Karen Lubbers

Mission & Vision

Can you see the children dancing while worshipping God? Can you hear young adults sharing gripping biblical stories and truths as hundreds of kids cram into classrooms? “Imagine smiles lighting up with joy, hearts becoming peaceful, Scriptures being memorized, hands reaching out to forgive and love others every day.” I see God delighting in His children as many tribes, tongues, and nations come to seek Him.

Partnering with “Team Beyond” of International Teams in Soroti, Uganda, and with Christian Reformed World Missions, I desire to see economically, physically, and spiritually oppressed lives changing in the name of Jesus. I will be working in children's ministry to build up ministry programs, and I will be working with and encouraging former child-soldiers.

Ministry in Uganda

I will be serving the children and youth in and around Soroti, Uganda. I hope to do this by drawing together young adults from many of the local churches and training them on how to start and run a lively children’s ministry. I’ll be guiding young adults in story telling methods, explaining Bible stories, planning lessons and craft ideas, and then sending them back to teach the children in their churches. Occasionally I will walk alongside of the teachers as they lead a class.

I will also continue to encourage former child soldiers living in the surrounding villages by bringing words of peace and forgiveness and assisting with income generating projects like goats or cassava crops. It is my prayer that discipleship groups of 10–16 teenage ladies will be formed and meet on a weekly basis. And I pray that each lady will own her own Bible as we study together.

I’m positive that being part of a team will also present many tasks which will fill my days – tutoring missionary children, hugging orphans, befriending the Indian shop keepers, leading worship, reading to the blind, and loving the lonely.

About Karen

While attending Bible College from 1995-1999, I fell in love with missions and East Africa. The Lord led me to the Netherlands for a year where I humbly served as a nanny. Afterwards I tutored missionary kids and discipled young people in the Philippines for three years. For the past five years I have been supporting teens with special needs. I spent a year in Kenya and Uganda in 2009 and had my calling confirmed. Africa felt like home. And the people stole my heart.

Thank You

I praise God for His work around the world and the privilege of serving Him. Additionally, you are a valuable person on my team. With your support, together we can make a difference in Uganda. Your money, prayers, and encouragement all help to transform the lives of the oppressed. Together, by the grace of God, our efforts are transforming lives and communities in Uganda. Thank you for partnering with me!

Contact Information

Email: klubbers@crcnapartners.org
Blog: http://www.karebear-lubbers.blogspot.com/