Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Pastor Willie(This is what everyone in Uganda calls Will) Bring Us Knowledge..

Ashli- Today. Was. AWWWWEEEEESSSOOOOMMEEEEEEEEE!!!!! That's probably the best word I can use to describe today, but it still doesn't come close. For the start of our day we went to a school that had high school age children. I taught them ultimate Frisbee, this was the first time I was actually athletic and I was able to win, but only because they had never seen the game. Not to worry though they loved it and we left Frisbee's for them to play with. For the afternoon we held our last conference at the church in Garuga. We were able to serve the children lunch again and worship with them. I enjoyed serving them so much. We then had a service of songs and bible stories, but my favorite part of this conference was when we were able to pray for the people. We had them line up and we walked down and prayed for each and everyone for their specific needs. I am so grateful that God allowed me to be apart of this experience and blessed me in a very personal way. I am so grateful that I am here in Africa, in Uganda and with children that allow me just to hold them and love on them. Thank you for the support and prayers that you have given that have allowed me to come here. I love you all very much. Tomorrow we are going to Mpigi; this town is about 2 hours away, pray for the children's hearts we will encounter. Pray for our family that is here adopting that they will be able to get home soon!! They are waiting to buy a plane ticket! Please pray for safe travels and for great rest and a lot of energy. Thank you for all you do. 
Will - So I am super proud of our team! There has been no complaining, the ultimate amount of flexibility, and everyone has been serving with energy and humility. This is not a mission trip hype or emotional high either. God is working deeply within each of us, answering prayers and growing faith permanently. Thank you for your prayers!
Bart - I have been overwhelmed by the love these folks have for Jesus. They are not concerned with appearances, not concerned with time, not concerned with anything but worshiping our God. Many friends have been made. The children continue to amaze me. I am so blessed to be able to love on them. And yes, I want to bring them home.Thanks for the prayers. Please continue praying as we head toward the end of the week. 
Tyler - This trip has been truly amazing!!! Today alone I played football (soccer), danced an African Tribal Dance (not very well), and prayed for about 20 people. The people in Uganda are so humble and so kind. They have so little but they will give it all to JESUS in a heartbeat. The team has gotten very close to Ivan and his adoptive Dad, Gabe. It is so amazing to see GOD provide for his people and to see the HOLY SPIRIT move at Pastor Paul's Church. That's all I have right now cya!!!
MORGAN- there are so many words that could have described today. Breathtaking, amazing, but most of all a blessing. As different people sang on stage i held a sleeping 5 year old in my arms as she sucked her thumb. It was wonderful. We also danced with the people of the church. Well at least tried to dance. (: i cant not wait to see what else god has in store for the rest of the trip. Tomorrow we go to another school so continue to pray that hearts will be reached. thanks for everything back home, i love yall dearly. 
Stephanie- This trip has blown every expectation I had out of the water. God was really moving tonight at Pastor Paul's church. It still blows my mind at how appreciative these people are. They truly are joyful in the Lord and so super excited that we came to visit them. Serving these people is one of the biggest blessings I've ever had the pleasure of doing. It's so humbling that these people have no money, but yet they have taken the time to make us gifts of gratitude such as dolls, bracelets, and necklaces. I love these people and I love Uganda! Thanks for all of your prayers! I appreciate them more than you know! Love ya'll!

3 comments:

  1. We prayed for you guys today in staff meeting and will continue to do so daily. It sounds like Jesus is being made even more famous in Uganda thanks to a great team who was sent there by a great God. Keep up the good work and keep us posted!!!

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  2. This has been such a blessing to read. I'm so thankful that y'all are getting to experience this blessing! Praying for y'all all the time.

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  3. Gang Uganda,

    I could not be more proud of each and everyone of you...thank you for being faithful and for answering the call to global missions...your reward will be great, just wait! Look foward to hearing all about it.

    Pastor Shannon

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