On May 9th, 2014, Good Shepherd's Fold celebrated 20 years.
20 years since a double amputee, his wife, and their 9 adopted children moved to Uganda and started a home. Wayne Walker, along with his wife Bonnie Sue, took in hundreds of children to whom they became mom and dad. Although they had few resources, they had something greater to share - Jesus Christ. And share they did, to every child who entered Good Shepherd's Fold.
20 years of abandoned, vulnerable, and disabled children finding hope and love in a family with the greatest bond of all - Jesus Christ.
20 years of children transforming into men and women who embraced Jesus Christ as their Savior. Men and women who founded children's homes of their own. Worship leaders. Artists. Pastors. Musicians. GSF's heritage is rich and powerful.
20 years of a ministry with ramifications echoing into eternity.
Good Shepherd's Fold spent Friday, May 9th reflecting on the past 20 years of God's faithfulness, celebrating the present of what Good Shepherd's Fold is today, and looking forward to the things God has in store for us tomorrow - things greater than we can think or imagine and only because of our Lord and Savior. What a beautiful reunion it was. GSF children and staff came from all over Uganda, the founder of GSF flew from Texas, and hundreds of others who contribute to GSF on a daily basis, whether medical officials or members of the feeding program, gathered for the beautiful occasion.
But the anniversary didn't end on May 9th. It continued through the entire weekend. Saturday was an exclusive reunion where previous and current GSF children came together to have a more intimate time of testimonies as well as a wonderful chorus of praise and worship time for their great Father. There are no words to express the power of 200+ previous and current GSF children with no earthly father singing "I Have a Father / He Knows My Name."
We wrapped up the weekend anniversary with a trip to the original GSF location - a single home in Wairaka that once housed hundreds of children. The trip back to the house was one exciting ride down memory line. The stories flowed from those who once lived there. What a special time. What a wonderful family reunion. What a beautiful foretaste of the reunion we will one day enjoy in Heaven.
He knows my name,
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that fall,
and He hears me when I call.
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| The Hosanna Choir, made up of our GSF kids, presenting at the anniversary |
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| In honor of Wayne Walker, our founder, the main road at GSF is now named "Wayne Lane." |
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| Wayne |
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| Me and my date =) |
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| The GSF clan |
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| A Sunday Service on the lawn of the original GSF house in Wairaka |
Our hearts are lifted in praise to the One who made that annversary possible. The video was a precious reminder that though they are nameless to the rest of the world, they are known by the Father Himself!
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you and journey with you through such colorful photos. Great photo of you and Daniel, beautiful dress. Our prayers are with you both as well as our love! What a great testimony of the Walkers.
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