just before the beginning of this term and that we were able to help most of them to attend school. However, we are presently lacking additional school supplies for the children....

Political Imagery vs Reality On The Ground

Please pray for us here at OOCM. Support has been dwindling lately but the needs NEVER decrease...

From the Director

From: Mukulu Jonathan director of OOCM along with staff of Oasis Orphans Care Ministry in Kamuli, Uganda

Dancing a little with joy and smiles with orphan children, widows at OOCM in Uganda's poor villages. Most of these children have no families, live in worse areas than in an American or Western landfill. Lack food, poor education facility, poor accommodations, clothes and lack of medical care, long ways to water sources, power.

We are working very hard to get them a better life and hope. We have much to learn from these children. They don't ask for any thing but just praying to God, praise and worship to thank God for visitors and blessings.

School started already although there are still needs for supplies and regular donations. Also we would like to continue on our permanent buildings project which at present is on hold. I would love to thank friends who have donated and still in practice to reach victory, millstones and horizons for orphans to stand a better life... We appreciate any donation small or large.

There is an online donation link and other donation info on our Support page in the menu page to the left.

Children are always happy to know they will be able to attend school

Children's home and OOCM center first wing of 3

Current Needs

Friends of Oasis Orphans Care Ministry in Kamuli, Uganda, here are some of the needs right now at the center. Your prayers and support are very appreciated. Join us in the Challenge for a Better Tomorrow...

Construction:
Construction of buildings for a stable place for the children's home and village care center . We need to finish up the 1st wing and build the 2nd wing. Also the toilet area construction, bath rooms, etc. The buildings will also have to be outfitted with electricity and water storage/plumbing. There is also an URGENT need for fencing around the buildings to stop unauthorized entry to the building site.

School Term Beginning VERY Soon:
Need donations for fees, school materials and uniforms for orphans, and other disadvantaged children in the village.

Supplies:
Basic resources, meals, food supplies for widows, needy families, and the elderly is welcome.

Any area that you may choose to support will be a blessing to OOCM's efforts to improve the lives of orphans and the disadvantaged. Donations (or regular donations) of any size will be appreciated greatly. You can make a secure donation online from the page link SUPPORT. You also specify your preference as to where you would like your donation to go in the text box provided on the online donation form. OOCM is registered in Kamuli District, Uganda as a non-profit CBO (Community Based Organization).

God bless you

Showing a brother from Oregon, USA around. We had a wonderful time...

Visitor From Oregon, USA

WHEN WE PRAY GOD ALWAYS ANSWERS OUR PRAYERS! THANKS!

The below pictures were taken during a visit to OOCM in Uganda by friends of ours and a dear brother and sister in Christ Buck Eichler from Oregon, USA and his wife Sarah who is Ugandan. Buck and Sarah have been an encouragement to us over much of this last year as well as other friends in the West. This was a long awaited visit and there was a great deal of excitement and joy in the village over their 2 day visit to our village in Kamuli District. They gathered with and met many villagers, widows, two elected officials and an agricultural inspector and the 7 staff members at OOCM from Jan 7th through Jan 8th. The children were very excited because many of them had never seen a muzungu (white man). Buck and Sarah were dearly loved by all who met them.

The first day, they moved about from house to house meeting with the children and widows after being greeted by many who had assembled together along with the elected officials and an agricultural inspector (we have an ongoing agricultural improvement training sessions sponsored by OOCM). On the second day they moved about house to house giving out gifts to orphans, disadvantaged families and widows of salt, notebooks, soap, toilet paper, etc. Their visit brought about much hope among the people. 

May the Lord guide and continue to bless this brother and sister and all our friends in prayer and support to Uganda. Amen


Below are pictures from their visit. Captions are written from input by Buck Eichler.
 

Buck Eichler and Mukulu Jonathan surrounded by children. They were delightful. Some are wearing the only clothes they own. When I return I'll hope to be able to share some articles of clothing.

Some of the villagers gathered to meet our visitors. The woman seated on the right is an "LC", a local elected leader. There were an amazing number of people there to greet us.

Yes! It's a real icebreaker with the kids to take and show their pictures. Some of the children have never seen a Muzungu (white person) before, and it's really traumatic for some. This helps us focus together on something else!

When one sees the scope of the need here and in so many villages across the land it at first feels overwhelming. But as you get to know these people, you learn of their deep faith and sense of responsibility to care for one another. The economic conditions are fragile. It can be very difficult to get back on ones feet after a financial blow. Many of these households lost their only wage earner when their husbands died. Mukulu and his team are working to help widows learn crafts and/or for those with garden spaces to improve their crop yields to get them on track to achieve financial independence. If that is accomplished, those with disabilities or who are too young to fend for themselves will be cared for by the others, a value deeply ingrained in their faith as well as their tribal codes.

Meeting a widow and distributing some supplies. It should be noted that there is no electricity or running water in the Kamuli Villages. There are a few community wells scattered throughout a large area. People have to fill jerry cans with water and pack them to their homes.

