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1Scripture Union Uganda | ANNUAL REPORT-2015


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The Scripture Union Chorus

Agenda for the Annual General Meeting

Minutes of the 41stAnnual General meeting

Report from the Chairperson-National Committee

Report from the National Director

Executive summary 2015

1. School ministry

2. Literature Ministry

3. Resource Mobilisation

4. SU development & sustainability projects

5. The work of Committees across the country

6. SU staff matters

7. SU international Updates

8. Prayer & appeal for 2016

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2015

Guide to Elections

APPENDICES

• List –SU life members• List –SU camps & conferences in 2015 • List –SU’s Key Committees of 2015


Members of the Scripture Union,

Reading in the Book each day,

Though their languages are many,

To one God alone they pray.

As I read the daily message,

Teach me what I ought to know,

Trust and Love and Serve my Saviour,

And more like Him daily grow.

(This may be sung to the tune of ‘What a friend we have in Jesus’)

1. Registration

2. Mini-Service

3. Adoption of the Agenda

4. Minutes of the previous meeting and matters arising

5. Lunch

6. Reports:

a) Report from the Chairperson-National Committee

b) Report from the National Director & Executive Summmary.

c) Treasurer’s Report

7. Matters Arising

8. Elections for National Committee Members

9. Date for the next General meeting

10. Closing Prayer


Members of Scripture Union at the 41st Annual General meeting held at Mengo S.S. The meeting voted to introduce life membership and a new committee chaired by Dr. Kedrace Turyagenda.


AGENDA1. Registration

2. Interdenominational Mini-Service

3. Adoption of the Agenda

4. Minutes of the previous assembly and matters arising

5. Lunch/ musical interlude

6. Reports

a) Chairman’s Report (National Committee)

b) National Director’s Report (Activities & Operations)

c) Treasurer’s Report (Audited Accounts)

7. Matters Arising

8. Elections for National Committee Members

9. Date for the next General meeting

10. Closing Prayer


The AGM was attended by 177 members. The members who were absent with apologies were 38

Members Present

No Title Surname First Name 1. Ms. Adata Rose 2. Mr Agaba Peter 3. Ms. Ajuna Heather 4. Mr. Akuma Ronald 5. Ms. Aliguma Eunice Glory 6. Mr Alinaitwe Patrick 7. Alinda Eithre 8. Ms. Aliya Anna 9. Ms. Amanya Janet 10. Mr. Anguyo Joshua 11. Mr Anyijukire Robert 12. Ms. Arinda Charlotte 13. Ms. Asaasira Rosemary 14. Mr Asaba Gerald 15. Ms. Asekenye Anna Florence 16. Rev. Asiimwe Onesimus

17. Mrs. Asiimwe Iradukunda Rebecca

18. Ms. Asingura Sharon 19. Mr Atugonza Innocent 20. Ms. Atuheire Carol Natala 21. Mr. Aziku Godfrey

22. Mrs. Bakibinga Sajjabi Florence

23. Mr Bakulumpagi Jackson 24. Mr Banada Paul 25. Mrs. Banoba Ruth 26. Mr Banoba Israel 27. Mr Billionaire Joel 28. Ms. Bonney Laura 29. Ms. Bua Glorious 30. Mrs. Bukenya Ruth 31. Mr Bwire Nambale Moses 32. Mr. Byasi Dennis 33. Pastor Byenkya John

34. Rev. Can Ebong Johnson

35. Mrs. Ebong Vicky 36. Mr. Eck Gary 37. Mr Emazu Kennedy Frank 38. Ms. Gimono Catherine 39. Ms. Haynes Ruth 40. Mr Jjemba Brian 41. Mr Jjunju Arthur K

42. Mrs. Justine Justice 43. Prof. Kaahwa Yusto 44. Mr Kabanda Junior 45. Mrs. Kabanda Daisy 46. Mr Kabaseke Stephen 47. Ms. Kakai Faith 48. Mrs. Kalema Rhoda 49. Ms. Kamurungi Ethel 50. Mr Kamya Emmanuel Jean 51. Mr Kandyomunda Richard 52. Mr Karangwa Daniel 53. Mr Kasamba Stephen Y 54. Mr Kasana Isaac 55. Mr Katamba Mark Benjamin 56. Mr Katende Tonny 57. Dr. Kateshumbwa Eunice 58. Mr. Kato Joseph

59. Mrs. Kato Kakongoro Margaret

60. Rev. Katumba Tamale Elizabeth

61. Ms. Katwesige Grace 62. Mr Katwesigye Ernest 63. Mr Kavuma Joseph 64. Mrs. Kavuma Susan 65. Ms. Kibe Wanjiru Gladys 66. Mrs. Kibirige Justine

67. Rev. Can Kibirige James

68. Ms. Kirabo Nandutu Rachel

69. Mr Kironde John Paul 70. Ms. Kisakye Beatrice 71. Mr Kisakye James 72. Mr Kitakufe Solomon 73. Pastor Kiyinji Ronnie Rich 74. Mr Kizito Patrick 75. Mrs. Kizito Faith F. 76. Mr Kobwemi Jack Solomon 77. Mrs. Kobwemi Carolyn

78. Mrs. Kume Eleanor Marjorie

79. Ms. Kusiima Dorcas 80. Ms. Kyarimpa Peninah 81. Dr. Kyarisiima Connie 82. Ms. Kyolaba Gladys 83. Mrs. Kyompaire Aisa

AGM Minute 41/1: Registration


84. Mr. Lasuba Gideon 85. Mrs. Lukuunya Rose 86. Mr Lumoro Steven 87. Mrs. Magada Annet N. 88. Mr Magada Joshua

89. Rev. Can Magezi Amos

90. Ms. Malugya Sarah 91. Mr Matsiko Grace 92. Mrs. Matsiko Sharon 93. Ms. Mayambala Sylvia 94. Ms. Mbabazi Patrah

95. Mr Mpoza Twebaza Keman

96. Pastor Mugenyi David 97. Mr Muhumuza Simon 98. Mrs. Muhumuza Esther A.N 99. Mr Muhwezi Stanley 100. Mr Mukasa Ben 101. Mr Mukhama Simon Peter 102. Mr Mulungi Cephas 103. Mr Mungoma John 104. Mr Musamali Wilson Fenix 105. Mr. Musana Joshua 106. Rev. Musinguzi Edward 107. Mr. Musumba James 108. Mr. Mutebe Jarius 109. Mr Muwonge Anthony 110. Mr Muyambi Ronald 111. Mrs. Mwenda Joan 112. Mr Mwesigwa Paul 113. Ms. Nabirye Kiira Sarah

114. Ms. Nakasule Eleanor Prosper

115. Ms. Nakimwero Kigongo Ruth

116. Ms. Nakyagaba Florence 117. Ms. Namayanja Margaret 118. Pastor Namitala Sarah

119. Ms.

Namugenyi Luggya Mukaye Esther

120. Ms. Namuli Vivian 121. Ms. Namutamba Stellah Maris 122. Ms. Nandago Olivia 123. Mr Nangalama Fred Paul 124. Ms. Nankanja Mary

125. Mr Ngobi Dickson 126. Mr Nsubuga Ronald 127. Mr Ntaborwa Emma 128. Ms. Ntambi Esther 129. Mr Nuwa Nicholas

130. Mrs. Nyonyozi Magezi Jean

131. Mrs. Odida Katherine 132. Mrs. Okeng Claire 133. Mr Okeng Job 134. Mrs. Okumu Edith 135. Mr Omwony Francis 136. Mr Orenna Achilla Frederick 137. Mr Oria Ozoo Harold 138. Mrs. Osire Sarah 139. Pastor Oundo Titus 140. Mr Owiny Kwenytino 141. Mr. Owora John Nathan 142. Mr Ruhweza Daniel Ronald 143. Ms. Rwakaikara Connie

144. Rev. Can Sabiiti Karen

145. Mr Sajjabi John Paul 146. Ms. Sajjabi Ntongo Robinah 147. Mr Sambaga Patrick 148. Mrs. Sambaga Janepher 149. Mr Sebagala Methuselah 150. Mrs. Senkatuka Beatrice 151. Mrs. Seruhunga Jeninah 152. Mrs. Ssekabira Gertrude 153. Rev. Ssekabira David R.M

154. Mr Ssemafumu Lwanga Joseph

155. Mr Ssemakula Arthur 156. Mr. Ssenjobe Phillip Edward 157. Mr. Ssenyonjo Robert 158. Mrs. Ssenyonjo Norah 159. Mr Ssenyonjo Gerald 160. Mr Sseruyange Julius 161. Mr Tebandeke Joseph 162. Mr Tenywa Rodney Ernest 163. Ms. Tibenda Catherine 164. Mr Tibihangwa Pius 165. Mr Tugume Enock 166. Mrs. Tukamuhabwa Eunice 167. Mrs. Tumuheirwe Lilian


Members absent with apologies168. Dr. Turyagyenda Kedrace 169. Mr Turyagyenda Henry B. 170. Mr Turyahikayo Samuel 171. Mr Turyamwijuka Silvanus Bob

