James 1:21-27
Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. [22] But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. [23] For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; [24] for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. [25] But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. [26] If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is useless. [27] Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

Verse for Tuesday, August 18
James 1:27
27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

DEARLY BELOVED IN CHRIST,*

I come to you with a humble and burdened heart.

In less than *4 days*, by the grace of God, we will begin our *4-day residential camp* for *orphans, destitute and less privileged children* here in Umuchukwu.

I believe in the God of the last minute. But I also believe God works through willing partners.

Please, make yourself available for this great service to humanity. The burden is heavy on me. I know this is my calling, but I cannot do it alone. I am seeking your support and partnership.

This is *Kingdom business, not mine*.
_“Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”_ *Matthew 25:40*

Thank you and God bless you richly.
*Rev. Collins Ogbonna*

DEARLY BELOVED IN CHRIST,*

I come to you with a humble and burdened heart.

In less than *4 days*, by the grace of God, we will begin our *4-day residential camp* for *orphans, destitute and less privileged children* here in Umuchukwu.

I believe in the God of the last minute. But I also believe God works through willing partners.

Please, make yourself available for this great service to humanity. The burden is heavy on me. I know this is my calling, but I cannot do it alone. I am seeking your support and partnership.

This is *Kingdom business, not mine*.
_“Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”_ *Matthew 25:40*

Thank you and God bless you richly.
*Rev. Collins Ogbonna*

DEARLY BELOVED IN CHRIST,*

I come to you with a humble and burdened heart.

In less than *4 days*, by the grace of God, we will begin our *4-day residential camp* for *orphans, destitute and less privileged children* here in Umuchukwu.

I believe in the God of the last minute. But I also believe God works through willing partners.

Please, make yourself available for this great service to humanity. The burden is heavy on me. I know this is my calling, but I cannot do it alone. I am seeking your support and partnership.

This is *Kingdom business, not mine*.
_“Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”_ *Matthew 25:40*

Thank you and God bless you richly.
*Rev. Collins Ogbonna*

Amazing Facts.
Daily Devotionals

Good Poverty.

August 6th, 2026

At least 80 percent of people around the world live on less than $10 a day. The poorest 40 percent of the world’s population accounts for just five percent of global income. The richest 20 percent accounts for three-quarters of the world’s income. And according to UNICEF, 22,000 children die each day due to poverty. Children are often the quiet sufferers in poverty.

They die quietly in some of the poorest villages on Earth, far from the awareness and conscience of the world. Being weak and meek in life makes these dying masses even more invisible in death. Measles, malaria, and diarrhea are the three biggest killers of children, and they are all preventable. HIV/AIDS has created more than 14 million orphans; 92 percent of them live in Africa.

So how could Jesus say, “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God” (Luke 6:20)? Doesn’t Christ have a heart for the poor, especially children? Jesus absolutely cares about the underprivileged. He spent almost all of His ministry reaching out in kindness and love to the sick and dying. Then what does Christ mean when He says, “Blessed are you poor”?

Our Lord is not speaking of physical poverty, but of spiritual poverty. In other words, the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who recognize that there is nothing they can bring to God to ensure salvation except their outstretched hands. No works, no money, no pilgrimages, no “nothing,” will impress God to save you. When we stand before the Lord, we are all “dirt poor.” And that’s a good thing, because to acknowledge our great spiritual need is the first step in receiving God’s free gift of salvation.

Key Bible Texts
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? (James 2:5 KJV)

Amazing Facts.
Daily Devotionals

Good Poverty.

August 6th, 2026

At least 80 percent of people around the world live on less than $10 a day. The poorest 40 percent of the world’s population accounts for just five percent of global income. The richest 20 percent accounts for three-quarters of the world’s income. And according to UNICEF, 22,000 children die each day due to poverty. Children are often the quiet sufferers in poverty.

They die quietly in some of the poorest villages on Earth, far from the awareness and conscience of the world. Being weak and meek in life makes these dying masses even more invisible in death. Measles, malaria, and diarrhea are the three biggest killers of children, and they are all preventable. HIV/AIDS has created more than 14 million orphans; 92 percent of them live in Africa.

