Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
Work has begun on the Ntenjeru vocational school in the heart of Uganda. The purpose of the school is to teach older children marketable trade skills so they are employable and able to become self-supporting upon graduation. The school will serve villages for which no such educational outlet currently exists, and will join a compound which includes a church, medical clinic and guard house. All of the projects in this compound have been supported by Word In Deed Ministries. Ground breaking was possible due to ongoing support through grants and individual donations. Check back for updated photos as the work progresses.
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Monday, March 7th, 2011
This year through funds from Vista Hermosa Foundation and a non-profit thrift store in Pennsylvania we have been able to start the building of a vocational school in Ntenjeru that will service twelve surrounding villages.
Pastor Edward, working on-site in Ntenjeru, reports this great news: “The progress on the vocational school is opening doors for the gospel to go forward even before it is finished. People in and around Ntenjeru are talking about it and are very excited and anticipating its opening!”
Vocational schools in Sub-Sahara Africa play a critical role in a nation’s growth and development.  Focusing on the world of work and emphasizing employable skills creates a way for young adults in developing nations to emerge out of poverty. Over 80% of students who finish primary/secondary school are unemployable, lacking marketable skills for a sustainable livelihood. Through trade, agriculture, and technical training, our goal with building this vocational school is to help young adults in these 12 villages to become gainfully employed.
In April Steve DeMoss will be going to Uganda to observe firsthand the construction that has begun on this school. In Uganda he will be meeting with the executive director of Vista Hermonsa and Ugandan church leaders to strategize the next phase of the school. The goal of leaders in Uganda is that once built, this school will be self sustaining.  The school will have 8 classrooms and through Vista Hermosa Foundation and New Life Thrift Store over 50% of the funds have been raised and 4 classrooms are under construction. Check back soon for photos!uk inflatable castles
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Thursday, November 18th, 2010
Last month’s fundraiser featuring Phillies World Series champion Shane Victorino was a sold-out success. Many thanks to our fans and his who came out to support the ministry. Our ticket holders were treated to a donated meal by China Garden in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and an encouraging talk by Shane, as well as time for autographs and a question and answer session.  A definite homerun for the ministry!
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Thursday, November 18th, 2010
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Sunday, September 12th, 2010
Meet Shane Victorino at China Garden on Easton Road in Willow Grove, PA at 7pm on Sunday, September 19. Tickets are $100/person and include an all you can eat buffet and a time for autographs and questions with Shane. All proceeds benefits Word In Deed Ministries and a family in Willow Grove with a special needs child. Call 215-680-8372 for tickets or more information.
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Email from Stacy DeMoss, college student on summer missions trip to Uganda, to her family:
dad, mom, and matt!!! I love you all so much and I miss you!! Â I am sorry for the lack of email, but I have not had access until now!! God’s hand has been completely on this trip so far!! We have seen and experienced so many things in Lira! Â I saw a baby be delivered deep within the village! Â We got to tell about 1000 people about HIV prevention and how to live with it once you are positive. Â We also got to encourage them and tell them about the greatest healer of all, Jesus! Â It was an amazing experience filled with new friendships! Â It was hard to leave and SO many people really want to meet my parents! Â Once of my newest friends, Bonny, has so much insight and really desires to grow especially in the area of financial knowledge. Â I told him how much you know and he really wants to meet you! Â Anyway, it was a greatttt experience and I cannot wait to share more! Â We are now in Kampala and, of course, everyone is asking about you all! Â They love you very much! Â Today we are heading to Lito beach because it is Kaci’s birthday!! Please keep praying for us that we will enjoy relaxing for a few days and then begin ministryInflatable Water Park Games! Â I love you all and miss you so much! Â If you can please forward this e-mail to grandpa, and a few others! You are always in my prayers!!!!
xoxoxo Stacy
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
The Dream
“One sick person at a time; one person without Christ at a time; one village at a time†(Steve DeMoss circa 1979)
A dream sparked in 1979 is now being cast forth in 2010 to as many who will listen and to as many who will hear the call. Steve’s dream is a five-year, community-based plan. It consists of family units who are committed to living in a developing country for several years, willing to use their skills and gifts in partnership with local communities to bolster the worldwide church. This is no small undertaking, for the vision is unconventional, innovative, and delves into uncharted waters.hire inflatable human hamster ball
Steve’s vision and dream for community development is a combination of Winston Churchill’s “never give up” determination, Buzz Light Year’s bold proclamation to push the limits “to infinity and beyond…” and Star Trek’s mission to “boldly go where no man has gone before.” So simple, but yet effective, his vision is to take five or more families to a community in Uganda to live for an extended period of time, so they can walk and work side-by-side with a target community. This type of personal interaction clearly means living out the mission of Word In Deed Ministries in hands-on and practical ways.
