Northgate Baptist and Food For the Hungry

Northgate Baptist partners with Food For the Hungry and a small village called Marare, in Uganda, to help them become a self sustainable community. From building classrooms, supporting entrepreneurship and leadership skills, to sponsoring children from the community, we hope to help transform Marare to the point where they can help themselves as well as neighbouring communities.

In partnership with FH Canada

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

7 Team Members = 7 Teachers!

July 30, 2013
Today we all got a chance to teach in the classrooms at St. James School. There are 7 of us on the trip and there were exactly 7 classes. I did the grade 7 class giving information about Canada. I talked about the seasons, weather, sports and transportation. They asked some very intersting questions like, "Do you have any Muslims in Canada? Are there poor people in Canada?
Most of the team members had very positive experiences in the classroom, so it was suggested that each team in the future do this activity. We must have done a good job in the classrooms because the teachers want us to come back tomorrow to talk about Canada. We also presented some English dictionaries, reading books and some soccer balls to Headmaster Sam. He was very appreciative of these gifts. I've also indicated that before I die, Uganda must win the World Cup of Soccer (football). The World Cup of Volleyball will have to wait until Darryl Tetz comes to Marare to get their volleyball system going.
A highlight for Miranda was seeing the 3 sewing machines in action. Marian and Shirley would be so proud to seem them working. Susan seems to lead the sewing project and teaches the other ladies. They created 2 skirts and a child's top during the course of the day. Also, some of the ladies were crocheting (a result of Rita's teaching). By the way, Susan's little boy (Joshua) who was a baby last trip, is the CUTEST little guy. He is always coming us to us for a handshake and does the respectful kneeling that is so common here.
In the afternoon we did AWANA games and Jennie presented an AWANA Bible story, with the rest of the team supporting her.
We are very tired so I am signing off. Pray for health and energy for the team! Thanks so much for your love and support!
Brian Leeder
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