172. Mrs. Tusingwire Mwesigwa Betty

173. Mr Tusubira Isaac 174. Ms. Twineamatsiko Evelyn

175. Rev. Wandera Adungo Fidelis

176. Mrs. Zziwa Sandra Santa

Members Absent With Apologies

No Title Surname First Name 1. Rt. Rev Acur Okodi Alfred 2. Mrs. Asiimwe Florence

3. Mrs. Asiimwe Turyamwijuka Joy

4. Mrs. Baganizi Grace 5. Rev. Can. Bakahuna Abednego 6. Mrs. Benda Lydia 7. Ms. Buteme Ruth 8. Mrs. Bwire Deborah 9. Mr Byemaro Jacob 10. Eng. Ekirikubinza Paul 11. Ms. Gloria Judith 12. Pastor Jjumba Laban 13. Mrs. Kaahwa Janet 14. Ms. Kabasana Alice 15. Mr. & Mrs. Kalega Zack & Robina 16. Mrs. Karungi Harriet 17. Mr Katwiremu Egrace 18. Mr Mbabazi Sabiiti 19. Ms. Mirembe Sarah

20. Rev. & Mrs. Miwanda

Justus & Deborah

21. Mr. Mugisa Daudi 22. Mrs. Mugisa Rebecca 23. Mrs. Muhwezi Evas 24. Mr Mulijo Billy Hans 25. Mr Niyongsaba Davis 26. Ms. Nyirahakiza Harriet 27. Mrs. Ocen Margaret 28. Rev. Ocweo Moses Peter

No Title Surname First Name 1. Rt. Rev Acur Okodi Alfred 2. Mrs. Asiimwe Florence

3. Mrs. Asiimwe Turyamwijuka Joy

4. Mrs. Baganizi Grace 5. Rev. Can. Bakahuna Abednego 6. Mrs. Benda Lydia 7. Ms. Buteme Ruth 8. Mrs. Bwire Deborah 9. Mr Byemaro Jacob 10. Eng. Ekirikubinza Paul 11. Ms. Gloria Judith 12. Pastor Jjumba Laban 13. Mrs. Kaahwa Janet 14. Ms. Kabasana Alice 15. Mr. & Mrs. Kalega Zack & Robina 16. Mrs. Karungi Harriet 17. Mr Katwiremu Egrace 18. Mr Mbabazi Sabiiti 19. Ms. Mirembe Sarah

20. Rev. & Mrs. Miwanda

Justus & Deborah

21. Mr. Mugisa Daudi 22. Mrs. Mugisa Rebecca 23. Mrs. Muhwezi Evas 24. Mr Mulijo Billy Hans 25. Mr Niyongsaba Davis 26. Ms. Nyirahakiza Harriet 27. Mrs. Ocen Margaret 28. Rev. Ocweo Moses Peter 29. Pastor Odonga Charles 30. Rev. Osire Francis 31. Mrs. Oundo Doreen 32. Pastor Sembatya Tom 33. Mrs. Twinamatsiko Mabel 34. Mr Uwamahoro Amos 35. Mrs. Wataka Gertrude 36. Pastor Achillah 37. Pastor Obwana


AGM Minute 41/2: Interdenominational Mini-Service

The service begun at 10:00AM with an opening prayer which was followed by praise and worship led by the SU band from the Central Region.

This was followed by intercessory prayers from select members who prayed for teachers in the country, the character of children in schools, families, the nation, the church of Christ and the members present at the service.

After the intercessions, the SU band led worship, which ushered members into the sermon by Mr. Gary Eck, a Scripture Union Uganda partner from the US. Mr. Eck based his sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:18; for the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. He used this to challenge members to fix their eyes on Jesus alone at such a time as this, when the enemy is out to fight good churches and ministries. Mr. Eck emphasised that the message of the cross was foolishness in that for the brokenness in the world to be healed, God demanded blood shed from a perfect sacrifice. He concluded, noting that the cross to us is the bridge that brought us hope and reconciliation and called on members to join in singing the hymn, “God’s own fool,” to end the sermon.

After the sermon, Rev. Canon Amos Magezi closed the service at 12:06pm with Benedictions.

The meeting was opened by a word of prayer from Mr Jude Zziwa at 12:40pm

With the guidance of the Chair person, the day’s agenda was adopted with amendments.

From the minutes of the previous meeting and matters arising, corrections were made to names which had errors. Members also resolved that names of members present be written starting with the surname.

The members also got clarity from the National Committee as to why SU was being referred to as a company limited by guarantee, with the committee informing the AGM that this status meant that SU was not limited by shares thus is able to own property and receive donations.

The A.G.M resolved that instead of using “profit and loss” in the financial statements, “surplus and deficit” be used since SU is not for profit.

The A.G.M also resolved that an audit sub-committee be established from the National Committee to handle future matters pertaining to financial statements prior to the A.G.M

The minutes were adopted with the amendments.

The meeting broke off for lunch at 1:33pm

AGM Minute 41/3: Adoption of the Agenda

AGM Minute 41/4: Minutes of the Previous General Meeting and Matters Arising

AGM Minute 41/5: Lunch/Musical Interlude


a) Chairman’s Report (National Committee)

The meeting resumed with a prayer from Rev. Can. Dr. Johnson Ebong, the National Chairperson.

In his report, he appreciated the National director, who was absent on SU international business and staff for steering the ministry forward in 2014. He pointed out that the National director’s good performance had led the National Committee to give him a second term of service.

The Chairman also reported on the great support that the ministry was receiving from her old members like Maama Rhoda Kalema, who were present at all A.G.Ms. He further appreciated Mr Gary Eck for the great work done in enabling SU establish a poultry project and for donating office equipment worth 100 million Uganda shillings.

While acknowledging that the year had been full of great exploits, the Chairman also noted the sad moments of 2014 where the ministry lost some members. These were among others; Eng. Robert Omwembe and Mrs. Dorah Mwesige. A moment of silence was observed and a prayer was said for their families and loved ones.

He informed the AGM that the ministry was still indebted to NSSF and had been penalized by URA for delayed remission of taxes. He called on the A.G.M to suggest ways of realising funds that are sufficient to run all ministry activities.

He called on members to participate in the SU headquarter project by contributing to it

The chairperson finished his report by informing members of SU international’s move towards interdependence. He then gave Special appreciation to Mr. John Paul Sajjabi whose term in office was ending.

b) National Director’s Report (Activities and Operations)

The National Director’s report was presented by Mr Magada Joshua.

The report highlighted the ministry’s achievements and challenges in the year ended 2014. He explained that the decline in the numbers of schools reached was due to the need to spend more time with a manageable number where nurture programs were more regular.

He reported on the support given to the ministry and thanked all for the financial support and time given to schools ministry.

The report also introduced members to SU’s new programs like VOICE, designed for teaching Values in Schools. Ms. Laura Bonney and Ms. Ruth Haynes were recognized for their great work in pioneering this program.

In conclusion, the Midwestern regional committee was commended for standing with SU’s new staff in the region.

c) Treasurer’s Report (Audited Accounts)

The Treasurer Pr. Jjemba Brian presented his report and the audited accounts to the members.

AGM 41/6: Reports


The treasurer noted that there was a major decline in the revenue streams at Ugx 1,365,202,686 in 2014 compared to Ugx 1,615,589,812 of 2013. He attributed this to a reduction in the donor grant contributions. On the other hand, he highlighted the significant improvement in the local grants and internally generated revenues which meant that the ministry had got more members and well wishes locally. Despite this, he noted that SU still works under limited funds especially when it comes to field activities which involve the monitoring of the SU children and youth clubs in schools across all districts.

He noted that many members were taking literature on credit and urged them to pay in time to enable the ministry run its affairs.

The Treasurer concluded his report by thanking the auditors, JP partners for the timely report and advice rendered to the ministry so as to help it improve its operations

Responses after the chairman’s report

Members responded to the Chairman’s call to raise more resources by passing a motion to have life membership started. Life membership was set at 1,000,000/=. Members also advised that some members be allowed to pay in instalments.

The AGM tasked the National committee to come up with a sub-committee to identify an investment project where the life membership contributions would be invested.

The annual membership fees were set as below;

30,000 couples

20,000 singles and

5,000 for students

20,000/ for the school clubs

A member encouraged all those in attendance to have their children contribute to the ministry, however little, she noted that giving has to be cultivated in children at the earliest time possible

Responses from National Director’s Report

The members noted that there was a greater need for all members of SU, from the different years to play a leading role in ministry so as to leave a legacy to the young generation.

In addressing the decline in number of schools reached, members resolved to have a campaign to recruit SU alumni of all generations to support SU staff in visiting schools and to support SU ministry. It was resolved that a data base of all these alumni be created.

Members further emphasised the need to get back to the Apostle Paul’s model of ministry where ministers preached the gospel at their own expenses.

Members urged staff to improve the mobilisation and partnership with Pentecostal churches. A member also suggested that AGM invitation letters be sent to all school heads so that they can participate in the

AGM Minute 41/7: Matters Arising from Reports


AGM meeting.

