Friday, July 13, 2012

Uganda adventures continue.....



It’s been a few days since you’ve heard from us…  so much has been going on.  We’ve been working hard at the Village finishing off many jobs and repairing all houses, as well as laying the drainage, sewer and water supply system for the left side of the village.

On Monday we were able to help with a home visiting ministry run by a great couple we have contact with in Jinja. They are living and working in a community, helping to develop the community by small enterprises, women’s groups, and a home visiting ministry.  We split into 2 groups and were able to go in to the homes of people to encourage and pray with them, as well as give them gifts of soap and sugar.  The excitement and appreciation was very apparent!  That evening devotions with the kids at the village was also highlight.
Luke and Elaine also joined us yesterday and have settled quickly into our team and it’s great to have them.  Luke has quickly found his place back behind the camera.  Can’t wait to see the results.
Today, we were able to visit the men’s and women’s prison.  The guys went to the men’s prison and the ladies to the women’s.  Us men were able to share a message with the prisoners and then pray for them.  Very touching!  The ladies all had to preach a short message… we discovered a few dormant gifts!!

This afternoon and evening we spent time with the students at Hope Community High School.  A volleyball challenge first, where we won one and lost the other.  We discovered competitiveness on both sides!!! This evening we joined in devotions and dancing with the students.  Awesome!!

Today we also were able to purchase a new Boda Boda (small motorbike taxi) that will be given to a family in need to enable them to earn an income.  Quite different than riding a motor bike in Australia!!

The challenges of getting the container released, and other things keep us busy too, and we would love you to keep praying for us.  Pray that we stay healthy, as we get more tired as well.  We’re enjoying a great place to stay and great food, which we’re so thankful for, and those that thought they might lose weight have been sadly mistaken.

Till the next update….

2 comments:

S Boonstra said...

So exciting to hear and read about your adventures. May God continue to bless and protect you as you serve him there. Still praying with you for the release of the container.
Love, Sue.

MathoAnne said...

Great update thank you. Keep up the great work and be assured if our prayers. In my thoughts enough to be dreaming about it! May God really bless the work of your hands in ways that will thoroughly surprise you.