UK Assemblies of God Conference, Marriage Enrichment Course

Adam: We enjoyed and were encouraged  by both of the above. The AoG conference included some really honest and personal presentations on topics such as the male mid-life crisis, and leading with transparency and integrity amidst the sickness or moral failure of a loved one or colleague.  Examples  & benefits of working together with other groups Christian & non Christian to address pressing  community needs were also given. On our marriage weekend for church leaders and missionaries, we received teaching on the biblical  meaning of oneness  ie the emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical implications. A refreshing time 

October 2014 Update

Dear Friends & Partners,

Yes,  Deaf Hearing United is the new name for our  Deaf Connections partnership.Our vision, values and goals remain unchanged. We want the name of our partnership to focus on our vision rather than our starting point. Please welcome Deaf Hearing United! More explanation in our next update.

   Yesterday’s events here at the Toburo family, above left, and at Eruba Primary School deaf Unit (above right) are so typical of our work. Sam, in the foreground is partially deaf/blind, with his father and uncle behind. Wth the uncle’s help and yours we were able to persuade Sam’s father to bring him back to Eruba deaf unit. Sam’s father is also happy for Sam to help lead a sign work-shop for his family back home at the end of term. Hs fellow boarders were really happy to seem him back too. More news below of our transition from GB(!) back to Uganda. 

Deaf Blind Friends..

Adam: Every couple of weeks I chat with Peggy a deaf blind lady at Coventry Deaf Club. Recently, a second deaf-blind man turned up and I was fascinated as they communicated using hands on signing with each other. They each shared with me their appreciation for their visits to the deaf club because of the boredom they sometimes felt back at home. I tried to think of a fun activity we could do to pass the time but neither I, their support workers nor Peggy and Andrew could think of a fun activity they could share together easily. I'm starting to research possible ideas. Do you have any? It might be worth you testing them out with a friend beforehand, under the same conditions. I'll be interested to hear. Thanks.

‘Deaf & Hearing United’ – a more accurate summary of our work..

 is a growing conviction we have. This was reinforced by ”Everybody In!”, a  conference on inclusion I attended in Birmingham. It was run by Churches for All. It aimed to demonstrate ways in which people living without and people living with a disability can include and empow-er one another. The examples challenged many there to think differently about how we do and we could value one another more. This has been the heart beat of our ministry. We’re feeling our name ‘Deaf Connections’ doesn’t reflect this. Ageing will affect our health if nothing else does! We can’t take our own health for granted. Empathy makes us better prepared. Adam