Roadies in Uganda
Invisible Children Roadies loving their trip to Uganda before touring the US and advocating for the rebuilding of schools in northern Uganda. Visit here to learn more and help northern Uganda recover from 23 years of war.
From Seed to Sow
An Invisible Children Cotton Initiative staff member wearing an IC t-shirt that will eventually be made with the certified organic cotton surrounding him. In the background, 12 IC Roadies listen closely as the organic cotton "from seed to sow" process is explained by IC's Agronomist, John Tembo (my former housemate in Uganda who's originally from Zimbabwe).
IC's Agronomist, John Tembo, explaining the "from seed to sow" process of cotton to the IC roadies. Directly to the right of John is the General Manager of a t-shirt factory in Kampala called Fenix and to his left is a organic cotton t-shirt buyer from Japan.
Students
This photo is of the first 100 students that were awarded scholarships back in 2005. I just found it on my computer and can't believe how much has changed since then (I no longer rock the beard). We're currently supporting 590 students in high school and 180 in university. It's been exactly four years since this photo was taken.
Community Change
It’s often been said that the word “community” is over used and border line cliché. However, “community” in action is powerful and life changing for all who contribute.
“Jesus did not write a book but formed a community.” – Lesslie Newbigin
Community, it’s a word that encompasses a vast and vibrant array of cultures, languages, people groups and lifestyles, but unless the spirit of the word is lived out than it’s just that…a word. Some call the world a global community and Jesus called his disciples to gather a mixed multitude in His name for the sake of others.
Individualism counters what Christ came to declare. I’m not saying that having alone time or quiet time is anti-Christ or that having personal goals is wrong. What I am saying is that in order to be a part of Christ’s kingdom we can’t work tirelessly to provide and accumulate for ourselves, but instead for the good and wellbeing of others.
A community is a group of people in pursuit of a common purpose.
Our creator is a relational God that lives in community with himself (Father, Son & Holy Spirit). He’s a triune being that created us in the same image. We were created to be in relationship with one another and with our creator. In fact, the same relational God took on human flesh to have community with his creation (His children) and fulfill the truth…reconciled back into relationship with God and His people.