200 secondary school students from around Wakiso town joined the Joy Centre on February 26, 2012 for the first All-Schools Service of the New Year.

It was a glorious celebration of the goodness of God, filled with song, dance and, of course, the latest gospel hits played by our favorite Christian disc jockey, DJ Twonjex.

Students of St. John SSS at the All-Schools Service

As the years have gone by, the schools participating in the service have taken up greater roles in ministry. Songs of worship were led by the choir from St. Michael International School and many students expressed interest in playing integral roles in the service next year. We praise God that many young hearts yearn to serve Him in great ways.

Perhaps the best example of this service came from Becky, a regular participant in the Joy Centre teen camps, who has attended the All-Schools Service in the past. (more…)

By Benoni Mugarura-Mutana

Have you received Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord?

If you have, he has set you free through his victory over sin and death on the cross. Your destiny is eternal and your security is in Christ.

If you are not experiencing freedom, it may be because you have not stood firm in the faith or have not actively taken your place in Christ. Your daily victory as one chosen by God is at stake if you fail to claim and maintain your position in Jesus.

Here are some verses from the Bible to remind you of who you are in Christ.

• You are a child of God (John 1:12)
• You are a friend of Christ (John 15:15)
• You are not at war with God, but at peace (Romans 5:1)
• You are called to be separate and holy (2Corinthians 6:17)
• You are adopted into God’s family through Christ (Ephesians 1:5)
• You are forgiven (Colossians 1:14)
• You have been given fullness in Christ (Colossians 2:10)

As a true believer in Christ, you are not a helpless victim. You are not merely caught between the spiritual forces with no way out. (more…)

Being a parent is hard. It is a blessing and a joy, but boy, it is hard.

Oh, and we won’t get started on those teens …

Ben and Joyie Mugarura-Mutana know what that means. After raising five teens of their own, they have a heart for the struggles of parents and would love to share their experience and lessons in the first-ever Joy Center Parenting Teens Conference. They have engaged a rich list of counselors and friends to facilitate the conference and bring out the best parent in you.

Program, dates and speakers to be announced very soon!

For any questions, contact the Joy Centre at joycentre@gmail.com or call =256-772469932.

The Joy Centre facilities are now open and available for overland travelers or campers at very reasonable rates.

The Centre is a five-minute walk from Wakiso town. Ben and Joyie have created a warm and friendly environment, fully equipped with outdoor cooking space and clean bathroom facilities. You can pitch your own tent or use the available rent-a-tent service.

The next time you are considering a budget-friendly trip west of Kampala, contact the Joy Centre.

Call +256-772-469932 for rates and booking.

There was a little piece of land in Wakiso, it was bushy and rough. Then Uncle Ben and Aunt Joy said, “God, this is what we have, what would You like to use it for?” (more…)