Canadian Adventist Mission Team Brings Hope and Healing to Lubowa Community
A missionary team from the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada, in partnership with the Quebec Conference and ADRA, visited Uganda for a community outreach mission. They conducted medical screening for children, painted school buildings, and were supported by the Newlife Ambassadors. The experience was described as spiritually uplifting, with both youth and elderly exemplifying mission as a lifestyle.
7/29/20252 min read
Lubowa, Uganda – A team of missionaries from the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada, in collaboration with the Quebec Conference and the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), recently concluded a life-changing mission trip to Uganda. The outreach focused on hands-on community support, with medical services, school renovation, and youth involvement taking center stage.
The visiting team were joined by Newlife Adventist Church Ambassadors, conducted medical screening for children at a local orphanage and primary school. In addition to the health outreach, the team painted school buildings and roofs, significantly improving the learning environment for the children.
Pastor Patrick, a member of the Canadian delegation, expressed deep appreciation for the warmth and faith of the Ugandan people. “We have received much more than we came to give,” he shared. “We were welcomed with open arms, we saw joy on the faces of the children, and we have been uplifted by the unshakable faith the people here place in God. It has been both encouraging and spiritually rewarding.”
Speaking on the sidelines, interviewed by Kule of Shalom Insights for Christ, Elder Muwonge, an Elder of New Life Adventist Church, explained that the team sought to serve a community with specific, tangible needs. “The orphanage was selected through a rigorous process, ensuring that the impact would be meaningful. This was a great opportunity to connect service with real community needs,” he said. He also emphasized the importance of youth involvement in missions. “The youths should not wait for special privileges to serve; they should simply ask, ‘What needs to be done?’ and then go out and do it. Missions should unite the young and old in a common purpose.”
A standout moment of the mission was the dedication of a 77-year-old woman who joined the journey and participated actively in the work. Her resilience and commitment served as a living testimony that “mission is a lifestyle,” inspiring both the youth and adults alike.
The visit has left a lasting impact on both the local community and the mission team. With strengthened partnerships between churches in Canada and Uganda, the trip has opened doors for continued collaboration in faith, service, and compassion.
