Watoto Conference!!

Ruco and I were able to attend the Watoto conference last week! It was a beautiful time of sharing with people whose hearts are for orphans and vulnerable children throughout Africa. We really met some amazing people.
Watoto is a ministry of a Kampala Pentecostal Church. Basically they operate children's villages and baby's homes for orphaned children. The kids have the BEST care imaginable! They are provided with beautiful homes and amazing education. They also live in homes of around 8 children with a house mom who is usually a widow (so Watoto cares for orphans AND widows!) These kids really are blessed. The Watoto Children's choir sings all over the world, even for President Bush and Her Majesty the Queen of England! :) We really had a fun time. Damali and I laughed and laughed because we just wanted to eat and listen to Darlene sing the whole time..oh and we wanted those red shoes that all the volunteers were wearing! Ruco and I were so glad we got to be a part of the conference and are now ready to start our own children's village...someday!

Watoto Children's Choir

Worship with Darlene Zschech

They are so cute!

Damali and I sporting our bright orange Watoto bags!

Ruco learning about starch in potatoes from some boys in science class at their Watoto school

I was amazed at these classrooms...the kids even had puzzles and fun things that you just never see in schools in the village

Ruco and I at the baby's home...my baby liked to "lean back.."

Feeding time! Aren't they adorable?