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Showing posts with label Chief Valentino. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chief Valentino. Show all posts

Monday, May 4, 2015

House of Prayer Progresses Toward Completion

In Nkumba, Uganda there is a hum in the air from the activity at the House of Prayer Community Church.

Laura Fieg Kasibante, daughter of Doug Fieg and Susan Untiedt, is working side-by-side with her husband, Chief Kasibante, to establish a new place of worship in this town near Entebbe in central Uganda. 

The project began taking shape recently when the couple was advised they would be allowed only one more year to rent the church that had been their home for several years.  As Laura wrote on Facebook, "the Holy Spirit put it on our hearts to launch a land campaign last month (March). This is the promise God gave us: 1 Chronicles 17:9, 'Moreover I will appoint a place for My people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own and move no more; nor shall the sons of wickedness oppress them anymore, as previously.'  We never could have imagined how fast this promise would be fulfilled."

Within a few weeks, property was found only one minute from their then house of worship and a campaign was launched to raise the needed funds.  The money was quickly secured and then the work began.

A team of volunteers from Calvary Chapel Oceanside in California flew in via Dubai to assist with construction.  They had sent what was termed an Ark - a container full of supplies, furniture and even playground equipment (which was the first thing to be installed) for the new facility.

Work began right away and today the congregation enjoys a much larger building with room for all who wish to come and enjoy the services and events presented by this hard-working, dedicated couple and their family and friends.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Baby, Baby, Baby, OHHHH!

Sue Fieg Williams sends great news from Gainesville, Georgia:  her nephew Maxwell Musoke Kasibante entered the world on Sept. 18 at 12:54 p.m. weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces, as you can see from the birth announcement below.

Proud parents are Valentino "Chief" and Laura Fieg Kasibante.  Laura is the daughter of Doug Fieg and great-granddaughter of the late Florence and Lothar Fieg Sr.  

That is one cute little baby!
Not to be outdone, Adam and Samantha Bowers, son and daughter-in-law of Doug's wife, Cindy Harris Fieg, welcomed daughter Harper Sloane Bowers, on September 18 (does that date sound familiar???) at 10:59AM.  She tipped the scales at 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 20" long.  A hearty slap on the back all around!

Do you suppose that this is the first appearance of these babies' names on the Internet?  Famous before they can hold their heads up -- what a world! 

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

A June Wedding!

I received an e-mail from Sue Williams describing the wedding of her niece Laura Fieg on June 23.  The message is below, lightly edited, along with some photos of the ceremony and the program.  Enjoy!

Hi All,
It was one of the most beautiful weddings I have been to in a long time. Very nicely done! Laura made a beautiful bride! I think they are made for each other. Chief is a wonderful addition to our family. Laura's friend, David, did an outstanding job w/the music for the ceremony. He also got the bridal party to do a "flash mob" dance as a surprise for the couple, which was perfect!

Wolf Mt. Vineyards, Halhonga, GA
Standing:  Susan (Fieg) & Ed Williams, Brenna Ferguson,
Richard & Cindy Fieg
Sitting:  Brian & Emily Fieg, Laura (Fieg) & Chief Kasibante



















Toward the end of the evening Laura and Chief changed into typical Uganda dress and performed a typical wedding dance that would be done in Uganda. The reception was great, food was good, music fantastic, great wedding cake, great wine (it was at a winery!), great family/friends gathered together. 
Mr. & Mrs. Kasibante in typical African
wedding attire

For the family tree Chief's birthday is 7/17/82. And another note to mention is, just to keep it clear, Chief's "legal" name is Valentino (1st name), Kasibante (last name).  Mr. and Mrs. Kasibante leave for Cancun today [June 25] on their honeymoon. When they return Susan and Jerry [Laura's mom and step-dad] leave for Alaska, so Chief and Laura will "house/dog" sit for 2 weeks. Then I'm not sure what is on their list of things to do. However, Laura said that they will not be in Atlanta for Christmas 2012 because the airfare is too expensive. Only 2 trips per year is in the budget, and they have done those for 2012. Hopefully they will still be in Atlanta when Brian/Emily have their baby so they can meet their new niece/nephew.

Emily held up very well during the wedding. [Laura's sister-in-law Emily was about seven months pregnant at the time!]  She looked tired towards the end of the evening but she has a "mother's glow" about her that is beautiful! Can't wait to meet the next additon into the family!

Love to all........Sister Sue/Bro Ed/Aunt Sue/Uncle Ed/Cuz Sue/Cuz Ed

If you want to see a video of the wedding, just click below:

A few notes from the program:

The pastor was Daniel Latshaw and Laura's longtime friend Erica Ambrose was maid of honor.  Emily Fieg, wife of Laura's younger brother Brian, was among seven other bridal attendants.  Chief's best man was his good friend Jimmy Kiyimba and Brian Fieg was one of three other groomsmen.

Chief and Laura will reside in Kampala, Uganda where chief will be a pastoral intern and Laura will teach music.  They may be contacted on Facebook or at:  LauraKasibante@gmail,com or KasibanteChief@gmail.com. Letters can be sent to Laura Kasibante, Heritage International School, P.O. Box 7899, Kampala, Uganda.

What a thrill to welcome another member into the Fieg family!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Laura Fieg to marry 'Chief' Valentino








Susan and Jerry Untiedt of Cleveland,GA, and Douglas Fieg and Cindy Harris of Simi Valley, CA have announced the wedding of their daughter, Laura Fieg, to Kasibante (Chief) Valentino on Saturday, June 23, in Dahlonega,GA.

Valentino, 30, is a youth minister from Kampala, Uganda in Africa. He and Laura, 32, met while
Laura was serving as a school teacher in Kampala.


To View Laura & Kasibante's wedding, click here: