God's job well done
Patrick Lutalo • March 3, 2020
I am so grateful for the almighty for these young people he has put in our hands to help make a difference in their lives. I am so thankful for full filling his promise that if we trust in him , he will always go ahead of us pursuing his great commission. I am so grateful for the confidence and integrity these young men and women have built in themselves, having come from that far when none of them could read a tape measure, blue print, reading and understanding specifications, to where they are now to breaking the ground, fabricating and putting building materials and components together to come up with a structure which is going to serve God's people especially bringing God's new creation to the world in a better healthy environment. On Thursday the 27th we has a wonderful topping prayer service lead by Rev. Nathaniel Matovu , and in his dedication of the works, he appreciated the apprentices for having faith in their hearts, and reminded us all that, in all we do we need to put God first, as he quoted from psalm 127; if the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless. Thank you father for leading us through this whole process and may the people of Naama community recognize your love for them. The locals who extended great thanks to the youth for such a great gift to them.
Among other things we have accomplished this time around are, acquisition of a sustainability program comprising of a cinder block making machine, paver making machine and a tricycle to help them moving their equipment around as they look for work.
We are so grateful for our prayer partners, and donors that have enabled this process through his will.
We asked the community to be responsible for putting on the roof and they are still in the process of mobilizing resources, however, we had to improvise temporary weather protection to keep us going as time was running out on me. The process of finishing the floors with terrazzo is on going, all the exterior and interior walls and ceilings are primed and ready to receive paint. So we are prayerful that before the end of the year we'll be able to finish the remaining work.
We are so grateful to God and thankful to the apprentices for following through with the safety precautions, for we didn't have any injuries despite the limited resources we had at hand.
Please pray for this country, there's so much political greed and people are just anxious and uncertain of the coming elections in Uganda.
Sincerely,
Patrick Lutalo.
Field Operations Manager Patrick Lutalo Expresses his Gratitude and Appreciation to Teach Men to Fish Supporters
We are deeply honored to receive this special community award and grateful to everyone who has supported the mission of Teach Men to Fish. This recognition is not simply a celebration of one individual, but of the apprentices, volunteers, families, mentors, donors, and community partners who have made this work possible. As Patrick Lutalo shares in his appreciation report, every milestone has been achieved through the dedication of countless people working toward a common purpose. What began as a construction skills training program has grown into something far greater. Apprentices are not only learning valuable trades that provide sustainable careers, but they are also using those skills to transform their own communities. From building a much-needed maternity facility in rural Uganda to constructing a new Community Healthcare Center that will eventually serve more than 500,000 people, these projects demonstrate the lasting impact of investing in people and practical education. Although time during the award ceremony will not allow Patrick to share the full story, we invite you to read his complete appreciation report below. It highlights the journey behind Teach Men to Fish, the remarkable accomplishments of its apprentices, and the vision for creating stronger, healthier communities through education, opportunity, and service. Thank you for being part of this journey. Your encouragement and support continue to empower lives and inspire hope for generations to come.
Topping Out Ceremony Sunday, October 12
Progress Report after a Month of Work
Building Success Through Strong Vendor Relationships and Team Spirit
