Announcing KEO!

Karamoja Education Outreach

Martha Wright, Erika Bulthuis and I are very excited to announce the newest OPC Foreign Missions Special Project, KEO!

As many of you know, Erika, Martha and I have been involved in teaching young Karimojong children in a variety of ways, from weekly kids Bible studies to visiting Nakaale Primary School every Thursday. Many of you also know that our church plant in Karamoja is small and has no indigenous pastors, elders or deacons. There are simply no men eligible or able to lead the congregation.

Looking at the work here long term, we see a real need for able, educated young people that can one day be trained for ministry. Keeping our eyes on the future, we are hoping to start both a pre-primary school and an expanded school outreach effort in Karamoja.

Erika and I are so excited to be returning in the fall for another year in Karamoja! This will certainly be the most difficult thing I've ever done, but it will be so worthwhile and, Lord willing, a great blessing and encouragement to the work of the Mission as a whole. Thank you for all your prayers as we prepare for this new venture and seek the Lord's guidance and wisdom.

Before returning to the States this summer for a couple months at home, Erika and I will be speaking to parents of potential students and letting the community know about our plans. We'd appreciate your prayers for good discussions with the elders and parents and an ability to clearly explain our goals and expectations.

 To learn more about this project, please visit the Karamoja Education Outreach website. I'd love to answer any questions you have about our specific plans. We'll be sending out more information on the project in coming months.

Thanks for your emails and letters of encouragement and your continued prayers!
In Christ,
Emily Pihl