Subject: Direct from Lukaya, Uganda

Direct from Lukaya, Uganda

September 29th, 2023 at 8:20 am EDT

Mustard Seed Sixth graders (P-6) welcoming Gail Beverly and me (Elaine Griswold) Day One of our stay in Lukaya—as we entered the classroom, students stood and, in unison, recited a welcome greeting. What joy!ElaineP.S. Many photos are posted on the ...

Winners!

September 22nd, 2023 at 7:40 am EDT

Mustard Seed Primary School's netball team took the championship. Stiff competition from older and wealthier schools didn't faze our girls. They have skill, spirit, and teamwork. Plus, they have the best uniforms, thanks to a gift from the Seaforth N ...

Where's the Kitchen?

September 15th, 2023 at 7:15 am EDT

A warm welcome for Janet when she visited a Mustard Seed student's home.Note the kitchen–upper left. Janet Benway loved her visit to Mustard Seed Academy and Lukaya. After her second day, she wrote: I had more hugs today than in the last 10 years c ...

Thriving Orphans

September 8th, 2023 at 8:50 am EDT

Mustard Seed Academy students at home.These girls are orphans. Still, you can see their bonds of love and joy. They belong. They have family. They have food. They live in a lovely house. They go to the best school in town. They are better off than mo ...

Foto Friday: Senior Prom—Mustard Seed style

September 1st, 2023 at 9:50 am EDT

I'm sorry for sneaking in two photos on this Foto Friday. Double the joy—I hope. Happy Friday!ElaineMustard Seed S-4 and S-6 students enjoying their Exquisite Prom Party P.S. If you want to see more photos, many are posted in the Photo Galleries on ...

Photo Friday: Nursery School Cuties

August 26th, 2023 at 1:41 pm EDT

Oops, I thought this went out to you yesterday (Friday)... Warm end-of-summer greetings, Friend. I hope you've been enjoying some relaxation and fun times. At Mustard Seed, school life has been in high gear. Competitions in sports, music, chess, and ...

Photo Friday: Nursery School Cuties

August 25th, 2023 at 8:21 am EDT

Warm end-of-summer greetings, Friend. I hope you've been enjoying some relaxation and fun times. At Mustard Seed, school life has been in high gear. Competitions in sports, music, chess, and a prom party, plus visitors from America, made the second t ...

Good news from Uganda...really

July 5th, 2023 at 3:19 pm EDT

Dear Friend, Just a quick note this week to direct you to the ongoing and fantastic work you are making possible at Mustard Seed Academy in Uganda. Your donations have played a vital role in providing these kids with the necessary resources, faciliti ...

Notes of Hope

June 3rd, 2023 at 7:28 pm EDT

May has been a month of highs and lows for Mustard Seed. From Rising Waters to Soaring MelodiesDear Friend,May has been a month of highs and lows for Mustard Seed. Raging floodwaters caused the lows. More than a foot of water turned Lukaya's highway ...

Notes of Hope

June 1st, 2023 at 2:02 pm EDT

May has been a month of highs and lows for Mustard Seed. From Rising Waters to Soaring MelodiesDear Friend,May has been a month of highs and lows for Mustard Seed. Raging floodwaters caused the lows. More than a foot of water turned Lukaya's highway ...