JFM Mourns Nkuutu Shaban, One of the Old Folks whom JFM has been Feeding
When we announced our program, the Holy Spirit led us to the right people, and Nkuutu Shaban and his wife Joeria were one of the first people spotted. JFM has gifted the elderly couple for a year, but today, when we visited them, we found unfortunate news. Nkuutu was knocked down by a speeding car last Tuesday and lacked medication for a week; this contributed to his death. Both he and his wife are too old to take care of each other. He was a special person to JFM who always appreciated JFM gifts; however much we loved him, God loved him more. Our hearts ached when we landed on the news of his loss. He was a fantastic person.
JFM gave two sacks of rice at the vigil to help feed the mourners in the process today. May his soul enlighten the garden of paradise. He had accepted Christ, and for that reason, he is safe in the hands of his maker. We really can’t figure out how life will be for the lonely Joeria after the untimely death of her husband. They have been together for five decades.
There will be no more physical presence for sure—our most profound condolences in these trying moments to her. However, JFM will continue providing for the widow as Jesus provides.
William J. Wegener (Bill) is the founder and director of JesusFedMe.com, a ministry with a simple yet powerful mission: to feed the hungry, share the gospel of JESUS CHRIST, and transform lives in Uganda. Bill believes that meeting both physical and spiritual needs is the best way to reflect the love of GOD, and through JFM, countless lives have been touched.
Under his leadership, JesusFedMe.com has:
Delivered food daily to poor families and orphans. | Dug wells to provide clean water to villages. | Built homes and resource centers for struggling communities. |. Established the Miracle Medical Center (MMC) in Nakaseke District, providing medical care where none was available. |. Launched the CVTI Skilling Center, offering vocational training and hope for the future.
Bill’s heart for the poor flows from the words of JESUS in Matthew 25:35: “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in.” He often says that every bag of rice delivered, every child clothed, and every prayer offered is a reminder that GOD’s love is real and practical.
None of this would be possible without faithful donors who give generously. Bill sees himself not just as a director, but as a steward—ensuring that every dollar makes a difference in feeding the hungry and leading souls to CHRIST. His vision is to see communities in Uganda transformed, both physically and spiritually, through the power of the gospel and the kindness of those who support the work.
