Like every new year, 2009 started with lots of plans involving school. Many youngsters were as usual excited to be going up another level, while some were excited to be joining school for the first time.
At Off Tu Mission, we had more to look forward to. All roads led to Off Tu Academy; With God we can.
Off Tu Academy opened officially on the 2nd of February 2009... More on http://propsedschool.blogspot.com/
The missions department kicked off with as much zeal. The first mission was in the Western region of Uganda (Rukungiri). The mission ran from 8th Feb to 15th. The second mission was in the central region and it ran from 16th-22nd February. It was conducted in Memory of Janani Luwum, a Ugandan Bishop who was martyred by the former and late president Idi Amin.
The third mission this year is running from 23rd Feb- 1st March. It is also in the central region and is at Ndejje University.
Please commit the teams unto the Lord. Your prayer support goes a long way in propelling us.

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A little about us... OTA001
One of our boys at Off Tu Mission is believed to have been born in 2003, although the actual date is not known. He was born on one of the streets in Kampala. In 2008, Off Tu Mission came in touch with His guardian (Mary) through the Urban Children Ministry (UCM).
Mary a maternal Aunt to him was taking care of his sister as well. According to Mary, the boy's Mum leaves on the streets of Kampala, while the father is not known. The mother is said to have run away from home at the age of 14 soon after their parents separated, and the Father remarried. The boy's mum and the Aunt- Mary have the same mother, but different Fathers.
Mary met her sister on the streets in 2005 having two children at the time. She convinced her to go back home, or stay with her and take care of her children. The mother agreed to move in with Mary, but only stayed for about a month and then disappeared to the streets once more. Mary decided to stay with her sister's children because she was concerned for them.
However, this was very challenging for her since she had no job and had nothing that could guarantee income. She was depending on a friend with whom they shared one room, including the children. She therefore could not afford to educate the children or provide the basic necessities such as sufficient food, clothing and shelter.
However,all this is history as he is now well taken care of at Off Tu Mission thanks to all who have lent a helping hand. May God bless and reward you.