Ministry
Janine has been called to a ministry of health education in Masindi-Kitara, Uganda, in Africa. Part of the Church of Uganda, Masindi-Kitara is a young diocese, only two-years old, and the Bishop has been eager to start a health program. Janine has been invited to come and minister there where they face many health challenges. Malaria still kills many people, even more than AIDS. Respiratory tract infections, diarrheal diseases, worms, skin diseases, ear and eye infections, and malnutrition are among the common medical conditions. Most health clinics do not have doctors and often face shortages of essential drugs. Health education can reduce the heavy disease burden of sickness and death, improve the children’s educational opportunities, and increase the community’s economic base. Janine desires to help the people in Masindi grow in both physical and spiritual health. She is currently in Kaneohe, Hawaii, raising support to return to Uganda.