Responses from Treasurer’s Report

Members inquired why the financial report notes were not included in the A.G.M report book, since the notes would help the members understand the financial status of the ministry better. In response, the committee pointed out that it is not cost effective since it would raise the number of pages by close to 20 pages.

Prof. Kaahwa was nominated to be the returning officer in electing new members.

Mr. Steven Kasamba and Eng. Francis Omwony, were re-elected to serve their second term.

The nominees that came from the members were;

1. Dr. Kedrace Turyagenda.

2. Pastor Jairus Mutebe.

3. Mrs. Priscilla Seruka.

4. Mr. Peter Kisaka.

5. Dr. Kenneth Semwogerere PhD.

Two members were present; Pr. Jairus Mutebe and Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda. The members who were absent worried the house because they were not on the lists of the previous attendances and they were not on the list of the current apologies.

Elections went on by a vote of hands raised.

Pr. Jairus Mutebe, Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda and Mr. Peter Kisaka were elected.

Members proposed for chairperson

Dr. Fred K. Muhumuza

Dr. KedraceTuryagenda

Members nominated for Vice chairperson

Dr. Fred Muhumuza

Members nominated for secretary position

Mr. Simon Peter Mukhama

Outcomes of the executive

Mrs. Kedrace Turyagenda was elected chairperson National committee 2015

Dr. Fred Muhumuza was elected Vice Chairperson unopposed.

Mr. Mukhama went through as secretary

Responses from National Director’s Report

AGM Minute 41/8: Elections of National Committee Members


Word from the new Chairperson

She hailed the former chairperson for the great work. She thanked members for electing the new office bearerers. The new Chairperson informed the AGM that her term would focus on building SU to self sustainability.

The next meeting is to be held on 20th March 2016

Closing prayer was said by Rev. Can. Dr. Johnson Ebong.

AGM Minute 41/1: Registration

AGM Minute 41/9: Date for Next General Meeting


Children at an SU Camp in Rakai participate in a groupbible study

A JSU Club in Bulisa district, Mid-western regionStudents at St. Mark, Namagoma Wakiso testify

during an SU led assembly

A volunteer displaysa visual aid book as partof the new SU values curriculum

An SU worker ministers through music to children in Arua during a mission.


An SU patron leads a bible study group during a conference in Kiboga An SU volunteer teaches a Values

Class in Hoima

Scripture Union leaders from Bukomero S.S.


Secondly, I am extremely grateful to all our members, supporters, partners and friends including churches and Organizations plus of course my colleagues on this Board whose support, encouragement and contribution enabled us to advance from where we were last year to where we are now.

The year 2015 was marked by several blessings in many ways but with them we also had various challenges such as the loss of key members and supporters of the ministry. May we now stand and observe a moment of silence in memory of the under listed comrades who have since departed but in case there any other names not mentioned here below, kindly mention them along;

1. The Rev. Can. Ephraim Gensi (Former staff and Council Chair of both SUU and the Sub-Region)

2. Mr. Warren Nyamugasira (Former staff of SU Uganda and supported SU immensely thereafter)

3. Mrs. Rebecca Mujjumbula (Was a Note Writer for Kisumuluzo).

4. Mrs. Emily Nzaana (Passed on this year in January but was very supportive to SUU especially in the South Western Region).

n behalf of the National Committee of Scripture Union Uganda, I am pleased to present to you the 2015 annual report. First, I wish to thank God for His grace and love towards us and for calling us as a Board to serve Him in this capacity


5. Any other names can now be mentioned before we pause for a minute to remember their faithful deeds.

We remember and pray for their surviving spouses and families as they go through the grief that the Lord of all comfort will strengthen them and that the departed may enjoy their peaceful rest in the everlasting arms of the LORD our Maker.

The task before us as SUU is enormous. As you are all aware, more than 50% of the 35 million Ugandans are below the age of 18 years. All these are candidates of SU ministry. In addition, there is a great attack on families. Our young people are faced with challenges of unstable families, absentee parents (busy looking for money), examination- oriented education system that subjects young people to academic work almost throughout the year, IT information with current world views on sexuality, gender, morality and many others, and abundant false teaching. SU work is more needed today than it has ever been if we are to have a nation that fears and loves God in future.

As you may be aware, SUU is greatly resource constrained in both human and material resources. If we, as SUU, are to survive, flourish, be sustainable and fulfill God’s Great Commission for this generation and generations to come, we need greater support and to develop serious strategies and work hard to achieve our mission. We need to take advantage of our open doors to the gospel in Uganda. In many other countries, the school doors have been closed to the gospel already.

As a National Committee, we agreed to put our focus on a few strategies as a starting point for our thinking and work. And these are:

1. Increasing membership and local commitment to support SUU work.

2. Actively engaging all our past Committee members and continuously tapping into their expertise.

3. Continuously engaging all our former SU staff.

4. Increasing readership of our Bible reading materials.

5. Establishing and orienting committees in all districts of Uganda and ensuring that they support SU work in their areas.

6. Engaging in income generating projects.

7. Regularly telling our story about what God is doing through the various programs of SUU as proof of the outcomes to both our local and external supporters.

8. Committing ourselves to be spokespeople for SU wherever we are.

9. Ensuring that our staff have creative ways of engaging young people as they share the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ.

10. Being more creative in our partnership with the churches and other organizations especially Uganda Christian Teachers Association who should provide patrons to nurture our learners.

We request all our members to prioritize the work of SUU, be volunteers in promoting our programmes and make every effort to share its vision and achievements with all the people you interact with so as to raise a greater number of mature Christians committed to support SU work in our country.


I wish to inform you that SU international Structure is undergoing fundamental changes. The details have been indicated in the executive summary under the International updates. Take keen interest and pray that the change will promote the gospel of Jesus Christ in schools throughout the world. I am convinced that if the changes in the SU international Structure will be implemented according to the vision and guiding principles, together with a committed and active membership and staff, supportive partners and networks and above all the unfailing guidance and blessing of God, the National Committee will be strengthened in its mandate to steer SU Uganda to greater heights. Continuously pray for SU to live up to its calling.

Our annual theme for this year says; “…we are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Eph. 2:10). Take this as your theme and commit to do those good works as God gives you the enabling through the Holy Spirit.

With God’s grace, we shall endeavor to grow and serve together. God bless you as you read, internalize and reflect on this report.

Dr. KedraceTuryagyenda (Mrs)

Chairperson - National Committee,


This report details the activities and major challenges registered in the pursuit of our Mission objectives for the year 2015. It is a narrative of the initiatives undertaken throughout the year in an effort to contribute to the realization of the SU Uganda Vision – “Children and Youth, following Jesus, filled with hope and transforming the families and Nations of Africa.”

As we reflect on what happened last year, we thank God for having enabled us to attain significant achievements that are worthy noting and courageously facing milestones to draw lessons from.

The management remained firm and focused on upholding our identity as a Christian interdenominational, non-profit, volunteer based evangelical Organization that is linked to the global family of Scripture Union with a holistic and sacrificial orientation of working among children and young people in schools, through evangelism and establishment of discipleship clubs as well as helping people of all ages to engage with God through the promotion of Bible Reading and prayer.

Throughout 2015, we embarked on a long term strategy of proclaiming Jesus through building partnerships,

ear Friends, It is with great appreciation that I present to you yet another interesting and informative reading piece of the Scripture Union Uganda Annual report 2015.


enabling growth, creating systems and mobilizing needed resources. And it is our hope that what was started last year, will be used as a platform for developing our staff, volunteers and allies into an integrated team of mission partners that would be intent on making SU Uganda a community owned movement whose actions are promoted by the local people in their own societies as their own ministry that God has called them to without us necessarily coercing them.

With new programs such as Values Education Classes (VEC), we seek to reach out to every child and young person within the school world in Uganda, not only through direct evangelism but also through partnering with Churches and other agencies and individuals that share our vision of promoting development of Christian Character based on biblical values.

I wish to acknowledge with appreciation the many individuals, Churches and Organizations that have continued to support the Vision of SU Uganda in its effort to build hope among young people to be society transformers. Appreciation is also extended to the members of the National Committee, the Regional Area Committees, supporters and various working Committees for the technical, financial, material and moral support given to the staff.

Finally, I wish to applaud my colleagues, the staff for their untiring efforts, creative energies and involvement in all ministry activities that enabled us to achieve so much in 2015.

It is therefore my pleasure to share with you our great work through this report.

Dickens Zziwa SsenyonjoNational Director.


During the year, Scripture Union led ministry to schools in the Central, Eastern, Mid-Western, South Western, Northern & North Western regions. The priority school ministry focus areas were Evangelsim and Discipleship.

a. EvangelismEvangelistic events in 2015 focussed on giving pupils, students, & teachers/ school staff an opportunity to hear the gospel and respond to it. Specific activities that contributed to achieving this in the regions were; missions, school assemblies, Sunday chapel visits, visits to SU fellowships and handover functions of school clubs. Scripture Union teams shared the gospel through the Jesus film and other film shows & direct preaching. A new tract known as the Cross Talk was introduced. The Crosstalk explains the key messages of the gospel in a few steps, which are friendly to children & youth and can be used with adult groups as well. The year saw Evangelistic activities reach out to 55,368 Children & 120,652 youth in 162 primary & 316 secondary schools. We saw 30,286 Children and 12,004 youth respond to the gospel by stepping forward to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour

The Evangelistic events were boosted by the annual national mission, which brings together staff from all the regions on a mission journey to one region. The 2015 mission was held in the North Western region districts of Nebbi, Arua, Pakwach, & Zombo. 90 schools were reached with the Gospel.

The mission reached out to 45, 498 children and youth and 742 adults. 16, 531 children and youth and 105 teachers gave their lives to Christ.

1. School Ministry


Scripture Union workers preach the gospel at school assemblies in central and Mid-western region in 2015


Summary-Evangelism in 2015 vs 2014

a. DiscipleshipMany children & young people give their lives to Christ every year. Scripture Union aims to mentor them through Bible Clubs/ Fellowships in schools. This is done by encouraging and instructing them in the development of Christian Character so that they may become practicing Christians and servants of a world in need. In 2015, Scripture Union was able to nurture children, young people & adults especially patrons in schools through camps and conferences, establishing and supporting SU clubs, the church partnership project, trainings for leaders, VOICE (Values Orientation In Classroom Education) and the provision of materials for discipleship. Scripture Union directly supported clubs in 315 primary schools and 402 Secondary schools with her spiritual nurture programs. A lot of positive transformation was observed and shared through case stories & testimonies gathered from the schools.

620Schools

568Schools

Schools reached through evangelistic activities

Responses through evangelistic activities


I. Camps & ConferencesThe growth in interest for SU camping and conferences was seen in 2015 with a number of new camps held. A children’s camp was held at Mwiri Primary School in Jinja for the first time, the Manjasi Camp in Tororo and Kako camp in Masaka that had been revived two years ago continued to register good progress. The work of Committees enabled regions such as the North Western, to record a high number of camps and participants. A total of 10 residential camps were held with 2756 children& youth in attendance in the North Western Region alone. In total, Scripture Union organised 41 camps & conferences in Uganda in 2015, with 8984 children and youth attending. (See appendices for details). The camps & conferences saw children & young people make decisions for Christ, strengthen their resolve to read and apply God’s word, and were grounds where many positive choices were made as a result of the teaching and small groups eg. Bible studies.

II. Establishing & supporting SU clubs

The process of establishing and supporting SU clubs seeks to ensure that all SU clubs in schools are running a program with the following ten components;1. Have a regular group Bible study-at least once a week.2. Have daily consistent quiet time for every member 3. Members memorize Scriptures-at least one verse per week. 4. A Club has a trained patron and students’ committee. 5. Club members are taught Life skills. 6. Each SU club member is playing an active role in the life of their local church. 7. Club members are able to organize evangelistic events/outreaches within their own school. 8. Each SU club member owns a Bible. 9. The SU Club has a Consistent register of attendance for club members during fellowships. 10. The Club is registered with SU office (Shs. 20,000/- Annual Subscription)SU staff and volunteers served to establish and support clubs in 315 primary and 402 secondary schools. These clubs had an average total of 15748 children and 27724 youth attending their weekly meetings.

III. The Church Partnership Project

This was a 5 year partnership project between Scripture Union and World Vision Uganda in 10 districts. The goal for this project was to realise the Christian transformation and holistic wellbeing of children and their communities. The project successfully came to an end in September 2015. This was after successful implementation by Scripture Union in Rakai, Hoima, Bulisa, Nakasongola, Mbale, Butaleja,Gulu, Oyam-Kole and Bundibugyo. Evaluations done at the midterm and end of project all showed that Scripture Union’s role in the project had led to positive Christian transformation among Children, teachers and the community. The project also contributed to increase in SU’s coverage since SU worked to establish clubs in totally new schools.

41 Camps & conferences in Uganda in 20158984 children & youth

participated in SU camps


Key activities over the 5 year period

1. Training of trainers for Christian teachers on leading clubs and Life skills / values Education Over 351 teachers were trained by the project as trainers. The teachers ministered to 24,174 children through 174 junior SU clubs in the 10 districts.

2. Review workshops for teachersThe project conducted regular review workshops for the teachers leading clubs. During these workshops, the teachers were able to strengthen spiritual nurture programs in their schools through sharing with other teachers. The project organised a National Teachers Convention in 2015 for 91 model teachers from the 10 districts. The theme of the convention was “the role of schools and teachers in the spiritual nurture of children.”

3. Monitoring and support visits to schools174 schools were supported over the 5 year period through regular visits. Each school had a file with registers, daily activity forms and other essential tools. Scripture Union field assistants assessed the progress of each school based on feedback from the children, teachers, head teachers, parents and information recorded in the Spiritual nurture club file.

4. Children’s Camps and dialoguesThe project successfully conducted 12 children’s camps in which 2231 children were sponsored to participate for 5 days, 80 children were also sponsored to attend spiritual nurture camps in which other schools other than those in the project were involved. The camps helped the children get closer to God through teachings, workshops, and small group discussions. The children were also equipped with life skills during this time.

5. Bibles & Bible Reading Materials for schoolsFrom 2012, the project started purchasing and distributing Bibles and Bible reading materials to schools. This was after discovering that these materials were essential tools in the spiritual nurture of children. 3520 Bibles have been distributed to the schools under the Church Partnership Project during the 5 years. These were distributed a long with 9386 God and me devotional Books and over 11,292 Children’s Bible story books. These materials were of great benefit to the schools as they facilitated Bible teaching in the junior SU clubs. During the midterm evaluation, the children reported that the materials enabled them to improve their literacy skills.


Bible Based Values Curricula Produced for Scripture Union’s Life skills/Values program


IV. Trainings for LeadersScripture Union trained 566 patrons and 3022 children & student leaders on their roles in SU club leadership in 2015. While previous years saw staff focus on training patrons and high school committees only, 2015 was different because SU trained children leaders as well. SU trainings are aimed at instructing people of all ages in servant leadership and Life skills education intended to reduce risky behaviour among children and youth. While these leaders were trained, many schools still remained with untrained leaders due to limited resources and man power to reach each and every school where an SU club has been started.

V. VOICE (Values Orientation In Classroom Education)Scripture Union Uganda VOICE (an acronym for Values Orientation In Classroom Education) Africa is a Life Skills/Values programme designed especially for churches to use as an outreach to Primary and Secondary schools in their community. Using the VOICE Biblically based visualized values curriculum, church volunteers teach weekly Values Education Classes (VEC) in classrooms during school time. This programme is aimed to strengthen SUU church partnerships, build up and/or open schools for SU/JSU clubs, raise the standard of values in the schools/communities, and draw students and their families to Christ as their Saviour.

As of late 2015, pilot test teaching of all of the six modules (Truth, Honesty, Forgiveness, Purity, Self-Control, and Obedience) was completed on the Upper Primary, and Secondary levels in most of the SUU regions. The Lower Primary test teaching is also complete except for the Obedience Module which is planned to be test taught during 1st Term, 2016. Reports of transformation have been received from the test teachers, students, parents and school authorities. Each school where the programme has been conducted has welcomed the teaching of godly values and has requested to have it extended.

On the 6th of June, a VOICE training was held at SUU Campsite for interested Kampala churches/individuals; representatives from about 40 churches attended and at least three churches have implemented the programme. As a follow-up, the pastors of the churches who attended were invited to a 21st of July VOICE Vision Casting Breakfast at Namirembe Guest House. Interest in using the programme as an outreach into schools is high and follow-up is ongoing.

Truth & Honesty modules-full

curriculum now available for

teaching at lower & upper primary

and secondary level-packs are at

30,000/= and contain a teachers

manual with an audio music cd, a

visual aid book, and learners pack

Obedience, Purity, self control,

forgiveness test taught and will be

published in the next phase


Besides Kampala, several upcountry trainings were held in 2015 in Mbale, Mbarara, Arua, Bulambuli, Jinja and Busia. Plans are being implemented by SU Regional Coordinators to follow up the participants and expand training to other churches and groups. Trainings have also been conducted by Beth Baleke in several areas of South Sudan. The Ministry of Education in Juba has granted permission for SU to teach Biblical values in all Primary and Secondary schools; a growing number of schools are now receiving that teaching. Ethiopia is translating the Truth module into the Amharic language with plans to publish it for use there.

After more than a year without additional curriculum being published, Honesty on the Upper Primary level came off the press in January; and now, the Lower Primary and Secondary levels have also been printed. Praise God for a foundation grant to fund the publishing of Honesty, Forgiveness, and Purity in 2016.Earlier this year an SUU VOICE Orientation and Training of Trainers was held in January at SUU campsite for Regional Coordinators and key volunteers. As a result of the training, each region aims to mobilize and train at least ten churches from two districts to implement the programme during this school year. We look forward to the day when schools in every district will be impacted by the weekly teaching of godly values.

