How I got involved
with the deaf Ministry
At an
Age of 14, I learnt Ugandan Sign Language because of my cousin who is Deaf,
Because I had the interest and passion for it made me learn so fast. I
discovered lots of problems facing the deaf world : in education sector, in job
seeking and even the Pentecostal churches in Uganda.
Later
I found myself volunteering as a sign language interpreter for the deaf. I
interpreted church services, In Hospitals, Prisons, conferences, workshops
etc.
Deaf Hearing United was Ywam Ministry lead by Fielders, My first appearance in the deaf ministry was in 2011, in a family Worshop, I loved everything especially those moments when we were given an opportunity to sign.
later on, I needed more of it, until the Fielders had to invite me to their Home every afternoon. I had sessions of sign language, played soccer with Laurence and Jerome(Adam's Two boys) we could have time watching movies and soccer. our favorite sports team was Arsenal
In the 2013, I was involved in the first deaf and hearing youth camp, what an experience I had traveling to Lobone a village in south Sudan. to be honest it was more fun, we arrived to the village in the evening with warm welcome , the following day was marked with Prayer walk, and door to door ministry, I loved making new friends in the village through playing soccer and also thought them how to play chess.
We began
to translate Bible stories in to Ugandan sign language then the deaf could
perform it in drama form.
We also composed signed songs after intensive study of the scriptures, Visited deaf families and taught the hearing members sign language in order for the family to use common language with them.
Deaf Youth Camps
Deafs from western Uganda perfoming thier cultral dance during one of the youth camps
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Ojak and Jospeh both deaf, leading one of the sessions of the deaf cultural dance and drama     The deafs are divided into bible study groups to dig deeper in to the word, during the small group all given opportunity to share their views and how the word has influenced them and how they tend to apply in to their lives. Some of them were able to share deep stuffs and we prayed together for them. |
At some point in life many people become deaf, the cause of deafness varies from person to person. some people are born deaf, others become deaf due to sickness and strong medication such as quinine, Deafness might be caused due to environmental factor such as Loud explosives, thunder and Lightening, Loud music and Old age.
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