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.

For the team as well, we know this as affected you deeply. We are praying for you and are here for you.

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. with Momma Tom:

Baptizing Bethany in Lake Victoria with Pastor Moses:

Talking about his vision for the Village of Eden.

the Ambassador Uganda team