Ruth Haynes and Laura Bonney continue in their role of VOICE Africa Coordinators working closely with National Director, Dickens Ssenyonjo, and missionary to South Sudan and Ethiopia, Beth Baleke. Esther Nafula and Chris Mugweri help in multiple ways of administration, coordination, training, and publishing as VOICE full-time workers.

VI. Materials for clubs

Faith Comes By Hearing Program (Distribution of proclaimers/ audio Bibles)Scripture Union workers begun the process of identifying key schools in their regions in February, 2015. By the end of March, a total of 200 schools with a need for Bibles had been identified to start AUDIO BIBLE listening groups. The schools were selected on the basis that they had some simple structures to enable the effective use of the proclaimers (audio Bibles). SU staff also looked for schools where there was a great need for Bibles.

A total of 117, mainly primary and secondary schools with 125 listening groups have received audio Bibles. All the gadgets were in good condition, and had all the three options for charging. This phase of listening group formation mainly focused on schools that are within SU’s reach i.e schools that SU could easily visit to monitor. Proclaimers were placed in schools where SU had visited earlier to meet the leadership. On average, two leaders from each school have been trained on how to handle the audio bibles.

With many schools in Uganda closing their doors to non-academic programs, the schools reached with this program saw it as an opportunity to not only promote the spiritual wellbeing of their learners but also to promote active listening among them. The proclaimer is being used mainly through listening groups by students in primary and secondary schools. In some cases, the same proclaimer is used by school staff groups as well and some are shared between school and church groups. The listening is always followed by a feedback session on what the hearers have heard and how they can put it into practice. In secondary schools, the audio Bibles are used in group Bible studies where Bible study outlines developed by SU are used alongside the proclaimer to facilitate the discussion. In primary schools, groups listen, usually before a Bible lesson and give feedback before the main lesson is presented. In all cases, the leader begins by reviewing what the participants put into practice from the last session. The Program is helping Scripture Union meet its aim of encouraging people of all ages to meet God daily through Bible Reading and prayer


so that they may come to a personal faith in Jesus Christ, grow in Christian maturity and become both committed Church members and servants of a world in need. 5,850 Children & youth had the opportunity to participate in listening groups; some were one time participants while others are consistently participating in these groups, a number of these are children and youth with special needs.

Other materials to schools

SU workers provided Stories of Hope, a children curriculum for teaching the Bible developed by one hope for teaching Bible lessons to children in schools. SU was recognised by One Hope for having the greatest reachover the last ten years. In 2015 alone, over 60,000 copies of the Stories of Hope were placed in schools.Other materials distributed include;BibleBible study outlinesGideon’s BibleAnd Bibles for the visually impaired

Key Summaries, discipleship in 2015 vs 2014

Truth & Honesty modules-full

curriculum now available for

teaching at lower & upper primary

and secondary level-packs are at

30,000/= and contain a teachers

manual with an audio music cd, a

visual aide book, and learners pack

Obedience, Purity, self control,

forgiveness test taught and will be

published in the next phase

Schools that used proclaimers/audio Bibles distributed in 2015 under the Faith Comes By hearing program

1001Schools

717Schools

2014 2015

Schools SU Clubs established and supported


Children & Youth who participated in SU clubs where

staff visited for discipleship

Leaders trained in SU club roles


A number of these camps have been running annually for over 40 years and Jude Zziwa, SU’s Central Region Ministry Coordinator explains why;

“SU does great camps that are admired by even other organisations because of sessions like Bible study, quiet time/ devotion, games etc. that are well planned, impactful and appropriate for the groups we reach out to.”

SU’s intervention through camps continues to be fruitful in transforming the lives of young people. Melanie Magoba, an SU camp participant since 2010 has experienced tremendous transformation from her involvement. Now waiting to join university to study medicine, Melanie shares about her most recent SU camp, The Exodus Camp 2015, which was organised for students in s6 vacation,

“Whereas I came for camp excited because I was going to be around my peers who love God, deep inside, I knew I was running away from home. I felt anxious because of my family situation which was under attack from witchcraft, sickness, and poverty. Worry and discomfort weighed me down. With all this, my time at camp made me realise that I needed healing, deliverance and hope since I was getting back to my family, I stood on God’s word and was able to pray and say it during the last night. One of the leaders prayed with me! I felt peaceful and hopeful and realised that God is at work in my life as well as my family. Im so glad that I left this camp feeling joyful and look forward to the next camp in July.”

The camps directly tackle some of the major things influencing young people. We thank God for the support of the local community in the different parts of the country that has enabled us have all these camps. Young people like Melanie, who is now part of an after high school SU fellowship known as BF2 and doing volunteer work show us that there is hope for Uganda’s young people through the kind of ministry we do. We thank those that are supporting us to do this and continue to appeal that more will be burdened to give and pray. The SU BF2 Camp recieved wide press coverage in 2015 because of the unique approach of passing on bible based skills.

Magoba Melanie scored AAA in biology, Chemistry and Maths in her A’level exams released 2015 and as she continues with her journey studying medicine, She highlights that her participation in SU activities since 2010 has been a source of healing, deliverance and hope which have helped her stand firm in the midst of hardships all around.

The vast number of children and youth in Uganda presents both an opportunity and a challenge. While ministry to children and youth in Uganda is growing in strength, there is still the need for many more workers to become involved as there are many serious challenges facing ministry to children and youth. These include Islam, poverty, a lack of resources, and growing detrimental influences. Scripture Union Uganda’s vision is to see children and youth, following Jesus, filled with hope and transforming the families and nations of Africa.

Every year, SU leads various programs in Uganda to address the spiritual needs of school based children & youth. Scripture Union works in partnership with local churches.

Among SU’s Key activities are children and youth camps organised at the end of every school term. These usually bring together thousands of young people from across the

Healing, Deliverance & Hope through SU


Testimonies

“Being part of the JSU club has given me determination to study hard in order to achieve my dreams, I now know that when I pray, and work hard, I can succeed. I’m also glad that I didn’t end up in an early marriage. I almost did as a result of hopelessness from the many times I failed in the exams. My JSU club participation has given me hope that God loves me.”Lukera Albriget, Kaikanga P/S-Nakasongola

“Our Club is active and has seen a change in attendance from just students to even members of the school staff. We are seeing God work in a powerful way in our lives. In one of our outreaches, we prayed for a man who had been in hospital for a long time and he got healed. We also organized a schools SU conference attended by 7 schools in which 100 students gave their lives to Christ. We have also tasked our members to be exemplary in their academics and many are responding, with a good number already performing well this term.”

NAHURIRA VICTOR – Scripture Union Chairperson, Entebbe Airforce S.S (the club is organizing its silver jubilee in Entebbe.)

Listening to the proclaimer (Audio Bible) helps me know how to overcome temptation

“I always remember listening to the Bible passage when Jesus was fasting and the devil tempted him. This passage has encouraged me because I listened to how Jesus overcame the devil’s temptation and in the same way, I don’t allow to fall when I’m going through tempatation.” Mulongo Afra, P.6, Uganda Spastic Primary School,Kampala

I participate in my listening group (Audio Bibles)

“It was quite difficult for me to understand what was being shared in my Bible study group especially when people read from the Bible, sometimes, they wouldn’t do it well. The Proclaimer is so clear for me and has made it possible for me to be active during our Bible study group discussions.” Ayikoru Scovia, S.5, North Western Uganda

I am Banjirana Fred in p.7 class Kasonga p/s Kyangwali Refugee Camp, Hoima,15yrs old, I joined SU club in 2013 while in p.5, I thank God for Scripture union club and the patron for making me an important person in my community and the decisions that I make people do appreciate, I read the Bible & pray every day, I memorize scriptures which has helped me to keep strong. I love Galatians.5:1. I am also doing well in class because our patron always encourages us to be models in things we do.


A Scripture Union Staff delivers braille at Busega community

The Bookstall at the SU AGM


to love them. When she attended a Scripture Union training, her attitude that children were not relevant in church and were only there to pass time was challenged by God’s word. A Scripture Union Volunteer facilitator helped her build her understanding of Children ministry using a training known as ‘In Step With the Master Teacher. ‘

Peninah appreciates the fact that as part of her cycle through Scripture Union, she is being supported to work with Children by the very organization that helped her know God 10 years ago. Infact, she was recently invited to serve as a volunteer facilitator at a Scripture Union camp at Manjasi High School, Tororo. This experience was exceptional for her as God used her to train the young people about leadership during a workshop. Through her engagement with SU, God has helped her give attention to children in a better way than before. She has recently helped one of the children in her neighborhood who was being abused to find help. She is now guided by the understanding that Children are important and need her attention.

“MY SU TRAINING IS HELPING ME LISTEN TO MY CHILDREN MORE THAN EVER”

Although the last decade has seen growth in ministry to children in Uganda, there is a growing need to help children ministry workers appreciate and have a burden. SU, through its discipleship/ spiritual nurture program conducts Training Of Trainers Trainings which are helping many children workers; discover what the Bible says about children, have a burden to minister to children & think of new ways of effectively ministering to children.

