Monday, June 23, 2008

Spencer's turn


No one can ever doubt the majestic glory of God, especially in Uganda.
Psalms 96 11-13 says Let the heavens be glad and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar and all that fills it; let the field exalt comma, and everything in it! And shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness, and the peoples in His faithfulness.
The beauty of the Uganda exemplifies the glory of God. It is amazing how America is so contaminated with technology and sexual things. In Kagadi it is shocking on how people are so content having only a small hut and a little garden. Few places have electricity and we were one of the lucky few huts to have running water. Most people are wearing the same pair of clothes for most of the week, where we have closets full of clothes. In Kagadi I did not see any PDA or even guys holding girls hands, instead boys hold boys hands and girls hold girls hands. You are probably thinking everyone in Uganda must be gay but on the contrary it is just a friendly thing to do. They have not been brainwashed by the American mindset of homosexuality. We take so much for granted in America and become to content with our lives. We stay in our comfort zones and I would never use any opportunities to share the gospel. I am going to work on changing that in my life because people in America are in need of the gospel just as much as Uganda.
Saturday we hiked up a big rock. At the top we could see even more how great the glory of God is. Hiking up was a team process because K.K. and Abby were wearing skirts and sandals. Even though the handicap, we hiked the rock and overcame the obstacles. And later that day we played a soccer game against Kagadi Secondary School. We made a free kick to bring the game to 1-0 but later they made a free kick to tie it at 1-1. After the kick the game was over and led us with a great opportunity to share the gospel with around a 100 or more people. Praise God for this opportunity to share the gospel. He would never say this but I found out that Chris is a spectacular soccer player but has a even greater heart for the Lord.
On Sunday we had the worship service. The church building had to be extended to make room for the people. Pastor Aaron preached and gave pastor John a charge from 1 Tim. 4 6-15. After the service we had to say goodbye and leave. The goodbye's were said and to send us off on our journey they performed a tribal dance with drums. It was great in Kagadi and the Lord blessed our mission. Even if a person did not except Jesus as their personal savior, a seed was planted.
At Kagadi Matt took a picture of me and a little child with a Polaroid, to which the child kept. This child looked around 3 and was wearing boots. "Boots" became his name around the group. When Boots received the picture he ran off jumping up and down with a huge smile. It is amazing how the children can be so happy about something so small. That picture with him was the most meaningful picture of my life. The picture attached is not the original but it is him and me.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Abby!
I miss you THHHHIIIIISSSS much! The pictures and posts have been great, which I guess will have to tide me over until I can see you again. I know God still has important work for you guys to do, and you all have a lot of people here in Virginia praying for you!
To His honor and glory,
Kip

Bopp said...

spencer this is bopp. wow, amazing entry.i know it must be an incredible experience as the amazon was for me. just wanted to let you and the rest of the team know that me and my family are praying for yall's safety and that this will really change your life.i know what you mean about the kids and how pure and happy they are. it gives a great joy to be doing the Lord's work. keep on keeping on,-bopp

Thegirlknownastallypop said...

Spencer and the Team-
Thanks for sharing your experiences via the blog AND thank you for taking the Gospel to these precious people.
We are praying for you daily and will be checking the blog each day!!! Can't wait to see if I get a new "neice or nephew" as well.
Grace and Peace-
stephanie ledbetter (aunt steph)

Ginger said...

Spence,
Amazing....your little friend in the picture is priceless. Uganda sounds so beautiful and the people even more so. God is growing you into an evangelical for Christ. How blessed! Tell Mom and KK and the rest of the team we love them and miss them. Even though we miss you, we don't mind you being away from us because of the work you are doing. You have actually benefitted as much, if not more than those you have shared the Lord with in Uganda. Love, G-Ma

Anonymous said...

Spencer,
I am so encouraged by what I see the Lord doing in your life. You have been faithful with the opportunities to become the young man God wants you to become and are truly a blessing to your parents, family and friends. God has given you great wisdeom at 15 that most men twice your age do not have. However, with that comes great responsibility. I am excited to see the Lord continue to mold you into a leader among your peers, and I am thankful for KK and my boys to have you in their lives. Heck, I'm even kind of glad to have you around myself, even though you still can't hit my changeup!

Mr. Payne

Unknown said...

Spencer,

I am trying not to "hog" all the commenting space, but I wanted you to know what a blessing your blog was to everyone I've talked to who read it. I can't wait to see how God is going to use this time in Africa as a catalyst in your life to stand for Christ in Montgomery and beyond. You are the bomb!
Much Love, Mrs. Payne

Anonymous said...

hey spencer! I cant beleive you are in Africa! I hope you learning more and more about Christ everyday. Is the scenery just beautiful? I heard the sunsets are AMAZING! I cant wait to hear about it from you and kk. I will talk to you soon.
very very jealous,
allie harmon

Anonymous said...

Hi Spencer and Beth!!!
Granpa Gary and I are soooo proud of all of you! We have been reading your blogs (when we can find a computer in the Andes). It is so beautiful to see the joy in everyone's faces! We can hardly wait to see y'all and hear more about this wonderful ministry!!
Our prayers and love are with you...
Grandmommy