Update and Opportunities

Dear Friends,
The COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdowns and restrictions have impacted us all in one way or another. Life is certainly different. For many, it has been incredibly difficult. I’d like to share with you a couple of opportunities to help some folks who are really struggling this month.

Uganda Care. Several of our friends and co-workers in Uganda have been struggling - both personally and in trying to serve and care for the poor in their communities. The price of food is rising, and yet money is more scarce than ever. People are feeling desperate. We are partnering with several trusted leaders who serve the poor day in and day out.

Last week, through the generosity of our friends at Global Advance, we sent much needed funds to a couple of church network leaders who daily work with the poor. Through this aid, hundreds of people are receiving food which will last them 1-2 weeks. Because of stringent lockdown measures, these faithful friends had to get special permission from the government to deliver the food. Fortunately, they were able to do so, and many people were greatly encouraged with this outpouring of Jesus’ love.

A few days ago we were also able to send a gift to our beloved friends, Fatuma and Darren O’Quinn. Fatuma and Darren take children in off the streets in Masaka, providing a home and family for many. During this crisis, the local government has requested them to expand and care for even more children. They happily (and in faith) agreed, and have set about the task of winning the hearts of these desperate youth and providing them with family, clothes, food, and the love of Jesus.
I know many of you are also feeling anxiety over finance and an unknown future. That is understandable. At the same time, as followers of Jesus, we can always afford to be generous. If the Lord touches your heart with this particular need (and there are certainly many out there), would you consider giving to help us continue to support our African brothers and sisters? For more information, click here:

https://www.tulsaboilerroom.com/uganda-care.html

Another group in my world that has been hard hit is the homeless population. A number of outreaches that provide food and other basic necessities have closed temporarily. Others are limiting how many they can serve. We are doing our best to fill in some gaps by providing meals and staying connected. The ministry of Thursday Night Light, though not meeting in the usual way, is still providing to-go dinners each Thursday. Also, our friends Paul Schmidt and Mark Hodge are providing almost daily sack lunches with the Share A Meal truck. The Tulsa Boiler Room is providing meals for this once per week. Yesterday as we went into camps and under bridges to deliver food, I encountered a number of people I have known for some time, and also met a lot of new ones. We received many warm smiles and God bless you’s, as hearts that are often hard and suspicious were softened by the warmth of the Father’s love and care.

If you would like to contribute or serve this population in any way, you can donate in one of the following ways, or contact Mark Hodge ([email protected]).

1. paypal.me/TheMerchantTulsa
2. text ‘GIVE’ to 918-992-3366,

​Thank you so much for allowing me to share all this with you. I so appreciate you, and am praying for you. Please let me know if there’s anything I can pray with you about.
Love,
Tim