This lady is widowed, has a severe disability and cannot walk or balance without that stick, and has three school age children. The little notebooks you see are required for students to have, then there were just small gifts of salt, bars of laundry soap, toilet paper, etc. It was very moving how such small gifts were received with great joy.

This sweet lady is widowed and caring for small children, and had some type of nodule growths all over her.
It is an age old custom for women and children to kneel as they greet a guest, but its not as common in the more urban areas now. Even though I was advised this would happen, it was still pretty shocking to me. It should not be misinterpreted however. It is simply a sincere expression of respect and treating a guest with honor.

Two staff members with Mukulu and Buck. This is Nabbona Rose with the thing around her neck. She is a local schoolteacher, and they are paid very little. She also directs the school choir and the Oasis Children's Choir. She has several orphans and three very old women sharing her tiny place with her. She radiates kindness and joy, despite the hardships. The younger woman is Nangendo Jamila, who I believe is Rose's niece, and she helps with many things and serves as the Treasurer for the Oasis ministry.

Mukulu Jonathan: Personal Message

A Message From Mukulu Jonathan (Founder and Director of OOCM)

Thanks to you all FOR SUPPORTING ORPHANS AND HELPING US RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR OOCM and the Rescue of the lives of children, widows in our village areas.

How would you like to be a regular part of our commitment in our day to day work towards orphans, widows and the destitute. The LOVE of God constrains us all. We have been ADOPTED into His beloved Son. Please lets show love to these unfortunate in our prayers, prayerful provisions, financial support in our gifts to the poor. There is a need of urgent support for construction and completing all phases of the 1st wing of the children's home. The iron sheets are not enough and also other materials needed and labor . Also the constant need of regular support for basic needs: Food, Clothing, Shelter, Education. Medication. Pray for a hope and future for the people whose lives we touch with the Love of God...

Email me or other brothers and sisters you many know who are in commitment to serve the Lord in supporting our poor villages. Join with us in believing God! These children, widows, disabled are truly in need of care and permanent structures, we welcome all gifts and supplies for OOCM and Christmas packages for children. 

 Please see our Contact page in the menu to the left as to how to contact us and our Mailing Address to send items. Online and direct financial donations can be made by going to the "Support" page there as well.

Entering Into December

As we enter into December, we have much to be thankful for to God. He has brought us through many trials and challenges and has so blessedly come through in so many ways to meet the needs physically and spiritually for so many. Any improvement in life among us is met with much thanksgiving bringing hope in ways that many have not had in some time now. Life has a purpose. We must embrace not only that life but the purposes of God in at as well. We must as a people and a ministry move forward. We cannot afford to look back. We press on with determination knowing we have the Living God that we can trust to lead us and guide us. To trust that He will provide for those we minister to both in Spirit and earthly needs.

A Permanent Home and Ministry Base

Besides the everyday needs that need to be met this month, we are endeavoring to proceed with the permanent children's home and other out buildings on the OOCM property which will allow us more stability and flexibility to minister to those around us. In many ways the villagers see this building project as a symbol of the stability of the hope they are beginning to embrace. The present stage of the building project is the 1st wing of the Children's home. The two dormitory wings (boys and girls) will follow.

This has been a stretch of faith on our part to attempt such a project but God has been gracious to provide for this as well. There are still some bills for the current progress left unpaid and the first wing needs more roofing, windows, doors, electricity, etc. Perhaps some of you reading this will be touched by God to specifically contribute to this project's completion. Once the 1st wing and the 2 dorm wings are finished and outfitted, OOCM will be able to move in and proceed with other projects on the property like growing food and teaching more life improvement classes to the widows and other villagers. We will also be able to more effectively do outreaches into the community as well. The cost of the 3 wings will be approximately $23,000 USD...
                                                          

Childrens' Progress In Schooling

Recently we had a "party" for the children to celebrate their accomplishments in school. Many of these children would not be able to attend or do well without the donations we receive. This was a joyous time for all the children and adults as well. Officials were also in attendance. For the orphans and other children to receive an education means a much brighter future for those children and the villages they live in. Because there are no schools in our villages at present, children have to attend boarding schools. School fees and contributions to their food supply must be made in order for the children to attend school. This educational assistance on the part of OOCM and your donations towards their care and education are changing the lives of these children. One might even say it is creating the "audacity of hope" in what has been for them in many cases a hopeless life. Perhaps much more than most people these orphans and widows know the meaning of the expression. They know what hopelessness is. They are beginning to taste hope now. Hope against all odds.

 Children being honored for their scholastic achievements

 Officials also attended the celebration

 The new Children's Choir sang for the gathering.

Widows sitting together and enjoying the party

Please consider contributing to the regular support of this local ministry. Gifts and supplies can be sent to us as well. For more info on how to donate financially or materially, please see the links on the left menu of this site: "Support" and "Contact"... Above all else please keep us in your prayers.

