A fresh update from team 9 in Uganda..
Well, we're a week in (sort of). Today we finally got the house up to window stage! This is half way to roof belt height which is our goal!
Last night we had the opportunity to have supper with the children of our village. We split the team in half so that half of us had supper with house 1&2 and the other half with house 3&4. After supper the whole village got together for devotions. We were treated to a fantastic, refreshing time with God hosted by our wonderful children. Most of us went home humbled when we compared our children's passion for God and how they express it, with our own!
Instead of me writing heaps this time, I've asked a few team members to write some reflections for you to read, and of course check out the photos below...
Keep up the prayers! We are well aside from a few tummy bugs, and we are safe......
Blessings
Andrew
The last week has been a steep learning curve, but incredibly rewarding! From never laying a brick in my life to working 8 hour days laying bricks. The physical aspect of our days is tough but the relational parts are incredible. The friendships that have developed 
within our team are life long and the interaction with the children are always a highlight to our days! My highlight so far is participating in worship and devotion with the kids. Their passion in praise and worship is inspiring and a lesson we could all learn.
Jocelyn
When I first heard that there was a mission trip to Uganda to help build a mudbrick house for young kids I thought to myself, “Who me? I'm not sure I've got what it takes...” But wow has it been an incredible experience! Working all day laying bricks, something I never thought I'd ever do, spending afternoons with the kids and even taking part in their boisterous singing and devotionals has been a truly unforgettable experience! I came here thinking I would change their lives but instead mine has been changed by their pure love for God and their beautiful joy for life, even though materially I have so much more than them. An amazing and touching first week in Uganda, one I will never forget!
Ruth
Ten muzungus (white people) came to Uganda to build a house but so much more has happened! We have made some amazing friends and become part of a really special community in the short time we have been here. Yes, the house is going up, and it hasn't always been smooth sailing but the obstacles have taught us much about this beautiful place and how to adapt and work as a team. I'm loving Africa!!!
Katrina
Below: 2 deep thinking building men!!
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