Dear Friends and Family,
"Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world." - James 1:27
God has opened up an amazing opportunity to
serve in Jinja, Uganda at Good Shepherd’s Fold orphanage (GSF)! The purpose and vision of GSF is
evangelizing the orphan and destitute children of Uganda with the good news of
Jesus Christ, while also providing for their physical, educational and medical
needs. Christ-like service and love are the heartbeat of this ministry. I
interned at this orphanage for eight weeks last summer, and I learned what a
Christ-centered orphanage looks like. Moreover, God broke my heart for the
children of Uganda day after day. I got to love on them, teach them, and show
them the character of Jesus Christ from the early hours of the morning to the
wee hours of night, waking up each morning invigorated and refreshed by God’s
pleasure to do it all again. The challenges of being in a new culture, living
without the conveniences so often swallowing my life in America, dealing with
dirt and bugs literally everywhere, and being apart from my family and friends
were miniscule compared to the joy of serving God and His children at GSF.
After returning to America from GSF, the Community Evangelical Free Church
missions committee and GSF spent a month praying about me possibly returning to
the orphanage after I graduate from studying Child Development and Christian
Ministry. Now that I have (almost) graduated from LeTourneau University, I am
eager to return to GSF and continue serving God through orphanage work!
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| My Sunday School class that I taught at GSF last summer! |
My position on the GSF team will be the
Sponsorship Coordinator. This role is crucial to the ministry, as Child
Sponsorship is the main way that GSF is financially funded. Although this will
be my primary task, other roles
will likely involve managing craft sales, teaching Sunday School, and a host of
other opportunities to interact with the children at GSF. I
plan on leaving for GSF in July and fulfilling a two-year agreement.
I am very passionate about this calling
on my life, but I know that it cannot happen without the support of my
community. I have been blessed with a home church that follows the Biblical
model for missions: Community Evangelical Free Church is calling, equipping, sending, and supporting
me. However, I would also love for you to be a part of this venture! In order to make this happen, I
will send out update emails, newsletters, and blog. So what can you do? I would
love for you contribute your most powerful tool: prayer. James 5:16 says, “The prayer of a
righteous man is powerful and effective.” What I need most are
people committed to pray for me. If you would be willing to commit yourself to
my prayer team, please email, call, or just leave a comment on this post. As my time of departure for
Uganda approaches, I will keep you updated regarding prayer requests and other information.
As of now, please pray for the following:
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Spiritual
preparation before I depart for GSF.
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Diligence
as I finish my final weeks at LeTourneau University
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Fruitful
time with friends and family in America
Thank you for
considering being a part of my team!
If you
have any further questions, feel free to contact me via phone, email, or comment! I
appreciate your prayers and support. I am excited to serve God through this
undertaking.
"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. This is my command: Love each other." - John 15:16,17
In Christ,
Corinne
Stoltzfus
If you would like to make a financial contribution to this
trip, please send or give me cash or check (address
is provided above). Checks can be written out to Community Evangelical Free Church
with “Good Shepherd’s Fold” written in the memo. You may also contribute to the
GSF ministry by sponsoring a child at the orphanage! Email me if this interests
you!
52S. Brick Lane, Elverson, PA 19520
Phone: 610.301.7775
CorinneStoltzfus@gmail.com
