Kim Shared a Blessing with the bead makers in Jinja, Uganda on Feb. 24

We are made in God’s image and likeness.

When I see your creations I am reminded of the creativity of our God 
who made so many things from nothing.

When you take scraps and transform them into something beautiful, 

I think of God who takes the scraps (junk) of our lives 

and transforms them into something beautiful and useful.

When I see you take the time to carefully craft each bead one by one, 

then take more time to glaze, and glaze again,
and more time to string, and more time to craft designs;
 I think of God’s great love and patience with us and his willingness to forgive us over and over.

When you string the beads together into one whole piece, 

I remember God who takes each one of us and puts us together to make us the church; 

one body with Jesus as the head, held together by the Father who created all things.  

Together we are strong and beautiful.

When we take your jewelry and share it with others, 

we have opportunity to tell about the love and care of God in your life and ours. 
We are so blessed to be a part of this process.

Thank you!