Acclaimed Troupe of Ugandan Orphans Touring U.S. come to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa areas June 2 - June 17, 2018
(PRWEB) June 08, 2018 -- Along with energetic singing and dancing, the children will share inspiring stories of how their lives have been changed and how they have been called into a life of purpose to transform their communities. The show is an expression of joy from children who have been rescued after losing one or both parents to live in one of three Watoto villages. Their stories are journeys from despair to hope and from fear to faith.
Since 1994, Watoto Children’s Choirs have traveled the world, shining a light on the plight of Africa’s orphaned children. Each year, the choirs advocate for millions of African children currently orphaned by AIDS, poverty, and war. The children have performed before royalty and world leaders at venues including Buckingham Palace and the White House.
The choirs are part of the leadership training program of Watoto Child Care Ministries, which currently cares for more than 3,000 children living in family settings rather than an institution.
“I am excited to be a part of Signs & Wonders,” said Esther Kahangi, who was abandoned at a hospital and rescued by Watoto as a premature baby and spent her first weeks in critical care. “I know that I am a wonder because I am chosen by God as His child.”
“What an extraordinary experience it is to see the Watoto Children’s Choir,” said Brian Houston, Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church. “It lights up the place to see these beautiful kids, and when you hear their stories and learn about where they have come from, you can’t help but think of all God has done.”
The upcoming schedule of the Watoto Children’s Choir in the Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa areas includes the following performances:
MINNESOTA:
2-JUN
Our Redeemer Oromo Evangelical Church at 6:00pm
4000 28th Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55406 – Contact: 612-337-0374
3- JUN
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church at 9:00am &10:30am
3611 N. Berens Road NW Prior Lake, MN 55379 – Contact: 612-250-3220
5- JUN
Emden CRC at 7:00pm
512 Emerson Ave., NW Renville, MN 56284 – Contact: 320-329-3932
6- JUN
City Hill Church at 7:00pm
12901Roberts Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55346 – Contact: 952-941-7290
7- JUN
Trinity Lutheran Church at 7:00pm 104 1st St. SE Hayfield, MN 55940 – Contact: 507-477-2248
8- JUN
Christian Life Church at 6:30pm
6300 212th St. W. Farmington, MN 55024 – Contact: 651-463-4545
WISCONSIN:
3- JUN
Alliance Church of the Valley at 7:00pm
1259 State Rd 35 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 – Contact: 715-483-1100
9- JUN
Capital City Church at 6:00pm
401N. Blackhawk Ave., Madison, WI 53705 – Contact: 608-332-6484
10- JUN
First Congregational UCC at 9:00am
815 S. Concord Rd., Oconomowoc, WI 53066 – Contact - 262-567-4461
10- JUN
Richland Center Free Methodist Church hosted at Richland Center City Auditorium at 7:00pm
405 S. Park St. Richland Center, WI 53581 – Contact: 608-647-4141
12- JUN
First Congregational Church at 7:00pm
31 W. Milwaukee Ave. Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 – Contact: 920-563-4802
13- JUN
Fairhaven Senior Services at 10:15am
435 W. Starin Road Whitewater, WI 53190 – Contact: 262-753-0010 ext. 1145
ILLINOIS:
13- JUN
Riverside Community Church at 7:00pm
6816 North Second St. Machesney Park, IL 61115 – Contact: 815-877-4444
14- JUN
First UMC at 7:00pm
202 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon IL 61021 – Contact: 815-284-2849
15- JUN
Thrive Ministries, Bethel Campus at 7:00pm
1208 3rd Ave., Fulton, IL 61252 – Contact: 815-589-2501
IOWA:
16- JUN
Clinton Evangelical Free Church at 4:30pm
1010 13th Ave N. Clinton, IA 52732
17- JUN
Burlington First AOG at 10:30am
1809 Agency St. Burlington, IA 52601 – Contact: 319-754-4500
17- JUN
Immanuel Lutheran Church at 6:30pm
1226 East Washington, Washington, IA 52353 – Contact: 319-653-3950
For a complete choir tour schedule, please visit https://www.watoto.com/app/choir/calendar
About the Watoto Children’s Choir
Since 1994, the Watoto Children’s Choirs have toured the world annually as advocates for the 18 million African children currently orphaned by AIDS. The experience of traveling on a choir helps the children to develop confidence and boldness, as well as broadening their worldview. The choirs have performed before presidents and royalty in the White House, Buckingham Palace, the United Nations and many other national parliaments. The choir has also performed at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant in the UK and is featured on Chris Tomlin’s album, “Hello, Love.”
About Watoto Child Care Ministry
In 1994, Watoto Church founded Watoto Child Care Ministry, an international holistic care program that was initiated as a response to the overwhelming number of orphaned and vulnerable children and women in Uganda. It is positioned to rescue an individual, raise each one as a leader in their chosen sphere of life so that they in turn will rebuild their nation.
The model involves physical care, medical intervention including HIV/AIDS treatment, education - formal and vocational, counseling and emotional well-being as well as moral and spiritual discipleship.
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Renee Burgdorf, Watoto, http://www.watoto.com, +1 (727) 863-7806 Ext: 205, [email protected]
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