“I wondered how I would be honest to love children. During the SU Camp, I met a Scripture Union facilitator, who thoroughly talked to me about children. I remember he gave me a questionnaire which is still challenging me up to now. Just one question, “Why does Sunday school exist in church?” “Is it because children disrupt the service; so they should be taken away from the adults?” I had boldly answered, “Yes.”-PeninahAriokot, Tororo

eninahAriokot accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and savior during a Scripture Union Camp in 2005 in Tororo, Eastern Uganda. She didn’t know then that 10 years later, she would serve with a Compassion assisted project as a Child development officer. Peninah loves the cycle she has gone through, having been nurtured in her journey with God by Scripture Union since high school. She specifically attributes the transformation in her life to Bible teachings& studies that helped her grow in her relationship with God.10 years down the road and Peninah is in the unique position of working with vulnerable children, tasked with helping them dream and achieve their dreams. Peninah shares that when she started working with children, she ‘honestly’ didn’t know how


Children read the bible during quiet time at a children’s camp held in Hoima - Midwestern Region

Students from Gayaza High School sing during the 2015 Gayaza Camp

Children from Hoima take part in a bible study duringa residential Conference at Kitara S.S - Hoima

A Child from Bundibugyo poses for a photo with a SU Volunteer faciilitator at a camp organised at Christ Church

S.S, in Bundibugyo


Scripture Union Uganda’s literature ministry seeks to produce and distribute materials for ministry. It also supports Scripture Union’s 2nd aim which is to encourage people of all ages to meet with God daily through the Bible and prayer so that they may come to personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, grow in Christian maturity and become both committed Church members and servants of a world in need. In 2015, the sale of Bible reading notes registered a 6% growth from 29,669 in 2014 to 33,504. This was attributed to increased promotion of the materials and also ease of access to the markets since the department was availed with a vehicle. However, the people using the materials at regional level was low and the department has set the regions as its area of focus in the coming year.The tables below show materials produced, purchased, sold, balances and the selling centres;

2. Literature Ministry

General Literature

Bible reading notes & uganda youth praise


NB: The above are places visited directly by the literature team at the head office and do not include those visited by agents of the literature department

The objective of Resource Mobilization in Scripture Union Uganda is to increase resources (human, financial and spiritual) to effectively run all the planned activities in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization.

As part of our working principles, we believe in praying for financial support and dependence on God while telling the Christian public of our needs without distorting the truth or using undue pressure.

We engaged in different fundraising activities such as Prayer; Membership recruitment and collection of membership subscriptions; undertaking Individual and local support events; foreign support raising; seeking Church support through awareness visits and SU Sundays; building Organizational Partnerships; Writing project Proposals; Running Jumble Sales; Engaging in Hire Services (e.g. Mattresses, Campsite & Boardroom); Establishing Income generating projects (Poultry farm and Crop Cultivation at the Campsite) and volunteer recruitment to raise the necessary resources to meet the ministry demands.

As part of our strategy to seek stronger partnerships with Churches and Organizations, we invited several Pastors to share with us during our Daily morning Devotions and also visited 22 Churches to both preach and publicize SU as a worthy ministry to partner with. As a result, I am happy to report that several alumni have come on board to make financial donations to SU on monthly, Quarterly and Annual basis. We thank God for the Pastors and Church leaders who accepted our requests.

We have also maintained designating Wednesdays for prayer & Fasting as a ministry culture passed on from our predecessors. We also had 40 Day period of Prayer & Fasting (2nd May – 10th June). We continued to hold Monthly Prayer Overnights (we held10) and Departmental Prayer Alters.

By the end of the year we had recruited a total number of 901 local donors on monthly, quarterly and annual basis; 561 members; held 3 Jumble sales; 55 residential groups hired the SU Campsite; started on the construction of cottages (the 1st one to be complete yet); visited 3 corporate fellowship (The Vision group, Bank of Uganda and Laborex Limited); had 2 prayer retreats and produced 4 quarterly prayer guides, hired out mattresses (we have 120 mattresses). Financial resources raised are reflected in the Financial reports.

Selling centres -2015

3. Resource Mobilisation


SU envisions a number of projects in its continued attempt to achieve self-sustainability and reliance. The head quarter project on the Nakulabye land hasn’t yet been realised. The SU campsite is another such project that we want to see go up from its current level.

In Arua, SU has 2 acres of land, office construction on this land has reached roofing and this is in progress. A number of materials worth 6,000,000/= were taken on invoice. The land title processing is ongoing. We have a borehole on this property being used by the community. There is urgent need to fence this property.

In Yumbe, Somebody has offered land at a very minimal price for SU Ministry in Yumbe and we are trusting God to acquire this property and establish a Resource centre on the land. (About 3acres at 10 million). Meetings are ongoing in the region on this.

In Lira we have a piece of land that was given to SU by the Diocese of Lango and we are making progress on getting key documentation of ownership. Incase any of you has access to a container which is in good condition, you could offer it to be used as a temporary office.

In Mbale, the SU house needs renovation. The office is currently renting space from the Anglican Diocese of Mbale. Our house is in an inhabitable state due to wear and tear yet it is a prime property.

We continue to use our premises in Mbarara at Besania and plans for farther development of the property are urgently needed because of its central location within the municipality.

Please join us in suggesting ways of ensuring all these SU properties are put to good use.

In the past year Scripture Union worked with 32 Key committees across the country. These committees have been highlighted in the appendices. The work of committees continues to show that SU work is sustainable in the various regions through partnership with the local people.

By the end of 2015, Scripture Union had a total of 26 staff serving in the different areas of operation, the ministry also had 3 missionaries. The Scripture Union staff team was as below as of 31st December 2015.

Administration

Mr.Joshua Magada – Head of Administration Mr. Dennis Byasi -Partnership Coordinator/ M & E Officer. Mrs. Joy Nyesigye -Front Desk Manager / Resource MobilizerMr.Patrick Nyaa - Security Officer Mrs.Justine Kibirige -Welfare Personnel/ Assistant

Finance/ Accounts Department

Miss. Mary Nankanja -AccountantMiss. Sylvia Nalukenge- Accounts Assistant

4. SU development & sustainability projects

6. SU staff Matters


Literature Department

Mrs. Esther Agnes N. Muhumuza -Head, Literature Mr. Emmanuel Jean Kamya - Literature Assistant/ Marketing Officer

Development Department Mr. Samuel Turyahikayo –Head, Planning & Development Mrs. Joan Mwenda - Development Assistant Mr. Robert Ssenyonjo – Resource Mobilization Assistant

SU Campsite staff

Mr. Joseph Kavuma –ManagerMr. Henry Kabunga – Campsite CatererMr. Luke Dradiga- Security PersonnelMr. Sande Andeku-Security Personnel

Central Region

Mr. Jude Zziwa – Regional Youth CoordinatorMr. Junior Kababnda-Regional Children’s Coordinator

North Western Region Mr. Joshua Anguyo – Regional Coordinator

Mr. Emazu Kennedy-Assistant Coordinator

Northern Region

Mr. Job Okeng – Regional Youth Coordinator

Mr. John Nathan Owora – Regional Children’s Coordinator

Mid-Western Region

Miss. Grace Katwesige – Regional Coordinator

Mr. Innocent Atugonza- Assistant Coordinator-Children

Eastern Region

Mr. Gideon Nyomorosu – Regional Coordinator

South Western Region

Mr. Ndolorire Enos Bakunda

Special Needs

Mr. Patrick Kizito – Special Needs Ministry Coordinator

Missionaries

Ms. Elizabeth Baleke

Ms. Laura Bonney

Ms. Ruth Haynes


Eastern Region

Othieno Conrad

Mushikoma Shem

Khabuya Judith Hope

Omusolo Arthur Kamya

Wasangayi Jabin

Gamisha Deborah

Namatati Martin

Central-JSU

Onyango Pascal

Carol Atuheire

Jeanner Namukasa

Literature

Stephen Lumoro

Henry Kivumbi

Sylvia Muhigo

Betty Tusingwire

Mid Western Region

Matovu Isaac

Nakyagaba Florence

North Western Region

Badaru Christine

Candia Histon

Manaba Ivan

Tianiru Dorine

Aladina Phiona

Northern region

Okello Thomas

Onekalit Charles Onyango

Ogwok Isaac

Charles Oruro

Nyanja Stephen

Ocen James

Ocen Ibrahim

Omony Emmanuel

Central-Special Needs Ministry

Gloria Nabumba

Maria Nasanga

Rodney Tenwya

Central-High School

Isaac Byamukama

Steve Musana

Moses Musinguzi

Ernest Tenwya

Nuwagaba Nicholas

South Western Region

Akampa Collins


As some of you might perhaps know; the global family of Scripture Union International will be celebrating 150 years, next year in 2017 and that will mark the launch of a new global shift in SU governance internationally.

