Transitioning from US to Uganda

Update on the bates   March  2014

Greetings to all our loved ones and partners! 

By God’s grace, we are counting down the final few weeks until our departure to Uganda. It has been some time in coming, but we do believe that God’s timing is always the best. Sunday, March 16^th  marked our transition from Daryl being the minister of the  Fredericksburg Church of Christ to our new status as missionaries being sent by them.  

Here is a quick look at the days ahead of us.

PACKING / TRAVEL: We are already in the throes of preparing our goods to be shipped to Mbale. 

Packing day is March 28 at 9 a.m.

For those in the Fredericksburg area, please note:

We will be given two (2) free hours to pack the 40' container.  Every hour after that will cost $90!   If you have can help us that day we would greatly appreciate it!  We also need to borrow  your  furniture dollies.  (Packing will take place at our home.)

Once the container is done, we will clear out whatever remains and give the house a thorough cleaning in readiness for its new owners.

We will travel for about three weeks in early April in order to visit Laurie’s family and accompany Steven and Lee to Abilene, Texas where they will be studying at ACU.

 

We plan to be back in Fredericksburg for the last week of April, then depart on May 1 to Uganda!  

There’s so much to do in a short amount of time; your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

SUPPORT: By the grace of God, we have raised almost all of the one-time/setup funds needed! 

Our personal/work-fund monthly support is at about 84% of our budget.  If you or someone you know would have an interest in partnering with us, we would love to talk with you.  Also, if you have pledged support and need any assistance in arranging payment, we would be glad to help. We look forward to sharing news with you from Uganda!                                                 God is good!  Daryl and Laurie Bates

    

 

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