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Castaway Kids “I never knew such pain existed,” Dongo admits. “My only comfort was knowing that I would see her again in heaven. In time, we had four children survive, three boys and a girl. Because of the war, and AIDS, there were 2.5 million orphans in Uganda. Our hearts were broken because no one could care for them. Many of the people took them in just to use them as servants. “One woman who was dying had two little girls, Peace and Patience. She gave her property to some people in exchange for their promise to take care of her children. When she died, the people took her property but kicked the children out in the street. We took them in, and that’s how our family started growing. “During those years, a friend of mine began getting books and magazines from Kenneth Copeland Ministries. I read them all and started learning about faith. Life in Uganda was hard, and we needed to hear encouraging messages.” In 1999, Dongo started a ministry called Buyamba, which means “Help.” With a vision to reach out to orphans, his goal was to change their lives—to love them, care for them and educate them. He didn’t want to just help them survive. He wanted to help them grow up to be teachers and engineers. In 2002, he opened God Cares—a school for orphans based on 1 Peter 5:7: “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” ("New King James Version"). Although they were limited by space and resources, soon hundreds of orphans had a place to live and a place to learn. “We tell the children that no matter what happens, God cares for them and He has a great plan for their lives,” Dongo explains. A Different Reaction When a group of high-school students arrived from Liberty Christian School in 2011, Dongo learned that one of the young women was Courtney Copeland, daughter of John and Marty, and Kenneth and Gloria’s granddaughter. While visiting a friend in New York, Dongo had seen Kenneth Copeland for the first time on the "Believer’s Voice of Victory" broadcast. Even more excited about the ministry, he enjoyed getting to know Courtney. While in Kampala that year, Courtney looked out over the sea of orphans and had an idea. What if there were a way to empower these children, and others like them, using sports, discipleship, dance and music to impart the love of God? With a goal of displaying that love, could they reach them in a way that would change their lives forever? Might the love of God create a domino effect—a chain reaction of love expressed to everyone in their lives? After seeking the Lord and the counsel of her family, Courtney launched Reaction Tour. “I listened as Courtney talked about different activities that would be fun for youth and teenagers while reaching them with the gospel,” Dongo remembers. “She started bringing her team every year. They brought all the equipment, the soccer balls, net balls, transportation, food and drinks. But it wasn’t all just play. They also discipled the children, teaching them to be worship leaders and to preach the gospel. “The first year they started with 400 kids. The second year they had 500. Getting children interested was not a problem. Everyone wanted to come, but the numbers were too great and we had to turn some of the children away. In January 2016, she’ll be returning for the fourth time. ******article continues on p. 16****** *****ADVERTISEMENT***** “My responsibility where my Partners are concerned is to pray for them...to support them.... I’ve committed my life to seek God and receive revelation from God that I can preach and teach to my Partners.” Kenneth Partner with us today! kcm.org/partner 1-800-600-7395 (U.S. only) +1-817-852-6000 ********************************** BVOV : 15

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