The move to a new global framework by SU International was first conceived in November 2012 in Malaysia where all SU leaders from around the world, (including Chairpersons and National Directors of each SU National Movement) gathered to listen to God and each other, as they reflected on the Vision and future of the global SU movement beyond 150 years of existence in what was called the SU Living Hope process. As a follow-up to the recommendations collected at the SU Living Hope gathering in Malaysia, extensive consultations were made with much prayer to God about the direction of the SU global movement beyond 2017.

Consequently, impelled by the spirit of Living Hope and encouraged by “God moments”; the members of the expanded Scripture Union International Council at their council meeting of 19th -22nd September 2014 at Jackson’s Point, Ontario Canada felt increasingly drawn together to carefully review the effectiveness of SU ministries as spelt out by the SU aims, beliefs and working principles. This marked the first step in the journey to form the following resolution on 22nd September 2014 that was later adopted to lay the foundation for the new SUI global framework.

The details of the resolution included;

1. (Our Mission as a movement). Scripture Union has a mission which is stated in the SU International Aims, Beliefs and Working Principles and was affirmed at the Living Hope Event in November 2012. Ultimately, what we do as SU movements and as a global SU Community is an outworking of those Aims, Beliefs and Working Principles. They define us locally and globally.

2. (Our affirmation of SU Movements). We affirm the vital role of SU movements in carrying out SU ministry locally, building local leadership, developing local financial capacity, working with the local Christian church and meeting the requirements of local culture, conditions and laws. We seek to strengthen the local SU ministry and not to undermine or diminish it.

3. (Our vision of Interdependence). As a global movement, united by our SU name and logo (in their various forms), we are all affected and enriched by each other. We want to see SU ministry around the world strong and growing, through support and collaboration between movements, facilitated by a SU global board and team.

4. (Our affirmation of the SU global board) We affirm the role of an SU global board and team in facilitating development and supporting the work of SU movements, maintaining good stewardship of the SU name, logo and reputation, guiding and advising as needed, and promoting the work of the Scripture Union movement globally, as reflected in the Aims, Beliefs and Working Principles.

5. (Our journey towards new collaborative structures) We recognize we are in a changing world and need a global framework to enable us to meet each other’s needs, and to fulfil our mission. While we have not yet arrived at our destination, we are on a journey together towards new arrangements so that SU movements can connect with and support each other, coordinated by an SU global board and team which will involve:

7. SU international updates


a) community groups and networks, as a way to engage strategically, collaborate, train staff and volunteers, grow together spiritually, participate in global consultation and support each other;

b) sharing stories, resources and information, for prayer, encouragement and support;

c) partnership, companionship or accompaniment, as agreed between particular SU movements;

d) a new team of field development personnel;

e) the enhancement of global capacity, particularly for communications and fund development; and

f) a global gathering of chairpersons and key leaders each six years, for strategic purposes.

1. (Supporting the SU community financially) We recognize movements’ financial constraints and the need for the SU movement at every level to seek new sources of income. However, we also recognize that our vision of interdependence will require greater financial support from SU movements over time.

2. (Transition) While our international and regional structures served us in the past and continue to serve in some respects, we resolve to engage in a process of transition to a new collaborative model. This will require that:

a) a transition team continues, respectfully and sensitively, to work through any concerns or difficulties held by any SU movement;

b) the current regions and regional director roles will be transitioned-out, and community groups and field development personnel transitioned-in, each in accordance with an agreed transition plan, as funding permits;

c) a new paper will be circulated to the SU International Council and then SU movements by end of 2014, taking account of the written comments about Paper 3 received from around the world and the discussion at Jackson’s Point;

d) a Covenant of Interdependence will be produced, bearing in mind the feedback received on Paper 3 and the discussion at Jackson’s Point, and sent to SU movements by mid-2015 (for formal commitment in 2017);

e) arrangements to elect a new SU global board, formal commitment to the Covenant of Interdependence, membership of the SU global ‘entity’ by SU movements, and necessary changes to the constitution of Scripture Union International Council, will be developed for adoption by a General Assembly of the SU global movement in 2017.

Therefore, what this means is that the current SU Regional and Sub-regional structures will be dissolved and instead there will be community groups and networks for sharing strategies, collaboration, fellowship, training, support, resources and information for prayer, partnerships and consultations on global issues.

The main purpose of having Community groups is to have a belonging, journeying together on ministry & people development, and mutual accountability. So far, 5 communities have been established in Africa and SU Uganda belongs in what we was called the Eastern Africa Community constituted by Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, S. Sudan and will later include Somalia, Eritrea, and eastern parts of DRC.


As we embark on a new year of service,it is our appeal that we will all play a positive role in changing the spiritual wellbeing of Uganda’s Young people. Here are some key areas of focus and we will pursue them in line with SU’s 5 year strategic plan. We kindly as for you prayers and support;

Proclaiming Jesus-we believe that all children and young people of school going age in this country should have the opportunity to hear and respond to the good news about Jesus, thus making evangelism a priority in all areas of our ministry activities.

Building Partnerships and networks – inspiring and motivating stronger relationships with all stakeholders to be committed in supporting the SU Uganda Vision and Mission in whichever way they can but with special emphasis on Bible engagement, evangelism and discipleship of children and young people. Partnerships with churches and other agencies that share our vision and values are an important way in which we deliver our ministry. We will strive to avoid duplication of ministry where it is already well established and we will seek out partners with expertise in areas of ministry that we do not have.

Enabling Growth – developing our staff, volunteers and supporters into an integrated team of mission partners so that we are recognized not merely as a schools’ ministry but as a mission of God’s people intent on an impact on today’s society. We are keen on making SU a community owned movement whose actions are promoted by the local people in their own societies as their own ministry that God has called them to without us necessarily coercing them.

Creating Systems - seeking to remain focused despite the growing need to shift the style of ministry because of the changing trends. We realize the need to communicate our objectives and how we intend to achieve them in ways that would not contradict our belief even though our approach may seem obsolete to the outside world. Making it easier forall our volunteers and supporters to engage in all aspects of the movement’s mission would enable them to develop a mission movement mind-set that would eventually transform their commitment into professional proficiency. In that way, training and equipping others to mentor and carry on what we do will serve to grow the ministry.

Mobilizing Resources – exploring all possible avenues of raising both financial and human resources to aid ministry support through assured means of sustainability. We will deliberately try to review the way in which we obtain and use financial resources in order to grow them further, while taking advantage of the good will we have among various professionals who have immensely benefited from our programs and ministry. This way, we will ensure we develop an appropriate support infrastructure and build a firm resource base for the future generations to do ministry without undue distractions for lack of funds.

Conclusion

We had 5 staff move on in 2015 after serving the ministry faithfully in various key roles. We thank them for their contribution in making SUU a better ministry. We also had some of our staff get married as well as some new members who were added to the SU family.

We thank you all for the continued sacrifice you make to ensure that Scripture Union remains on course in her desire to fulfill her Mission and Vision. Our theme for this year was taken from “Ephesians 2:10, For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

8. Prayer & appeal for 2016


I take the pleasure to share with you the financial performance of SU for the period ended 31st December 2015, which is reflected in the statement of financial position, statement of comprehensive income and the statement of cash flows.

The accounts were audited by the JP Partners, Certified Public Accountants who have issued an unqualified report.

From the statement of comprehensive income, it is noted that there was an improvement in the revenue streams at Ugx 1,675,601,877 in 2015 compared to Ugx 1,365,202,686 of 2014. This is attributed to a significant increase in the donor grant contributions which doubled from Ugx 410,808,200 in 2014 to Ugx 855,441,684 in 2015. Internally generated revenues also increased by 22% in 2015. On the other hand we registered a major decline in our local grants.

I take this opportunity to thank and appreciate all of you that have ensured that you share your resources with SU and have enabled its activities to continue running.

reetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. First, I want to thank God for the several partnerships that he has given us and those relationships that we have continued to enjoy with all of you. Also, for the work, effort and support that you have given Scripture Union Uganda this year ended 31st December 2015.


In regard to expenditure, we endeavored as much as possible to work within the available means to carry on the various activities geared towards achieving the ministry objectives. The total expenditure was Ugx 1,307,120,050. This registers a final position that reflects an accounting surplus position of Ugx 246,496,400.

It is however clear that SU still works under limited funds especially when it comes to field activities which involve the monitoring of the SU children and youth clubs in schools across all districts.

There was no major capital expenditure besides the minimal developments in land and building at the camp site. There was therefore an overall slight decline in our total assets employed at the end of the year 2015.

Our accounts receivable increased by 43.2 million from the literature sales. This is due to the fact that the Bible reading materials are distributed towards the end of the year. We however continue making an appeal to all our partners who take literature materials on credit to pay up early enough for the smooth operations of the ministry.

A stable financial system is very important to ensure growth of an organization; unless the members do resolve otherwise, the National Committee has affirmed in detailed financial statements that “nothing has come to the attention of the National Committee to indicate that the SU shall not remain a going concern for at least the next twelve months from the date of this statement.”

On behalf of the National Committee, I wish to thank the JP partners for the timely report, advice and faithful service, they have rendered to us for their 3 year full term. And dear members, as you all might know, our Constitution stipulates that we should change Auditors after every 3 year full term. Below is a list of 4 firms we contacted and from whom we propose that this General Meeting can choose the one to become our next Auditors.

