Gosh... it's so hot.... Today, Sunday, the men woke up at 7 am to hear Bruce St. Clair preach at an Anglican church - two hours long - and then everyone went to the New Life Presbyterian Church here in Kagadi to hear Matt Phillips teach sunday school as well as hear Aaron preach. That service was 3.25 hours long. And then, we drove over to a prison to share testimonies and share the gospel as well.
Needless to say, we all have pretty sweaty armpits. Unfortunately, my deodarant is in my building, oh, about 20 minutes walking away. And I'm too tired to go and get it.
But anyway, you've all heard that we made it here safe and sound. The plane flights were about the same as they always are. Long. Amsterdam was fun. I tried to convince Aaron that I had an annointing and that he should let me take the team's money into the airport casino and see what would happen. He said no. So I didn't.
Also, at the prison, while the women of the group were sharing their testimonies with the three women incarcerated at the Kagadi prison, Soren, Austin, Spencer, and Daniel decided to entertain the local children that were around the prison house. There was no one to translate, but we were able to teach them how to do a "fist bump," how to do the Superman dance, and how to play duck-duck goose. It was amazing. AND - taking a picture of the kids and then showing them a picture of what they look on the LCD screen of the camera - priceless. They would all scream and point fingers and laugh. If we have done nothing so far, we have at least broken the language barrier. HAHAHA.
Well, I'll leave the serious talk to all the rest of the team, I'm sure they've got stories to tell you about what God is doing. I just wanted to drop a short line.
Continue to pray for us and our time left here - yes, even though it has just begun. Gerald, a graduate of the seminary and who is going to get his PhD in San Antonio, the first for a member of the Presbyterian Church of Uganda (PCU), was talking to the group for orientation, and he said this very interesting thing I'd like to end on.
"Americans have watches, Ugandans have time."
Grace and peace in the Lord Jesus Christ,
Matt
Sojourning to Uganda to follow-up on church planting and ministry in Africa; to teach, and to be taught; to cultivate, and to be cultivated; that the beauty of Christ might be seen, known, and loved.
5 comments:
Praying for the team. Soren, Mrs. B. sends birthday greetings. Austin, Spencer, Mary Grace--I cannot wait to hear all that you will have to share with us at ECS after this phenomenal experience. May God speak mightily through each of you.
Blessings,
Mrs. Brassell
So who is the famous "sweaty pits who wrote the entertaining and informative blog? Sounds like quite an experience for many in a very short period of time. Hearing Aaron, a teaching pastor, for over three hours teach the word sounds wonderful. I believe that with children there is no language barrier. I would have liked to see the Superman dance, especially Spencer's version. We prayed for the Uganda Team in church today and families throughout the team continue to pray. Send pictures when you can. Love each of you, and pray God will bless you as you do His work.
Ginger
So excited to hear about what's going on. Always puts a smile on my face to read your words, Matt. So you're pretty smelly, I suppose, but what's new?! :)
Loved hearing about the games yall played... its amazing how you can build relationships just by laughing together, isnt it? So encouraged. Missed all your faces in church this morning, but then thought of what you must be doing there and remembered how good God is.
Ps. Great closing words. Keep it coming.
good to hear from you matt-- sounds like the team jumped into the culture right away---way to go! i hope ya'll get a lot of opportunities to depend on the Lord and see Him come through this week. don't forget about operation Give Francis His Letter (it's not a secret operation). keep 'em comin!
(give my love to babs)
-jeremy
Hi Team! Thinking of you all daily and lifting you before the throne of grace. Happy belated birthday to Soren and Jenna...what an amazing way to celebrate! Praying you will be salt, leaving the flavor of Christ wherever you go and light,dispelling darkness in prison, orphans, villages, and more. You all are so loved! A special shout out to Mary, Spencer and Austin!!!! Brenda Payne
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