Gratitude & Vision 2026 Newsletter
His People. His Mission. His Plan. His Purposes. His Kingdom.
As we step into 2026, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude and vision. Everything we do is about His Kingdom—His people, His mission, and His purposes unfolding in beautiful and sometimes unexpected ways.
Our main purpose for traveling to Uganda was to build Kingdom relationships—His people—and to see firsthand the major projects and purchased items already on the ground. Being present matters. When we are involved, it creates a shared sense of oneness, purpose, and excitementthat cannot be replaced.
“And now these three remain: Faith, Hope and Love. But the greatest of these is Love.”
—1 Corinthians 13:13
Dedication & Servanthood in Uganda
During our time in Uganda, we were deeply moved by the dedication, servanthood, and genuine love displayed by the team each day. Their care for the children, their commitment to one another, and the way they honored the Heart 2 Heart leaders and guests reflected humility and unity in action. Every task—seen and unseen—was carried out with joy and purpose. This was not simply work; it was ministry lived out through service. What we witnessed was Kingdom work in action, where love leads, faith strengthens, and every person matters.
The entire H2H International team at Heart 2 Heart Nursery & Primary School coming together in fellowship and service was truly something special. It truly takes a village to care for and educate the many children of the Batwa community.
Basic Needs
Every gift—whether through prayer or financial support—helps make this mission possible.
Next Love, Mission 2026
With Richard, Vian, Denis, Daisy & Rushaga Village Family
As we look ahead, we invite you to pray with us and partner in our next Love Mission, planned for December–January in Uganda.
We are asking for prayer covering and financial support, beginning now and continuing through the time we are on the ground. Your prayers are just as vital as the resources—it is truly a team effort in Kingdom work.
Future Mission Needs & Estimated Costs
The estimated cost for this important and exciting mission is $10,000, which will help cover:
Two airline tickets
Bottled water
Food
Hotel stay
Vehicle transportation & petrol
Christmas Day support for: Family in Kabale
50+ children and parents in Rushaga Village
Additional projects —typically completed while we are there
Every gift—whether through prayer or financial support—helps make this mission possible and allows us to continue serving, loving, and building relationships in Rushaga Village.
A special thank you to Johnston Dental Carefor the toothbrush donation!!
Thank you for standing with us as we follow His leading and continue to sow love into His people!
Heart 2 Heart School & Community Needs
At Heart 2 Heart school, we are blessed to serve 59 children, with more joining each year. While their hearts are full of joy, laughter, and curiosity, they currently have no dedicated space to play.
Play is not a luxury—it is essential. It helps children grow physically, emotionally, and socially. It creates space for laughter, friendship, creativity, and healing. Right now, our children have limited room, and many still play where they learn, eat, and gather.
Play is not a luxury—it is essential
It creates space for laughter, friendship, creativity, and healing.
Our prayer is to build a safe playground where our children can simply be children—running, climbing, laughing, and resting in joy.
We are praying for provision, partners, and the land needed to make this possible. A playground is more than equipment; it is a place of freedom, growth, and hope for every child at Heart 2 Heart.
If you feel led to help make this vision a reality, we invite you to pray with us and consider sowing into this need.
Monthly Staff Support
Monthly cost for caring for those who pour daily into our children is vital:
Head Teacher: Daisy – $150
Medical Nurse: —Judith $150
Teachers (3): $100 each – $300
Two Cooks / Guard: $120
Gardener: (amount TDB)
Agricultural Specialist / Pastor Denis:(amount TBD)
School Furniture
No child should have to sit on the ground to learn. At Heart 2 Heart, we believe every child deserves dignity and comfort while learning.
10 desks needed
$45 per desk
A one-time gift of $450 would make an immediate and lasting impact—transforming the daily classroom experience for our children and giving them the support they need to focus, grow, and succeed.
Jungle Java
Come enjoy coffee, cocoa, tea, or a cold soda, along with delicious food, breathtaking sunsets, birds singing, and the joyful voices of the Batwa people in Uganda. Jungle Java is more than a café—its community and sustainability in action. A business opportunity that helps boost the local economy.
coffee, cocoa, tea, soda
A business opportunity that helps boost the local economy.
