What a day of celebration at JFM today. We were given so many gifts we could barely contain them all. That’s right, we were given hundreds of smiles and gifts of laughter and were overwhelmed with presents of joy. The Bible says, “it’s better to give than to receive. Today, we received far more than we gave.” We are still unwrapping gifts of joy in abundance as we are back home confident that Jesus showed up today. We truly understand the joy of giving, but the pure jubilation of seeing so many happy faces and healed hearts and knowing that the love of Jesus was spread gives us so much more than we can comprehend. Oh, what a Christmas this is.
Even more, this past year has seen its share of troubles, greedy people, unthankful and even some very cruel people, but if we shed light, opened up a small crack in someone’s heart, and helped to put a smile on that person, it was all worth it. And on a personal note: Mathiew and I are blessed beyond words for being chosen to do this glorious work. Yes, we received the greatest gift of all, and this is putting a smile on Jesus’ face. As we help the “least of these,” we have touched the ONE that gave them life.
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.
