That old saying about not really missing something
till it’s gone is so true. We did not realize how we missed being able to turn
on a light switch whenever we wanted and to hear the sound of clothes tumbling
in the dryer until we heard it the other day.
Thank you, THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to
our One-Time giving so that we were able to ship over our energy back-up system. What a blessing!
These big, heavy batteries make the difference between
being able to keep our phones and laptops charged (which means staying in touch with families and friends in the US), having our food not spoil
and being able to run our fans when it’s hot!
When the local electricity source is off we still can't turn on the hot water heaters (which you turn on 'on demand' like a light switch). Or use the washing machine or, of course, run the clothes dryer because they would all run through our battery power like a hot knife through butter. But we are NOT complaining! So let me say it again. We feel VERY blessed to have this power back-up system.
Overheard Blessings
We were also recently blessed in worship service and all
from overhearing the man directly behind us. While scriptures were being read
from Isaiah at the start of our services, he quietly said, ‘Beautiful!”
During a transitional time from one activity to
another, a quote is often said which is, “God is good, all the time.” To which
the congregation responds, “All the time, God is good.” This gentleman added, ‘For that is His
nature.”
Daryl and the gentleman, Luke, after services. He came from a
very traditional village where he wore
animal hides as a child until forced to
change into western clothes at gunpoint by government authorities.
But the eavesdropping we liked best happened just before the sermon. This is the time when they call the kids to the
front to sing a song and pray together before they depart for their bible class
which takes place during the sermon.
He was trying to encourage the little girl
that he brought with him to go, but she was too shy. He said, “Why? You are
guiltless. You are pure. You are a child of God.”
Glimpse Into Uganda
We have prayer breakfasts at a local coffee shop in town that belongs to a Ugandan Christian woman. One morning, this was the way one of us was served our coffee.
Prayers Sought and Answered
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Our
team is in constant transition as some leave and others return. Please pray for
healthy team relationships as we each work in our different ministries.
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Our
visit with Daniel and Judith Sambenje in Kenya went well. Pray for the
preschools that are operating in Bungoma & Namushiya churches.
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Please
pray for new people and churches to partner with us so that we can make our
budget which is behind where it needs to be.
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Pray
for our Mbale church leaders who are being maligned by disgruntled former
members in an attempt to stir up trouble in the community.
