by Naomi Federiuk | Jan 2, 2025 | Expand Uganda, News, Stories from the Field
January 9th: Reflecting on our last ministry day in Uganda Our last ministry day in Uganda was a mix of joy and bittersweet goodbyes as we concluded an extraordinary trip filled with God’s blessings. Each moment underscored the profound connection we share with our...
by Naomi Federiuk | Sep 17, 2024 | News
From the Executive Director I loved watching the 33rd Olympic Games in August. Witnessing top athletes from all over the world compete was amazing. But you know what was even more exhilarating to me? It was watching the people in the crowds—the parents, family...
by Naomi Federiuk | Jul 15, 2024 | Events, Monthly Prayer Update
Support Pete and Kristy Ziolkowski, Expand’s newest church planters, by participating in a prayer walk in Northeast Portland. Let’s come together in prayer for the area where God has called them to serve. Invite your friends, church family, community...
by Naomi Federiuk | Jul 8, 2024 | Expand Uganda, Stories from the Field, Uganda Pastor Stories
Pastor Jessica of Bethania Community Church shares the joys and challenges of being a pastor in Uganda. Before Jesus: Because I became an orphan at 5 years old, I was not able to attend school. By age 9, I learned how to make pancakes to provide for myself and my...
by Naomi Federiuk | Jul 8, 2024 | Expand Uganda, Stories from the Field, Uganda Pastor Stories
Before Jesus I grew up in a polygamous family and I had sixteen siblings. Because I wasn’t able to get a basic education, I learned to brew a local drink called ‘waragi,’ an alcohol made out of bananas. Eventually in late the 80’s I began the business of buying and...
