Subject: This is the way we wash our clothes...

This is the way we wash our clothes...

June 27th, 2025 at 8:46 am EDT

Fourth Friday FotoJune 27, 2025Small hands, big responsibilitiesHi, Friend, Remember the old nursery rhyme Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush ? In Uganda, young children really do wash their clothes, just like in the song! These cute girls were tac ...

The joy of returning

May 30th, 2025 at 8:51 am EDT

Foto FridayMay 30, 2025Back to school feels like coming homeHi, Friend, Isn't it funny how perspectives can be so different? While many kids in the U.S. are counting down the days until summer break, Mustard Seed students are thrilled to be back in ...

Grace, grit, and a winning smile

May 23rd, 2025 at 12:42 pm EDT

Foto FridayMay 23, 2025Gloria brings pride and joy to her workWarm (almost) summer greetings, Friend, In Uganda, life is unpredictable. Success depends on people who shine in tough times. Gloria is one of those people. She's the senior secretary at ...

Counting the days until school

May 16th, 2025 at 8:55 am EDT

Foto FridayMay 16, 2025Not in School—Passing the TimeHappy Friday, Friend, It's term break in Uganda, and many Mustard Seed students are on their own for most of the day. The children above were hanging out in town, near the market and dump. Whil ...

Small moves, big dreams

May 9th, 2025 at 8:55 am EDT

Foto FridayMay 9, 2025Chess Players—Dare to DreamHappy Friday, Friend, It's term break in Uganda, and Mustard Seed students are making moves toward bigger dreams. Students above were competing in the Father Grimes National School Chess Championsh ...

From coffee cherries to mustard seeds

May 2nd, 2025 at 8:55 am EDT

Coffee, Kitchen, Clothesline, Water tap... and time to rest. ...

Honoring the legacy of "Musawo" Vincentia

April 25th, 2025 at 8:55 am EDT

Foto FridayApril 25, 2025A Strong African Woman—May She Rest in Peace.Dear Friend, In March, the Tree of Life Ministries Board of Directors met, and we were delighted that Vincentia could be with us. She had recovered from a long illness. Sadly, ...

What they want you to know 😄

April 18th, 2025 at 8:55 am EDT

Foto FridayApril 18, 2025Looks and BooksGreetings from Mustard Seed, Friend, Today's photo takes you inside the Mustard Seed Academy library, where students are intent on their All About Me activity. These reflections will soon make their way to yo ...

Why the big smiles? 😄

April 11th, 2025 at 8:55 am EDT

Foto FridayApril 11, 2025The best kind of victoryHappy Friday, Friend, These children are students participating in the Lukaya Town Council Athletics Meet. Notice they have no uniforms. Still, they have big smiles. John Robert, Mustard Seed's Headt ...

Water: too precious to lose

April 4th, 2025 at 9:33 am EDT

Foto FridayApril 4, 2025Urgent repairs neededDear Friend, This Friday, I need to share with you the latest from Mustard Seed. It's alarming. The water system is failing. One huge water tank has already crashed from its tower (thankfully, no one wa ...