A Visit to Kannganda
While I was in Uganda during January, I had the opportunity to visit the Jackfruit Project. I had not previously been to the village but had heard about the improvements that had already taken place.
The village is surrounded by a tea plantation and is somewhat off the beaten track. On first appearance I saw two buildings which had been derelict but now had new roofs on and served as the church and pastors house. Around these buildings the land has been cleared and plants are being grown. Someone commented that it feels like a homestead with many brick and corrugated metal dwellings spreading out behind.
A small distance away is the bore hole that brings water to the surface and the pump which enables the people to collect "clean" water.
Everyone has to walk past the church to reach the pump and it feels like the heart of the village. Already there are missionaries working with the people who have given their lives to Jesus.
Not only is there now water but people are coming to know that God is their Father in heaven.
The atmosphere is light; there are smiles on their faces, the children play together with so little but joy. The quality of life in Kannganda has without a doubt improved. The people are still poor and there is much to be done but God has greatly blessed them and us as a church in partnership with Mission Care.
It was a privilege to spend even one day with them and I really look forward to going back.