Safaris
Safaris are available at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the gorillas, through Richard Musana Travelin:
Uganda
Rwanda
Tanzania
Fundraising Opportunities
African Coffee
Roasted beans (dark & medium)
Available in ½ lb and 1 lb — ask us for pricingHandmade Items
Baskets, necklaces, purses (small, medium, large)
Spring fundraiser at Tap Rock — announcements coming soon (TBA)
Future Vision & Needs
Land Purchase (2 acres with spring water)
School & cook house expansion
Water collection systems
Beekeeping
Honey production to sell at Jungle Java to support the schoolVehicle
Needed for school, clinic, and mission travelUsed vehicle 7 passenger Land Rover
H2H Medical Clinic
This is a huge vision—and we trust God’s timing.
Heart 2 Heart Medical Clinic
We now have a small medical clinic with Nurse Judith lovingly caring for our Heart 2 Heart children, parents, and staff. We need monthly $100-$200 worth of medicine for the H2H children, parents and the villagers that come to get treated here.
Looking ahead, we hope to one day build a hospital to serve more than 6,000 villagers in Rushaga Village. This is a huge vision—and we trust God’s timing.
Kyasimire Judith is the dedicated nurse serving our Heart 2 Heart Medical Clinic in Rushaga Village.
She received her nursing education at Uganda Nursing School, Bwindi, now known as African University of Science and Management.
Judith’s Passion & Vision
Her heart for this work is evident in the care she provides each day.
Why Judith Chose Nursing
Judith felt a calling to nursing because of her deep love for people and her desire to serve at every stage of life. Her heart for this work is evident in the care she provides each day.
To interact personally with patients and offer compassionate care
To help mothers safely deliver their unborn babies
To support and care for the elderly
To provide nurturing care to newborn babies
Her Passion & Vision
Judith’s passion goes far beyond her daily duties. Her desire is to serve those who otherwise may have no access to medical care.
To treat people who cannot afford medical services
To see the current drug shop and clinic grow into a full hospital
To provide a place where families throughout the Bwindi region can turn for trusted medical care and assurance
We are deeply grateful for Nurse Judith and the love, professionalism, and hope she brings to the Heart 2 Heart family every day.
Thank you to Karen for the sewing machine!
Sewing program is a great way to teach skills, repair clothing, and earn money.
“Sew in Love”
Our sewing ministry is beginning!
Scoville, our seamstress and the cook’s wife, is ready to teach older girls how to sew.
A heartfelt thank you to Karen for the sewing machine!
Our vision:
Older girls learning life skills
Sewing school uniforms and repairing tattered clothing
Creating stylish items
Opening a Heart 2 Heart Shop
Empowerment with purpose!
it’s about love, joy, and being seen
Children’s Day was a beautiful celebration filled with laughter, music, dancing, and smiles
Children’s Day at Christmas
Heart 2 Heart Nursery & Primary School
Rushaga Village, Uganda
Christmas at Heart 2 Heart is about more than gifts—it’s about love, joy, and being seen.
Children’s Day was a beautiful celebration filled with laughter, music, dancing, and smiles. The children enjoyed a special Christmas Day where they were celebrated, fed, prayed over, and reminded just how deeply they are loved. For many, this was more than a holiday—it was a day of hope and belonging. These moments reflect the heart of Heart 2 Heart: creating a safe place where children can grow, learn, and experience the love of Jesus in tangible ways.
Safari & Missions House – Kabale, Uganda
Perched high above the city, the House on the Hill in Kabale became our home away from home during our time in Uganda. From the hilltop, we enjoyed sweeping views overlooking the city of Kabale, a place of both beauty and rest between long days of ministry.
We were blessed with delicious, healthy Ugandan meals, lovingly prepared and shared. Every meal became a moment of fellowship, gratitude, and connection. We are deeply thankful for Richard and Vian, whose hospitality went far beyond providing a place to stay. They opened their home—and their hearts—to us in a way that made us feel like family.
Christmas, New Year 2026, and more than 25 days together were filled with laughter, meaningful conversations, and shared moments we will always treasure. Each morning, we prepared for the two-hour, bumpy drive to Rushaga Village, where the Heart 2 Heart school, medical clinic, Jungle Java, and many ongoing projects are located.
The House on the Hill was not just a place of rest—it was a launching point for mission, prayer, planning, and purpose.
We were impressed with the dedication, servant hood and love the team has for the children, one another as well as H2H leaders and guests.
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up"
Galatians 6:9