Church planting, encouraging and helping new businesses startup, building a clinic, and building a primary and secondary school are just a sampling of the long range plan. The goal would be to have key leaders and individuals in the community take over the coordinating and running of these institutions within several years. The dream is that in a short span of time, a church of 400-500 energized men and women would be planted. These individuals and families will be experiencing the full gospel in preaching the word and in deeds, as seen in a thriving school and improved health care via the clinic. Businesses will thrive with the satisfaction of individuals knowing they are able to support their families. In essence, the 5+ families transplanted from America will work themselves out of a “job†and remain only as consultants once training is completed and the main foundations of the community (church, school, clinic, and small businesses) are established.
But this is only the tip of the iceberg. The success of the community will have ripple effects. Other communities within the target community area will hear of the holistic and cooperative relationship and seek to implement this vision in their communities and perhaps even other developing countries. The community will be a model of how developing nations can partner with developed nations to establish a coordinated and cooperative system to ensure that those living in developing countries feel heard, understood, and validated. The culture of the communities will remain intact, as these communities are transformed as a result of the gospel coming to life in practical ways.disney fairies 5 in 1 combo
This is what Steve’s dream is all about. It takes a special kind of person to build a legacy that will outlive them and affect generations to come.  If this dream  touches the core and essence of who you are, or intrigues you to want to learn more, please contact Steve at stephendemoss@gmail.com.  Please pray for this vision and the part you may play! The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Word in Deed is responding to today’s difficult economic environment by brainstorming creative ways to seek donations. We have partnered with gazelle.com and Thunderbird Lanes to secure additional funds. Visit our contact/volunteer/donate page to see how you can help!
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Saturday, May 8th, 2010
Language and culture are not barriers for mothers seeking to love mothers. When we see a mother working for pennies all day long with a child at her feet, or a mother holding a baby we know has seen more despair than we have in his few year of life, we are moved to compassion at the heart of our being. Every area of our ministry will ultimately touch mothers:  improvements in health care and housing mean longer lives;  Christian fellowship and vocational skills instill hope in lives; and food and clean water sustain life. Perhaps because of you, a mother and daughter are sleeping under a mosquito net tonight. Or tomorrow, a first-born son will sit safely inside schoolbounce slide toddler for sale. Or a mother whose face has been burned beyond recognition will learn to love herself again so that she can support her daughter someday. Mothers across the globe are at once exquisitely unique and profoundly alike. May God bless you and the mothers in your life this Mother’s Day.
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Photographs by: Linda Ruth Paskell-“The Color of Poverty” Peek-A-View.net
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Dear Brother Steve,
Receive my New Year greetings in Jesus name. I hope this is a blessed, New Year with full of love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Concerning the brother whom the Word In Deed Ministry supported with $1000, he did some farming on maize and harvested towards the end of last year. There was some drought im my country last year, especially in the region where his farm is located. However, he was able to harvest enough sacks worth about Ksh120,000 ( $1400). From the investment of 75,000 Kenya Shillings ($1000) that was a reasonable reap but not maximum. Our agreement with him was that he should divide half of the profit he makes and offer it directly to Cana Children’s Home in form of cash or grains. The profit he made in this case was $500 dollars and he gave $250 to Cana Children’s Home during the Christmas season. It was a blessing for them during Christmas season.
The rest of the income is to be put back into more farming this year. Our request to you was that you may support us to fund about 10 more farmers with the same amount each so that they can be in a position to support Cana Children’s Home better. We had even identified the farmers and the location of farming in Western(Kitale) Kenya region which has enough rainfall all year round. Planting season is normally between February and April. May the Lord’s peace remain with you. Brother John Visit our Kenya page under Ministries for more information on this initiative. To donate any amount toward our ten-farmer goal, please visit our Donate page.
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