Seth Buundi Gichuru’s biography. (Founder of Bible Gift Aid Uganda)
Did Business Administration at Leicester College of Technology, an Administrator of Quality Discipleship Churches (Q.D.C), Chairman of the Development committee at Q.D.C, Pastor in training on the job and Founder of Bible Gift Aid Uganda. (Associate of Bible Gift Aid Uganda)
Introduction. In January 2013 we had an incredible time
in an evangelistic mission field in the Ssese islands which are located in Lake Victoria, Uganda. The mission was at Kalangala the main district island of about 84 islands. The islands are known for their six major icons; fishing, tourism, witch-craft, poverty, poor health center and orphans, as you may know Lake Victoria is richly blessed with plenty of fish and therefore there is plenty to catch, however this has turned to be a curse to most of the fishermen. With their big catch they live a day at a time carelessly with a mind that they may never see tomorrow, so all their days’ income is blown on drugs, alcohol and immorality. These behaviors triggers HIV and loss of life due to poor value of life even though condoms and ARV’S are freely available. The need. While at the mission field, I noticed that most of the believers and the newly born again believers didn’t have Bibles, so I encouraged them to make a sacrifice to buy a Bible since the Bible or the word of God is priceless. Later I found out that a Bible was not hard to get but rather in what language. English Bibles are affordable, practically you can get one at $2, and now the challenge was buying Bibles in their language which will go for $14. Have this as food for thought, I am considered wealthy by the standards of living in Uganda, however $14 to me too is a big sacrifice. Therefore the conclusion to my research was that it was even a greater challenge to the poor communities to get Bibles in their own language. In my field research among some of the few of our churches, an average of 3-4 in 10 members have Bibles. Believers around the country are so desperate to have the Word in their hearts and read it for themselves. The birth. At this time I felt strongly in my spirit to help this people get Bibles in their languages and so I did, with help from my Friends. I thought that was it and was happy after 80 Bible gifts, but as we were on our last Bible gift aid mission, “so we thought” after witnessing a great demand throughout our churches in Uganda, I felt again in my spirit the Lord leading me not to stop but to officially calling it a ministry and ongoing. I talked to my colleague Pr. Anent and she confirmed it was God given and we named it, “Bible Gift Aid Uganda”. Vision. Acting to fulfil the great commission of our Lord Jesus Christ, to go and make Disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. (NLT)Mathew 28:19 and to see Uganda achieve its prophetic word, “Uganda is the next generation source of the gospel to the world”. Mission. To provide Bibles to low income communities in Uganda and as such will be a non-profitable project. (This will be considered national until further amendment) Teaching believers to become Disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ rather than followers, (aided by Bible League materials)
Operation. We will work in partnership with The Bible League Uganda. (Thank God The Bible League as partners offer us Bible at $6 per Bible) Bible Gift Aid Uganda will be available to all Christian fellowships that will require its services.We will offer the discipleship training and the beneficiary will receive a Bible, a certificate and a booklet that comes with the training therefore commitment of attendance for the Bible course will be regarded as good evidence that the Bibles will be put to the intended good use. We will collect testimonies where possible from the beneficiaries for the purpose of encouragement to all our partners. Procurement of ministry assets and employees. A van (not available)
Office (available at Q.D.C HQ)
Secretary (not available)
Self-sustainability plan. Partly self-sufficient ministry. With the procurement of the ministry van, we hope when not in use in the mission field, it can do Airport pickups to earn the ministry income for it to be partly self-sufficient ministry. We hope to create more income project if need be. Community Aid. The Bible Gift Aid Ministry will see to create projects that will benefit communities at the time and as God lead them and provide. Our value. Serve the Lord with integrity before Man and God. Mission statement: And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Jesus returns. (NLT)Philippians 1:6
Bible Gift Aid Uganda Requirements from the host:To draw itinerary for the program.To register participant of the program.To collect the $2 commitment fee. Accommodation and feeding of Bible Gift Aid Uganda Team. Partners to Bible Gift Aid Uganda. In order for Bible Gift Aid Uganda to achieve its vision, it will require your help, so as a good Steward with what the Lord has entrusted you with, serve Him diligently, let Him speak to you as He guides you and please you are welcome to contact us through our e-mail address to act on your guidance; Financial support partners. Prayer support partners. On the ground support partners. If you would like to be kept informed about Bible Gift Aid Uganda please contact us through our e-mail. Contacts. P.O BOX 11567, KAMPALA, (UG)
Mob: +256 (0) 777402038
E-mail: [email protected] (active)
Web: www.biblegiftaiduganda.org.ug (not active yet, coming soon!)
