Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora, June mission trip to Uganda, East Africa

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With stories, video and African refreshments, members of Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora reported on a June mission trip to Uganda, East Africa, Sunday, July 9.

Members of Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora pose for a photo after reporting Sunday, July 9, on a June mission trip to Kampala, Uganda. From left are Shiela Scott, Taylor Scott, Lilly Clemm, Kerry Clemm and Ethan Brauer. Not shown are Katie Douglas, Molly Clemm and Pastor Rob Douglas, team leader. Al Benson/The Voice

The reports took place during 8 and 9:30 a.m. worship services.

Faith’s seven-member team left June 1 and returned June 13 after serving at Watoto Children and Women’s Ministries in the East African city of Kampala, Uganda.

Watoto, a Faith ministry partner, aids women and children in Uganda and South Sudan. Through housing, education, medical care, and sports academies, Watoto seeks to rescue orphaned and abandoned babies and give them a bright future.

Taylor Scott, left, and Lilly Clemm display souvenirs from Uganda Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora. A Church team went to the East African country in June on a two-week service project. Al Benson/The Voice

The Faith team’s focus was building and renovating homes. Participants with additional skill sets and experience served in medical clinics, sports academies, and schools.

Rev. Rob Douglas, Faith pastor and project leader, introduced team members during Sunday worship services. Expressing appreciation for the congregation’s prayers and financial support, he said he hopes to continue fostering the relationship with Watoto.

Offering reflections in addition to pastor Douglas were team members Katie Douglas, Taylor Scott and Molly and Kerry Clemm. Other team members were Ethan Brauer, Lilly Clemm and Shiela Scott, all Aurorans.

At a post-worship reception, team members shared Ugandan coffee and rolex, a native dish combining eggs and vegetables in a tortilla-like flatbread.

A display of native goods included a handmade cross, flute, dolls and bags of coffee beans.

The team attempted to provide daily video updates to keep the congregation informed about their work in Watoto.

The church tentatively plans to return to Watoto next summer for another service visit.

Located at 3000 Liberty St. in Aurora, Faith holds a traditional Sunday service at 8 a.m. and a blended service at 9:30 a.m.

For more information, call (630) 862-3500 or visit discoveringfaith.com.

—Al Benson

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