Challenges Bring Changes and Changes Bring Challenges
Some things should never change, but most things must. And ... it is time for another change complete with challenges.Next Generation Ministries began with a vision, but not much of a blueprint. It began with a compass, pointed in the right direction, but without a road map. The journey, while delightful, is still invigorating with both adventure and challenge.
We have made a major change this year and we invite you to be a part of it! If we wanted to go fast we would go alone. But, since we want to go far we want to go together.
It's not easy. Buying land in Uganda, that is. To verify that the "seller" is really the landowner can be a challenge. Other times the owner or person claiming to be the owner can sell the land to more than one person. Or, one or more of the relatives or heirs may want to make a claim to the land. Like I said. It ain't easy!
Walking the farm |
Edgar ... NGM Farm Manager |
Edgar explains farming to the NGM driver Peter! |
We have encouraged Edgar to dream big about the farm. His vision is to see the farm produce 300 liters of milk per day. He would love to see the farm develop milk products like ice cream, cheese, and butter. He also dreams of being able to provide instruction, consultation, and resources to those interested in cattle farming and those who have receive cows so that they are prosperous with their opportunity. He dreams of being able to provide the best quality cows for other dairies in the area.
This change demands faith from us. We are trusting the Lord to use His people to provide for this change. Recently it was reported that the average American Starbucks customer spends over $900 annually on coffee. We would welcome any portion of that! Two hundred and fifty dollars a month will pay Edgar's salary and the small expenses associated with this farm. But, more cows should be purchased as well. Would you be willing to join this new adventure with us. Would you be willing to help find groups that would like to help grow the farm with the purchase of more cows? Would you be willing to contribute to the currently monthly needs on a regular basis for a year? The opportunities are there. Why not join us in this change and help us meet the challenges?
You may send your donation to Next Generation Ministries, 29940 South Dhooghe Road, Colton, OR 97017. Your contribution is tax deductible. Let us know that it is for the NGM farm and all of it will be used for this new development.
Great ideal! Our prayers and thoughts for success. Funds will follow.
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Thanks so much for your support of this approach. We hope to see some make progress to a more self sustaining status through it.
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