December 1, 2007 was the third year anniversary of the existence of LCH and its mandatory that celebration be made to remember how far God has brought us up to these three years. The TGN fellowship program the last Saturday of the month for November was postponed to correspond with our third anniversary. As you have come to realize, LCH is not only an individual home for orphaned children but also teaches the children to share with the community in which we dwell and are part of. Therefore it was thought that it should be a combined celebration for everyone both of LCH and TGN project. Invitations were even extended to the parents of TGN children this time around. Arrival of the children The TGN program started at 9:00am as usual even though the anniversary celebration wasn't scheduled until 1:00pm. The children were welcomed by Betty and the LCH children. Betty briefed them about the programme of the day and opened the day's activities with prayer. Breakfast After the prayer, the children were settled down for breakfast. Oatmeal was served to all the 115 children. This time every LCH child whether small or big had to serve a friend. Trouble came that, who was to serve the recent 25 children of LCH (they hadn't been paired with a friend in the community)? They kept looking at themselves until the older new children took on the lead to serve the younger new children. Arrival of the invited guests After breakfast both LCH and TGN children prepared presentations to be made during the ceremony. No sooner had the children completed their practices, than the parents and other visitors arrived. They were warmly welcomed and encouraged to feel at home. They were entertained by the LCH children through praise songs until everyone had arrived. Lunch When a large number of the guests arrived lunch was served. Food and sodas was served concurrently to the visitors and thereafter the children. There was some time consumed and the children were hungry but patiently waited. Introductory speech This time the Administrator Mr. Edward Mukiibi was very proud that he had a "daughter" to speak on his behalf. Naster, one of the older girls at LCH was the speaker of the day. In her speech, she welcomed all the parents, children and other invited guests to the function. She also thanked everyone who is lending a hand to help the needy, vulnerable children of Uganda. She also emphasized to the visitors that the life they live today is much better compared to the life they used to live which was full of suffering. Presentation All the children both LCH children and TGN project children had a number of activities planned to present but due to time constraints, LCH presented 3 numbers and TGN project children had only one number. All presentations were really interesting.

Speeches Pastor Morris Ogenga Chairman LCH Management Committee Pastor Morris Ogenga who is the chairperson of LCH Local Committee, started by thanking all the parents and other invited guests for their endeavors to come and attend this function. He briefed them about the mission and objectives of LCH and TGN project. He expressed appreciation to the parents for letting their children come for fellowships every last Saturday of the month. He told the gathering that three years in the life of a child is still considered young and therefore requested them to continue taking good care and supporting LCH to maturity. Being the pastor, he couldn't allow that day to pass without sharing the gospel. So he encouraged them to accept Christ and get saved. Mr. Rob Marshall, President Grace International Children's Foundation Mr. Rob expressed appreciation to all the visitors for their support and coming for the anniversary celebration. He encouraged them to keep up the spirit of togetherness. He briefed them about how GICF continues to co-ordinate and mobilize funds for the children of Uganda through Lulwanda and told them that they were happy what the Lord is doing here. He then proceeded to lead the distribution of the hygiene kits to the Good Neighbor children. He passed the kit to a LCH child who handed it to their TGN friend. As a reminder, the hygiene kits are given once a term and include toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, Vaseline cream and shoe polish. Cutting of the cake After the giving out of the health kit Mr. Rob Marshall with all the children participated in the cutting of the anniversary cake and later on shared it out among all the children and guests present. From the bottom of our hearts please accept our gratitude for all the support that you have accorded us to reach this far. It is our prayers always that our Living God will continue to bless you so that you continue to be a blessing to many children of Uganda still languishing in the country side with no hope and where nobody seems to be caring. Thank you all.