Missionary Bridger
Patrick Lutalo • August 24, 2019
In May I was invited to participate in a weekend for prospective missionaries by the Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders, or SAMS. I am very grateful to God that SAMS recently accepted me as a “Missionary Bridger.” This is a program for people who want to do missionary work for short periods of time. For me this means that I will have the support of SAMS as I go to Uganda for three months every year beginning in December to train apprentices in construction skills. Through SAMS I will be able to share the work of Teach Men to Fish with a larger audience. Because SAMS is a large organization, it has a number of permanent missionaries in Uganda.
SAMS was founded many years ago to support missionaries going primarily to South America. More recently they expanded their vision to support missionaries around the world. You can check out their website at (https://samsusa.org/). In September I’ll be going to a retreat with other missionaries associated with SAMS, followed by the New Wineskins Global Missions Conference in North Carolina. Please join me in celebrating these wonderful opportunities and pray for a fruitful time of learning and sharing for all at the conferences!
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
