donrock - In Memory of Dr. K

We received the news Saturday that Dr. K of Helping Hands Foreign Missions, a fellow missionary and the host for our four week Uganda trip, passed away in Gainesville from malaria.

We are saddened by this news; praying for his family, friends, and ministry in Uganda, and for the those on the team who just returned. They have been hit hard by his death. Please join us in praying for all who knew and will miss Dr. K.

On Saturday there will be a benefit for Helping Hands, which I have been asked to photograph. Please pray that God will guide my lens; as well, please pray for a successful benefit drive. Helping Hands is currently raising money for the "Village of Eden" project. Information can be found at http://www.helpinghandsmissions.org.

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In Memory of Dr. K

There is no greater life lived than in service of the Almighty God.

On Saturday, August 14, 2010, Dr. Richard Kowalske, 58, died of malaria
in Gainesville, Georgia, after recently returning from Uganda. Dr K
hosted, taught, loved on--and even baptized some of--our four week team.

Dr. K and his wife, Brenda, founded Helping Hands Foreign Missions in
2002, which focused on the spiritual and medical needs of people in
Bolivia and Uganda.

Upon their return to Atlanta, the team told us of their love and respect
for Dr. K, his family, and the ministry of Helping Hands in Uganda. He
was a great husband, father, grandfather, friend, missionary, doctor,
Martial Arts Master, and most of all, man of God.

We are thankful that in this time we do not grieve as those who do not
have hope. Dr. K lived and died for Christ. He has impacted--and will
continue to impact--many across the world. We are praying for his
family, his friends, co-workers, and those he touched overseas, that
they will know the comfort of the Holy Spirit in this time of sadness.

Dr. K's memorial service will be Tuesday, August 17, at 11am at
Riverbend Baptist Church. The family has requested that in lieu of
flowers, donations be made to Helping Hands Foreign Missions for the
Village of Eden project: http://www.helpinghandsmissions.org.

Dr. K and Momma Tom in Uganda.