Develop Relationships  -  Create Hope  -  Transform Lives

As Associate Pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church in Weldon Spring, Missouri, Chuck Schlie has had a continuous drive to help the less fortunate around the world.  When he visited Uganda in 2005, he knew that he had found the place where he could have a substantial impact.

As Mission Leader for Messiah Lutheran Church in Weldon Spring, Missouri, Julie has played an active role in developing the relationship between her church and the village of Nakabango. 

Through Julie's efforts, other US congregations are now working with similar villages throughout Uganda.

A member of Messiah Lutheran Church and sponsor of a high school student from Nakabango, Andy made his first trip to Uganda in January 2011 and it deeply impacted him.  While there, Andy was fortunate enough to meet the student and, after seeing the impact his donations had made and the work yet to be done, Andy decided to create Hearts & Hope in order to expand the impact.

A member of Messiah Lutheran Church and sponsor of a primary school student in Nakabango, Todd joined Andy Wiggins on his first trip to Uganda in January 2011.  Moved to tears by the beautiful people of Uganda and the crushing poverty they faced every day, Todd has worked with Andy to create Hearts & Hope.

A member of Waters Edge Lutheran Church in Allen, Texas, Curt joined a delegation from Messiah Lutheran and Hope Lutheran in Lubbock, Texas in January 2011.  Upon his return to the US, Curt shared his experiences with his congregation in Allen, Texas.  Deeply moved, Curt joined the Board of Directors of Hearts & Hope in March.