When one of our board members recently spoke about SGU they were asked to give one word to describe all that Saving Grace is and does. He gave the word TRANSFORMATION. This is the story of Jasper whose life has been completely transformed.

What better way to start off the new year than by reflecting on all the Lord did in the last? Through YOUR donations and God’s faithful provision, 2016 was a fruitful year of growth for SGU.

“I often looked at the pictures of Fiona and Sarah, hanging in my office; I’d smile and throw up a prayer for them. I would pray for them every morning, for all of SGU. I would share about them when people would inquire- “Someday I’m going to meet them!” I would exclaim with great certainty. I just never imagined it would be this soon. But in God’s timing, all plans may be accelerated.

Richard Okii is a 14 year old boy living in Northern Uganda, in a town called Lira. He enjoys playing soccer, dancing, reading, and the color yellow. He is in the 6th grade and hopes to one day become a teacher of students just like himself.