Over this past weekend (23rd -24th October 2009), CU students from five campuses within and around Kampala converged and cleared close to an Acre of bushland at the FOCUS Training and Camping center, Gerenge. The activity was a whole day of hard labour digging and planting new grass in order to expand the camping centre grounds. Volunteer staff played are more supportive role.
The students take this as thier initial involvement and contribution in the development of Gerenge. The weekend marked the first step in Phase one of developing the 17 acre Gerenge land stretching along the shores of Lake Victoria.
Later in the evening, students went swimming in the lake and reclined together by the traditional Campfire for time of sharing testimonies and singing. Monies for food, tools and facilitation was contributed by various Associate individuals to whom the student movement is forever grateful.
All participants expressed great joy and satisfaction with the outcomes of thier hard work and demanded that more of these communical activities to be organized especially during holiday time. They also promise that the next time they are clearing Gerenge, will also be an opportunity to reach the neigbouring villages with the message of the gospel through thier love and acts of service.

Look what the Lord has done!

On Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th July 2009, FOCUS hosted a team of medical workers at the centre in Mulago for one and a half days. This medical mission was aimed at sharing the gospel and offering free medical care for those who cannot afford it especially within the Mulago slum community. The team of doctors was made up of USA, Romania and 6 Ugandans including 2 student doctors.
From 8am to 5pm, the FOCUS Centre was buzzing with noise and lots of people. Some of the moments of waiting were punctuated by the locals with singing.

Title: Medical Missions
Location: FOCUS Office Kampala
Description: 2 days of Free medical treatment for the mulago slum community. 8am -5pm
Start Date: 2009-07-27
End Date: 2009-07-28

Title: FOCUS week in Lira Town
Location: Lira Town
Description: A week of packed with various activities that promote student Ministry. All activities are planned and coordinated by Associates in the Northern region. Churches, students and interested individuals are encouraged to participate. If you are anywhere within the vicinity you may want to get involved and sample some of the programs. Contact-Micheal Eluku on +256712565381
Start Date: 2009-07-06
Start Time: 08:00
End Date: 2009-07-18
End Time: 17:00