1. BVL & Co, Certified Public Accountants

Mr Ben Okello Luwum B.COM, FCCA, CPA

2. BMR Associates

Mr Muhereza Yason Rwakajwengye ACCA, CPA

3. Kazibwe, Kenneth and Stephen Certified Public Accountants.

4. Pim & Company certified Auditors.

Brian Robert Jjemba

Treasurer


Students at St. Lawrence, Horizon testify during an SU fellowship

Participants at the Gayaza Camp listen to a speaker in one of the general sessions

Students at Kibuli S.S minister to their colleagues during a Sunday fellowship.

A team of volunteers who form an SU band lead Worship during a school outreach

A child at a compassion program at Kasenyiin Mubende reads the bible as an SU

facilitator leads a session


A Child reads God and Me during a campin Bundibugyo

Students follow the sharing of the Gospel during Cross-talk

Small group bible study at the BF2 camp, a camp for vacists and university students.

Students at St. Lawrence, London College after receiving an audio bible andpurchasing bible study outlines


Students attend a session at the SUGayaza camp

An SU worker ministers at a P.7 rally atWellsprings P/S Bweyogerere

Nabisunsa Girls students worship during fellowship

Nabisunsa Girls worship during fellowship

Students pray at an SU Camp


Guide to elections

1. Mrs. Rhoda Kalema. N 2. Mr. Paul Banoba 3. Mrs Rebbecca Banoba 4. Mr. John Paul Sajjabbi 5. Dr. Florence Sajjabbi 6. Mr. Robby Muhumuza 7. Mr. Moses Raamu Nareeba 8. Mrs. Deborah Mugawe 9. Mrs Monica K Tibwita 10. Mrs Naume Katushabe 11. Mrs Hellen Adoa 12. Mr. Herbert Ngobi 13. Mrs Christine Kyayonka Obonyo 14. Ms. Laura Bonney 15. Ms. Ruth Haynes

SU Life Members

1. National Committee

2. Auditors: JP Partners:- (their term expires and we need to elect new auditors) 3.Legal Advisers:-Kato Sekabanja (He continues unless the AGM wishes to replace him)

NAME POSITION Guide to elections

Mrs, Turyagyenda Kedrace Chairperson All Eligible to serve another term

Dr Fred K. Muhumuza (PHD) Vice- Chairperson

Mr. Jjemba Brian Robert Treasurer

Focus representative Member

Mr. Omwony Francis Member

Mr. Kiyimba Kisaka Peter Member

Mr. Ruhweza Daniel Member

Mr. Mukhama Simon Peter Secretary

Mr. Kisa Christopher Ebenezer Member

Mr. Kasamba Stephen Member

Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe Member

Pr. Mutebe Jairus Member

Mr. Ssenyonjo Dickens Zziwa (ND) National Director

Note:

Life Membership

is one million shillings per

individual


Camp Held Number of participants in 2015

Date it was held

KASUF (Koboko Area Scripture Union Fellowship) – High School Conference

221 24th – 29th April 2015

KASUF – JSU Conference 113 24th – 29th April 2015 Arua Regional Conference – High School 542 14th – 19th Aug 2015 Arua Regional Conference - JSU 385 15th – 20th Aug 2015 Adjumani High School Conference 315 15th – 19th Aug 2015 Nebbi Area High School Conference 480 5th – 9th Dec 2015 Nebbi Area JSU Conference 165 5th – 9th Dec 2015 Moyo Area High School 187 10th – 16th Dec 2015 Moyo Area JSU 98 10th – 16th Dec 2015 TASUF (Terego Area Scripture Union Fellowship) High School Conference

250 5th – 9th Dec 2015

Exodus ( vacists entrepreneurship)-Central Region

90 13th-17th Feb 2015

Mubende youth life skills camp-Mubende 200 18thJuly Bf2 ( universities and vacists) 120 campers 23rd-28thJuly. Students an leaders conference at st stevens kisugu-Kampala

600 students 19th June

Kako students camp-Masaka 130 students August Gayaza Camp-Central Region 680 3rd -8th Dec Kitgum Annual Camp 186 14th-17th August Aduku Annual Youth Camp 400 12th-17th October Lira Annual Youth Camp 105 4th-7th December JSU Gulu Camp 90 17th to 21st August JSU Lira Camp 228 7th to 12th December P.7 one day rally-Lira 315 24th October P.7 one day rally-Dokolo 220 23rd October SUU Leadership & Life skills Training Youth Camp in Tororo

187 24th – 29th April 2015

SUU Leadership & Life skills Training Children’s Camp in Mbale

220 15th – 20th August 2015

SUU Leadership & Life skills Training Youth Camp in Ngora

320 4th – 9th December 2015

SUU Leadership & Life skills Training Children’s Camp in Butaleja

100 5th – 8th December 2015

CHILDREN CAMP IN MAY AT KITARA SS 192 1st-6th/05/2015 ONE DAY YOUTH CONFERENCE - KIBOGA 89 27/06/2015 Mid Western Region CHILDREN CONFRERENCE IN AUGUST

125 14th-19th AUG 2015

P7 CANIDATE RALLY-Midwestern Region 414 17/10/2015 Mid Western DEC YOUTH CONFRENCE 215 4th-9th Dec 2015 Mwiri Primary Camp 118 25th – 28th April Kako Camp 41 14th-19th-Aug Campsite camp-Entebbe 150 7th-12th-Dec- One Day Conferences P.7 Leavers rallies in Lugazi 450 24th October Bweyogerere – Wellspring P/S 16 7th October King of Kings - Iganga 105 31st October Ikulwe – Mayuge 97 31st October Luuka 25 31st October

Lists-2015 Camps & Conferences


Lists-Committees

Name of Committee Scope/area Name of Chairperson North Western Regional Committee Oversees the Region Mrs. Hellen Drateru Droma VASUF (Vurra Area Scripture Union Fellowship)

One County Mr. Atiangu Paul

MASUF (Maracha Area Scripture Union Fellowship)

District Rev. Onzima Gad

TASUF (Terego Area Scripture Union Fellowship)

County Rtd. Rev. Can. Ram Dravu

Nebbi Area Scripture Union Fellowship (divided into Pakwach, Parombo, Nebbi Town and Paidha)

Two Districts (Nebbi and Zombo)

Ms. Diana Kermu

Yumbe Area District Mr. Abale John Bosco Ma’di Area Scripture Union Fellowship (divided into Moyo and Adumani)

Two Districts (Moyo and Adjumani)

Rev. Fabian (Adjumani) Mr. Rokani Charles (Moyo)

Oyibu Area Scripture Union Fellowship County Ag. Mrs. Achan Betty KASUF (Koboko Area Scripture Union Fellowship)

District Mr. Arike Charles

Northern Region Committee Regional Mrs. Magaret Ocen Deleo Kitgum Area Committee Sub Regional Magendo Denish Komakech District Area Committee Kitgum Okeny Pennington District Area Committee Apac Charles Oruro District Area Committee Alebtong Mr. Kizza Opio Area Committee Oyam/Kole Patrick Okwir Area Coordinator Kalongo Francis Okidi District Area Committee Gulu Mr. Martine Okello JSU District Committee Dokolo District Ogwal Samuel JSU District Committee Oyam District Ayella Isaac Mbale/Eastern Region Area Committee

Eastern Region Emmanuel Nyiringabo

Soroti Area Committee Soroti Peter Omunyin Katakwi Area Committee Katakwi George Amuria Area Committee Amuria Hellen Agadi Tororo Area Committee Tororo Tom Nakhaima Butaleja Area Committee Budumba and Kachonga Tonny Higudo Kapchorwa Area Committee Kapchorwa & Kween Joel Chebet Ngora Area Committee Ngora Vincent Etweu Kumi Area Committee Kumi Grace Among Buikwe Lugazi Mrs Harriet Katate Regional committee mid western pastor john byenkya District area committee kiboga district rev. musinguzi ediward South western region committee south western region mdme mable twinamatsiko


Mr. Ssenyonjo zziwa Dickens Mr. Magada Joshua Mr. Turyahikayo Samuel

Ms. Katwesige Grace Mr. Lasuba Gideon Mr. Kabanda Junior

Mr. Kizito Patrick Mr. Anguyo Joshua Mr. Owora Joshn

Mrs. Muhumuza Esther Mr. Zziwa Jude Mr. Okeng Job


Mr. Atugonza Innocent Mr. Emazu Kennedy Mrs. Justine Kibirige

Mr. Ssenyonjo Robert Mr. Kamya Jean Emmanuel Mrs. Mwenda Joan

Miss. Nankanja Mary Mr. Byasi Dennis Mrs. Nyesigye Joy

Miss. Nalukenge Sylvia Mr. Kavuma Joseph Mr. Kabunga Henry


Mr. Ndolorire Enos Bakunda

Ms. Elizabeth Baleke & Lisa Ms. Ruth Haynes Ms. Laura Bonney


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