A powerful morning of celebration took place on January 13th at Lake Victoria, where 215 believers took the sacred step of baptism. Five buses and two vans transported these committed followers of Christ to the lakeside, where they publicly declared their faith. Our workers were deeply moved by the clear understanding and strong resolve shown by each person as they chose to leave their old lives behind and embrace new life in Jesus Christ.
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Miracles at Brandon’s Funeral & Bulanga Salvation
With deep sadness, we share that our precious Brandon entered into the presence of the Lord after a courageous battle with illness. His funeral service became an extraordinary moment of spiritual awakening as Fazira was called to preach the Gospel message. In a powerful move of the Holy Spirit, all 700 people present joined together in prayer to receive salvation through Christ! This remarkable response to Brandon’s life and testimony was followed by another miracle, as a modest sum of $175 for food miraculously multiplied to feed the entire gathering, reminiscent of Jesus feeding the multitudes!
We also rejoice in the wonderful news from Bulanga, where another soul has come to know Christ as their personal Savior. This testament to God’s ongoing work in the community continues to encourage our ministry team and local believers alike.
An Appeal From Eleanor – Annual Operating Expenses 2025
December 24, 2024
Dear Friends of the Binji,
In over 40 years of ministry, the Lord has led me to varied places to serve Him, from the West Indies to Wyoming. For the past five years, the Father has connected me to Uganda, specifically the more remote villages of Eastern Uganda, working with a dedicated family of Ugandan believers. In 2025, we want to have an even greater impact in this region as we reach more people.
What have we been doing for the past 5 years?
I began ministering in three village locations in 2019; our team now regularly serves in NINE locations in the Iganga and Namutumba Districts. I formed The Binji ministry with my Ugandan partners, and we focused on caring for the widows, the abandoned families and fatherless children. We taught the Bible to the congregations, challenging them to live lives that reflected God’s image. We taught people how to pray for their family, their marriage, and their children. For most, it was a completely new way of life, and the impact on the communities was palpable. One village in particular, near Kaliro, has been the source of four more village congregations, as people who heard the Gospel taught in Kaliro begged us to come to their village, too.
In the past five years, more than 500 people in these villages have prayed for salvation and become disciples of the Messiah. Our Ugandan team continues discipling these people (whether I’m in Uganda or the US), teaching them Scripture, and empowering them to share their faith. In addition to the spiritual impact, we help feed approximately 70 families and provide tuition for 75 students. In 2024, we’ve raised over $30,000 for medical needs. The size of the harvest is growing, and we are ready to facilitate a larger harvest in the coming years.
Welcome to Uganda!
Beautiful Uganda is aptly nicknamed the Pearl of Africa. The mighty Nile river begins from the waters of Lake Victoria, dividing Uganda as it surges northward to the Mediterranean Sea 4,000 miles away. Agriculture is by far the main product of the country; the rural villages where I minister sit among expanses of sugar cane, owned by large companies, as well as private farm land cultivated by individual farmers.
Poverty is very real in these villages; most people live in simple brick huts with no electricity, and carry their water from the village borehole (well). The average income of the rural villagers is about $82/month USD. Roughly 50% to 65% of the rural village population is illiterate; school fees for their children are often a challenge for these people to pay. HIV/AIDS affects 57% of the adult population, contributing to an average life span of only 47 years. Life is hard. Life without God is filled with despair.
I am uniquely called and qualified to reach this community.
Ugandans tell me that most ministries who come to their country remain in the cities and towns. No one ever came to the people in these remote places. Until I showed up. When, after my first trip, I continued to return to the first three villages, the locals took notice (there is NO ONE my color anywhere near these places!). We lovingly helped people in need, Christian or not, putting hands, a voice and a face to the Love of Messiah. I go to their homes, walk through their village, and speak with everyone I meet, building connections. This has resulted in invitations to share the God of the Bible and His message with many types of people, leading to the aforementioned six additional locations. More villages want us to come.
Will you give financially to impact more Ugandans in 2025?
OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $40,000 BY MARCH 31, 2025 FOR OUR OPERATING EXPENSES.
Our Financial Breakdown: $40,000 Annual Operating Expenses:
$3,600 ($300/month) – Children’s ministry. In each village, we have 20 to 60+ children attending. Rewards (for correctly answering questions), coloring pages and crayons, and more supplies are rare treats in the villages. This also helps us buy clothing for some of the most destitute. It would allow Kusasira Evelyn, our Children’s Director, to lead every weekly children’s ministry class.
$18,200 ($1,400/month) – Weekly Gas Allowance ($350/week). This gets us through our weekly circuit of villages.
$7,200 ($600/month) – Auto Maintenance. The rugged dirt roads are rough on our two vehicles. Tires are $300 each, plus the annual insurance and license fees are about $1,700/year.
$5,000 – Annual Marriage/Family Conference. This four-day event teaches Ugandan leaders a Biblical perspective of marriage, parenting and finances they can then teach to their congregations.
$6,000 – My Travel/Living Expenses. This would cover my two 3-month trips in 2025, and free me to focus full-time on The Binji. (Each trip: ~$1,500 travel, $500/month living)
Individual one-time donations.
This is an individual breakdown of what we need to reach our goal. Would you take one of these slots?
1 person at $10,000
1 person at $5,000
4 people at $2,500
7 people at $1,000
9 people at $500
10 people at $250
10 people at $100
Another 20 people prayed for salvation (Total now at 120) – Witch renounces witchcraft!
In Bukoona this week, another 20 people prayed for salvation (Total now at 120), including a witch who renounced witchcraft and a lady who admitted being mean and hateful and said she wasn’t going to do that anymore. The whole community erupted into a big applause!! We will begin getting Bibles into this community soon
Hearing testimonies are amazing! Cauda in Bulanga used to appear to be falling asleep in meetings, yet has been actively inviting and bringing a lot of friends. We are seeing this more and more! Ladies in Wairaka are bringing their neighbors!
Dental Need – Praise!
Musumba hired a taxi van to take 14 people from Bulanga and 1 from Bukaye. Received a lump sum of $900 for 9 people and it was enough for all 15 that showed up in need. The ladies told the taxi driver about the Binji and Eleanor. He was a Muslim, and said, “yes I know about Eleanor.” Musumba was surprised! The ladies were very excited, singing and shouting.
Muslim Chairman Joins Gathering – 35 Pray For Salvation!
Bukoona (Boo-koh-na) – A young man, who had been riding his bike to Bulanga, extended an invitation to the ministry. Livingston made arrangements to visit, and upon arrival, they found 70–80 people gathered, including the Muslim chairman of the village. During that first visit, around 65 people prayed to receive salvation. On their second visit, another 35 people prayed for salvation, marking a tremendous move of God in this village!
11 Pray For Salvation In Bukaye – Eleanor Challenges Reading The Word In Context
- The people are doing more sharing of their faith and inviting friends. 11 ladies prayed for salvation today in Bukaye that have been coming regularly. 3 were Muslims. Eleanor was talking about sacrifice and how that is not for forgiveness of sin, but in response to being forgiven, and to present yourself a living sacrifice. God promises us blessings in response. Eleanor challenges them to read the Word in context, and for the pastors to teach that way as well.
- A village on the way to Iganga, has heard about Eleanor and asked her to come. She is planning to go next week.