Ok, lets see how writing and driving works… today is our last full day here in Uganda. We are driving from the village of Ibanda in the southwestern part of the country, where our motel was located, across the equator to the city of Entebbe. The actual distance is about equal to crossing the state of Oregon, but because of the road quality, animal traffic and our shopping stops today it will take most of the day.
As we prayed this morning before our drive began I believe we each gave praise to God. Theses 2 weeks have been some of the most exciting weeks of my life. Over the next few days I will ask the team to share their own experiences on our blog. For me, the excitement began during the preparation as God put things together as only He can. Each time an obstacle looked as if we would stumble over it God made a way. When money was the problem enough seemed to appear to accomplish what we had set out to do. When plane flights looked as though they would be difficult to find with a reasonable itinerary they were purchased easily.
Gathering the needed supplies and food was not only relatively easy but turned out to be a good bonding day with Kim. The packing went quickly and though we would maybe pack a little differently next time we were not without anything we needed for the mission or even personal comfort At the airport we were confronted with an unexpected fee but God even resolved that without fuss. We traveled safely, timely and with all our luggage arriving with us in Kampala and on time….Praise The Lord!!!
I had felt led to make Christian tracts and have them translated before traveling in hope of using them for evangelism this trip and I need again Praise God for the souls saved through their use. Praise and worship at the crusade each evening of the first week and sharing the word amongst the villagers and children during the day was exhausting and exhilarating all at the same time. I even had my first opportunity to read scripture during a Sunday service. That may seem a small item to remember but to me it will always be a special moment worth remembering. That first week was also Kim’s first chance at presenting the “Creation to the Cross message” that she has been working so hard on. I have to say it was very well received by the children.
The second week was spent assisting with the logistics of the pastor’s conference, registering, checking them in, handing supplies and having a few moments with each pastor to say a personal welcome. This small gesture seemed well received by the pastors, and enjoyed by Kim and I. Once those items were done for the day we traveled a few miles away to a brand new primary school where we spent the morning until early afternoon in teaching, playing and crafts. All these activities were focused around the Gospel message. Again Kim presented the “Creation to the Cross message”. Our afternoons were spent with the unschooled village children in a field a mile or so from the conference. That was where I felt the most comfortable. We did not bring an official message but spent our time in play and then we would just sit with them and share our faith through conversation or the Evangecube or Christian tracts or question and answer time. God even allowed me the awesome privilege of leading a young man in the sinner’s prayer as he accepted his Saviors gift of grace.
Each evening, which came very late in the day, we all spent together in fellowship in our room at the motel (thankfully it was mine and Kim’s room so we could get comfy under the covers while we talked. Meals were very, very simple but made better by our home brought sweets and their soda pop!!! Seriously, the fellowship and conversation each evening was a very special time. I learned much on this trip. My heart will forever live here with the wonderful people of Uganda!!!
Much more and plenty of pictures to follow when I am home in my chair!
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