So how could Jesus say, “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God” (Luke 6:20)? Doesn’t Christ have a heart for the poor, especially children? Jesus absolutely cares about the underprivileged. He spent almost all of His ministry reaching out in kindness and love to the sick and dying. Then what does Christ mean when He says, “Blessed are you poor”?

Our Lord is not speaking of physical poverty, but of spiritual poverty. In other words, the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who recognize that there is nothing they can bring to God to ensure salvation except their outstretched hands. No works, no money, no pilgrimages, no “nothing,” will impress God to save you. When we stand before the Lord, we are all “dirt poor.” And that’s a good thing, because to acknowledge our great spiritual need is the first step in receiving God’s free gift of salvation.

Key Bible Texts
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? (James 2:5 KJV)

Amazing Facts.
Daily Devotionals

Good Poverty.

August 6th, 2026

At least 80 percent of people around the world live on less than $10 a day. The poorest 40 percent of the world’s population accounts for just five percent of global income. The richest 20 percent accounts for three-quarters of the world’s income. And according to UNICEF, 22,000 children die each day due to poverty. Children are often the quiet sufferers in poverty.

They die quietly in some of the poorest villages on Earth, far from the awareness and conscience of the world. Being weak and meek in life makes these dying masses even more invisible in death. Measles, malaria, and diarrhea are the three biggest killers of children, and they are all preventable. HIV/AIDS has created more than 14 million orphans; 92 percent of them live in Africa.

So how could Jesus say, “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God” (Luke 6:20)? Doesn’t Christ have a heart for the poor, especially children? Jesus absolutely cares about the underprivileged. He spent almost all of His ministry reaching out in kindness and love to the sick and dying. Then what does Christ mean when He says, “Blessed are you poor”?

Our Lord is not speaking of physical poverty, but of spiritual poverty. In other words, the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who recognize that there is nothing they can bring to God to ensure salvation except their outstretched hands. No works, no money, no pilgrimages, no “nothing,” will impress God to save you. When we stand before the Lord, we are all “dirt poor.” And that’s a good thing, because to acknowledge our great spiritual need is the first step in receiving God’s free gift of salvation.

Key Bible Texts
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? (James 2:5 KJV)

Amazing Facts.
Daily Devotionals

Good Poverty.

August 6th, 2026

At least 80 percent of people around the world live on less than $10 a day. The poorest 40 percent of the world’s population accounts for just five percent of global income. The richest 20 percent accounts for three-quarters of the world’s income. And according to UNICEF, 22,000 children die each day due to poverty. Children are often the quiet sufferers in poverty.

They die quietly in some of the poorest villages on Earth, far from the awareness and conscience of the world. Being weak and meek in life makes these dying masses even more invisible in death. Measles, malaria, and diarrhea are the three biggest killers of children, and they are all preventable. HIV/AIDS has created more than 14 million orphans; 92 percent of them live in Africa.

So how could Jesus say, “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God” (Luke 6:20)? Doesn’t Christ have a heart for the poor, especially children? Jesus absolutely cares about the underprivileged. He spent almost all of His ministry reaching out in kindness and love to the sick and dying. Then what does Christ mean when He says, “Blessed are you poor”?

Our Lord is not speaking of physical poverty, but of spiritual poverty. In other words, the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who recognize that there is nothing they can bring to God to ensure salvation except their outstretched hands. No works, no money, no pilgrimages, no “nothing,” will impress God to save you. When we stand before the Lord, we are all “dirt poor.” And that’s a good thing, because to acknowledge our great spiritual need is the first step in receiving God’s free gift of salvation.

Key Bible Texts
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? (James 2:5 KJV)

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Caring for Those Who Need Us Most

The strength of a community is measured by how it cares for its most vulnerable members.

Our senior citizens, persons living with disabilities, widows, orphans, and struggling families deserve dignity, compassion, and opportunities to thrive.

As your LC1 Chairperson, I will advocate for programs that ensure every resident feels valued and supported.

Together, we can build a more caring Nkumba.

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