DLM Newsletter - October 2026

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Significant milestones are worthy of celebrating! We are grateful for these blessings, achievements, and special times. We give glory to God!

Major Milestone

My Virtual Graduation Ceremony

November 7th @ 10:00 a.m.

I reached a major milestone this year! Sometime back in August, I announced that, by God's grace, I had completed a Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree with a minor in Management from the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

I will officially graduate during a virtual graduation ceremony on Saturday, November 7, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The ceremony will be livestreamed on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/aqJEAfZfDfo?si=Eb6DeWgtpKqWDZ2r

Special Milestone

Celebrating my 30th Birthday!

I reached a special milestone this year, too! I turned 30 years old on Saturday, October 24th!!!!! Thank you all for the birthday wishes! I was blessed that Mom and Dad gave me a one-night getaway to the Speke Resort in Kampala, where I sometimes go for a massage or to get my nails done. After seeing photos and videos of my family back home swimming during the summer months, I've also been wanting to swim! :)

Speke Resort is a five-star property and offers many amenities. I arrived early Friday morning. I enjoyed several trips to the Olympic-size swimming pool and spent time in the gym, lifting weights and working out. I enjoyed delicious meals for lunch and dinner on Friday, followed by an excellent buffet breakfast on Saturday morning. Mom and Dad also treated me to a massage and manicure/pedicure.

I was thankful for the chance to share the truth of the Gospel with the female massage therapist and the male receptionist, who are of the Muslim faith. May God plant a seed, use it to change their hearts, and draw them to Himself. Glory to God!

I'm so blessed and undeserving, but I thank God for His blessings. I know it is because of His will that I am blessed to have what I have! Glory to God Alone!

Celebrating my 30th Birthday with Village Bible Study!

I made plans with Brian to have him pick up a cake so I could celebrate my birthday with the Village Bible Study children on Saturday afternoon. He delivered it to me before I left the resort that day. Let me insert here...I am so thankful for Brian!!! Once I reached home, I went directly to Mama Dora's house for Bible study. We discussed the highlights of all we have learned this year, starting in Genesis and going up to the Prophets. Afterward, they had their usual snack of chapati and then they sang "Happy Birthday" to me. We all enjoyed the birthday cake!

Most of the Ugandan children have never celebrated their birthdays. During some of the first years in the Kabowa Bible study, we would celebrate Jesus' birthday with cake and also celebrate the birthdays of the children. The children would be so happy to celebrate their birthdays, too. Since I will be here in Uganda this Christmas, I plan to do the same with the village children.

I even received a sweet gift from my neighbor and friend, Erisa, and another neighbor. Erisa is pictured with me on the left, while the picture on the right shows the beautiful wall plaque they gave me to celebrate my birthday.

Major Milestone

DLM Educational Sponsorship Program:

First Graduates

Since 2017, Delight in the Lord Ministries has been supporting children through educational sponsorships. DLM's Educational Sponsorship Program reached a major milestone this year as SIX of our sponsored children have reached a personal milestone and will graduate from the DLM Program.

These students have completed four years of lower secondary school, and as Senior Four (S4) candidates, they had to sit for the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) national examinations. The written UCE exams ran from October 12 to November 3. Students are expected to receive their results in February 2027 and will hopefully obtain the Uganda Certificate of Education.

Our Senior 4 students are so thankful for the support they have received from individual sponsors throughout primary and/or secondary school. Because of this educational opportunity, they will be qualified to seek employment, attend technical schools, or learn a trade. Some may also choose to continue to the Advanced Level of secondary school, which will involve an additional two years of learning. I presented each student with a special card and small gifts from the ministry to celebrate their accomplishments.

Senior Four Student Testimonial - Edrinah

Edrinah has been a part of the Educational Sponsorship Program since the beginning. Her photo on the left is from 2017, and her photo on the right is from this year.

“If God had not sent Aunt CiCi and DLM to Uganda, I would have not been studying, and I would have not been knowing anything about the Bible and God.” - Edrinah, Senior 4

Beyond Thankful for Bible Study and the Gospel

Each school where these students attended, Winston Standard Secondary School and Ekitangaala Transformation High School, held prayer services for their S4 candidates. The “pastor” or “priest” shared a false gospel with “name it and claim it” theology, declaring that the children would all excel in Jesus’ name and even sprinkling “holy water” on students at one of the schools. Sadly, this is what they are being taught.

One particular pastor shared that he wanted them to make these exams their purpose in life for the next few days. This is so heartbreaking, as I’ve taught the kids that their purpose in life is to bring glory to God in all they do. Exams do not define them. Most of these students attended weekly Bible study with me while in primary school. Please pray they will know the truth they’ve been taught in Bible study and that God will draw them to Himself with that truth. We pray that they will glorify Him with their lives.

Reflecting on these things, I’m so thankful that the Lord is allowing us to start our Christian school at the Baby Class level with three- and four-year-olds. I’m overjoyed that we get to pour the truth of the Word of God into each student as they attend Delight in the Lord Kindergarten and later Delight in the Lord Primary School. Glory to God!!!

Major Milestone

Delight in the Lord Kindergarten (DLK) Opening

On July 19, 2022, Delight in the Lord Ministries kicked off an enormous capital campaign to build a ministry home for my personal residence and mission team visitors, along with a Christian boarding school. Since then, the Lord has led us to shift our vision to a Christian day school with pre-primary and primary sections, benefiting children in and around the village of Migamba.

These two major projects were estimated to cost nearly ONE MILLION DOLLARS!

Four years later, the DLM Compound looks completely different, with many buildings and projects now completed. These include the ministry home, the chapel, two classroom blocks, the administration building, staff latrines, visitors’ building, and kitchen/cafeteria.

I stand in awe of God’s faithfulness and abundance.

Thank you to everyone who has prayed, continues to pray, and has financially supported this ministry to make this dream a reality. May God bless you all!

We are excited to announce that, God willing, Delight in the Lord Kindergarten will open on February 1, 2027, with its first Baby Class. What a major milestone for DLM! Each year, we will add another class as the children advance, eventually growing to include Baby, Middle, Top, and Primary 1 through Primary 7. We are so close to the finish line, but many decisions remain before opening day. Please pray for the hiring of teachers and staff and for funding to cover start-up costs as we prepare to welcome our first students in February 2027.

Please continue to pray for me and the ministry as we seek to glorify God through our plans and preparations for opening Delight in the Lord Kindergarten (DLK).

May He receive all the glory!!

Final Touches and Finishing Works

As we plan for the school opening, there are many small projects being completed. Sinks were recently installed in the Kitchen/Cafeteria, along with the completion of the tiling work at the washing stations.

DLK Educational Sponsorships

We have SIX children (three- and four-year-olds) who need a sponsor. Our current primary sponsorship for the kids attending Jeholand Junior Schools is $500; however, as we transition to operating Delight in the Lord Kindergarten (DLK), our expenses will increase significantly. The main reason for this increase is that we will pay fair wages to attract and retain qualified, high-quality educators. The yearly cost of a DLK Educational Sponsorship for a student in the Baby Class is $750. Please get in touch with us by email or phone call if you are interested in sponsoring one of these babies!