A month has passed since JFM shared the sad news of the untimely death of Shaban Nkuutu, Joeria’s husband. They were married for over 50 years. Nkuutu was knocked to the ground by a speeding car that drove off, which claimed his life, leaving Joeria lonely and helpless. It should be noted that the couple was being taken care of by JFM with basic needs. We don’t necessarily revisit the same people, but when you are old and helpless, we try to have them in our cycle of giving.
Joeria shares with us her miserable life after losing her beloved husband. “I couldn’t imagine my life without my husband, but now even a small knock scares me. I feel insecure at the moment. Life is threatening,” said the granny. She says since her husband’s departure, she hasn’t been able to smile until today when JFM visited. “It is today that I smiled,” said Joeria.
JFM found maize flour being prepared, but rice brought by JFM outclassed maize flour. It is a fact that many Ugandans afford rice only at Christmas or a memorable holiday.
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.
