Mitchell's October News

Training: Our five month training is coming to an end, and we have been reflecting on much of the teaching we have received here at NHICF (New Hope’s Institute of Child Care and Family). It has either centered around or in some way been related to “family”- our belonging to the family of God, and identity as children of our heavenly Father, the brotherhood of the believers in this family, as well as the roles of men and woman in marriage as husband and wife, and most recently as father and mother in the families we are given by God.
We have had a week of studying biblical child training and have come to realize that it has just as well been a week on biblical parent training. All that we have learned has been invaluable and very timely as we begin parenting and training Nicholas. We have a united goal to continually have our hearts turned toward the children God brings; to continually seek to turn the hearts of children toward their parents, and to turn hearts of individuals and families collectively toward God the Father resulting in the worship of Him and magnification of His glory!
Another few days have been devoted to learning about the different department’s day to day functions, and the operation of N.H.U. (New Hope Uganda). We were able to talk to and have Q&A with heads of departments and supervisors about how things work here. Some highlights of these few days were touring the Vocational School and Enterprise Farm. At the Vocational School maize (corn) is milled for Kasana (New Hope) families and farmers in the Kiwoko and Kabooboo communities. Here students are also trained in weaving, sewing & tailoring, welding & automechanics, as well as carpentry. At the Enterprise Farm 40 acres of land are used to farm maize for the secondary (high school) student’s lunches. They are expanding to include vegetables and soon to include fruit from 100 fruit trees purchased this week. Just this year New Hope also started a small business raising pigs. They can sell them once full grown for about 100,000 (shs) which is around $60 us dollars. This tour was a great opportunity to see New Hope faithfully using what God has entrusted to them, and becoming more self sufficient as they grow each year.

Camp Land: It is exciting to report to you that the 1st camp construction project is planned to begin November 17th. The structure will be for camp staff housing. Please be in prayer as we develop relationships with the community there and that our interactions would genuinely reflect the love of Jesus. Pray that we would be mindful of their eternity as many of them do not know Christ.
Personal: Alair’s mom’s health is declining as the cancer has begun to take over her liver. Many of her days are spent in bed, and arrangements for a hospice nurse to come are being made. Please pray for God’s grace as she deals with the pain of a deteriorating spine, for Jim (Alair’s dad) as he cares for her and in making funeral arrangements. We plan to return to the States (CT) to be with them and the rest of the family. We are purchasing tickets with the plan to be there by Thanksgiving. Also pray for God’s continued grace as we move forward with steps in the foster/guardian/adoption process with Nicholas. We want to thank you for your love and prayers.

Blessings,
Caleb and Alair

Pacific Family's Youngest Members

David (left) Rebeccah, and Peter (right) from Pacific family enjoy getting their picture taken.

Learning First Aid

Seggie (Francis on left) and Amon learn the Heimlich maneuver


One week at the Institute we learned first aid and CPR. A team from Alaska came to do the training. It was very beneficial and we learned a great deal. One of the interesting topics was how to treat snake bites.

Institute Class

This week we have been learning about Biblical Counceling. Uncle Jones has been giving insight on this topic. We have enjoyed his teaching and are learning a great deal.