Projects: Ministry Update

Greetings!

We would like to express our gratitude for all of you who have contributed in prayer and financial support to this ministry and would like to update you on a few major projects that are ongoing here at OOCM.

Village Agricultural Improvement Project

The agricultural classes held by friends of OOCM on November 8th, 2013 (the third in a series) went very well with many in the village in attendance. The villagers in the area are very responsive to agricultural education so far and are appreciative of it.

Mukulu Jonathan recently was selected by the village to attend an Agricultural Conference in Kampala, Uganda to gain more insight into improving the farming methods of the villagers. He has brought back a great deal of insight on improving local village agriculture to enhance the food production in the area.

This is a very important project as most of the food for the village is acquired by local farming. But, because of poor farming methods and understanding, the crop yield is very low. This project is a blessing to the community and as such helps to bring much stability for the orphan children and the families that eventually take them into their families. We thank God for this wonderful opportunity and that it is going very well. We have included some pictures from one of our classes below.

Children's Home

The construction of the first wing of the children's home is coming along well. Recently, most of the roof was installed with exception of about 10 sheets of roofing that we are lacking at present. This children's home will provide much more stability to the children and our ministry. You can see more about this project by clicking on the link "OOCM Action Plan" on the left side of this page. More construction photos are forthcoming. You can also, if you have a facebook account, see many more pictures of the children, villagers, staff and the new first wing's construction available on Mukulu Jonathans page.

Agricultural Class Photos

 Agricultural teams were teaching some improved methods and measures on how to protect some crops from pests, diseases, weeds and a teaching to how to maintain, proper handling and use of the spray pumps ... It was a happy moment and we thank the lord for this progress...

Giving out the gift of supplies to widows and other groups. It was a very good time for them and OOCM staff...

Widows, vulnerable families and youths were empowered in receiving these gifts items (3 spray pumps) from OOCM we thank donors for blessing this unfortunate, neglected remote village area of our ministry and blessing the communities at large... God bless you

Some of them had never seen a pump like this before and never used them. We were teaching and giving tips to one of the widows and a youth leader on how to maintain and spray a small garden for pest and weed control, and to prevent diseases to plants. It was a great blessing and achievement. We thank God for this provision to OOCM and we also thank you all for your prayers and support in the long term.

Agricultural Training Session III

 A message from Mukulu Jonathan, founder and director of OOCM.

Greetings friends, brothers and sisters ! 

Heavenly Father, please continue to bless Oasis Orphans Care Ministry and friends who take their time to pray for our ministry to reach horizons and take commitments to supply donations for needy. May the lord bless you all...

I would love to take this chance to introduce one of our projects and ask some prayers always from you all.... 

November 8th, (friday) tomorrow, we are hosting Agricultural Trainers who are my friends from Kampala. It's going to be the third time they are visiting, coming to teach about Agricultural methods, rearing animals in OOCM and around  to widows, youths,and to share with village community. It's a good thing because most of our group members are agriculturally based who practice poor farming methods. My friends help make some improvements to the farming.

Keep us in prayers...

UPDATE: School Supplies, Beginning Construction

A Busy Few Months

We do not have a school in our village(s) so the children who are able go to school have to attend a boarding school some distance away. Every 3 months or so they have a 3 week break so they return to us. This is always a time of rejoicing but it is also a time that we know that in order for the children to return to school, there is a large need to come up with the required school fees and supplies they need to attend. This time it was very difficult to raise those needs. We are very grateful for those who have responded in their hearts to pray and contribute to those needs. The needs of these children are not going to just go away anytime soon. Like any family, this is a very long term commitment and for us, one that expands with time as more children are orphaned in the community. God bless you all for your responses, prayers and support.

 Recent distribution of school supplies donated

Outlying Areas

We have been spending quite a bit of time visiting people in our village and outlying areas lately ministering to needs both physical and spiritual needs...

The Need For A Stable Location

Some time ago we received a very generous specific donation to purchase some land for a permanent "home" for the ministry and the children. Even though such a goal seems well out of our reach, we embraced this goal knowing that the present location we rent is really not adequate for the type of ministry we are involved in. We have purchased a piece of property with that donation. The new location will be far more adaptable to the needs and provide a stable home for orphans we cannot place with cooperating "foster" families. The new location is in an outlying location providing a much better and safer atmosphere for the children and better access for the people we minister to. We would like to request ongoing prayer and support for this effort as it will greatly enhance our ability to minister to the needs in the area in the long term.

Beginning Construction

A little while ago we were enabled to purchase some materials to start construction of the first wing of the childrens home. The entire 3 wings of the children's home alone will cost $23,000 USD and we are totally dependent on God touching people's hearts to raise up support for this project... Below are pictures of recent initial construction. This "small beginning" has been the cause of much rejoicing among us.

The walls on this wing are ready and waiting for the roof to be built...
For more information on this and other goals please see the links in the "Pages" menu to the left of this page:
OOCM MissionII
OOCM Action Plan