So, we left our wonderfully sweet brothers and sisters in Kagadi this morning. We attended New Life this morning and PA preached how we leave each other physically, but encouraged them to keep the faith and to press on in evangelizing to the lost people of Kagadi. It was a bitter sweet morning; memories were made and friendships began. This made our goodbyes even harder.
Since we have had no internet connection, this is going to be a jumble of blog posts to catch you up on a few things.
On Sunday the 20, we got the honor of going to the Kagadi Prison and ministering to the inmates there. We pulled up and saw children with torn clothes, no shoes and a trashbag wrapped around a ball of some sort to make a "futbol"(sp). We jumped into action and handed out stickers and lollipops to the children in the surrounding huts. Mary Grace told me there were women inside a little cove and that they might want some suckers aswell. As I walked in, the sight was more than I could handle. I saw 2 women with a little hole in the top of a metal door stretching their fingers through the bars wanting some candy. I was overwhelmed with sadness when I was infromed that the children playing outside were their's. When we were invited in (no pictures were allowed), we had 3 people give testimonies. Patrick Purdue led in the delivery and Soren Geiger followed. His testimony was interpretted by Joseph, and drunk he led to the Lord last year. There was not a dry eye in the house. Lynn Cobb got to give her testimony which she directed to the women, who were mentioned earlier. Our evangelism guru, Matt Phillips, shared the Gospel with the men and led them in prayer. The voices repeating Matt's words was the most beautiful sound I had heard. The joy that Matt had in sharing his love for Christ could have led a door to Christ. This day got me charged and on fire for sharing the Gospel to the precious people of Kagadi for the rest of the week. Thank you for send our team here! This week has been such a joy and such a great encouragement to all our lives and we cannot wait to come home and share with our family the love we have for Kagadi, Uganda.
Clara Lasseter
Yesterday, June 26, we started our morning with an invigorating hike. Most of our team made our way up the side of a mountain with beautiful scenery in every direction. We had some stragglers, including me, but when we made it to the top, it was well worth it. Words nor pictures can describe the beauty that we saw. God's creation is indescribable and it was so wonderful to have the opportunity to experience it together. As a tradition that was started last year, we read Psalm 96. J.R. would read a line and in unison we repeated God's word. The sound of all our voices together reminded us of a picture of heaven. Each and every one of us worshiping God with one voice. How amazing!!! It was such a wonderful start to the day that we were able to share together. We then made our way back for a quick lunch. J.R. had a treat for us...he said we had an opportunity to ride a Boda Boda (for those who do not know...it is an African style, very tiny, motorcycle). Let's just say it was an experience we will never forget. For the girls, we were sandwiched in between men, including one we did not know, as we sped down dirt roads with potholes every 6 inches. Let's not forget the trucks that sped by 2 inches away from our kneecaps with gallons of dust invading our nostrils and ear canals. That was an experience we will never forget. To end the day we had a soccer match between New Life Church and another native church team, which is geared towards youth to keep them off the streets. Unfortunately we lost 2-0, but J.R. ended the match sharing the gospel to both the teams and the many spectators. The day was full of memories, but we know all good things must come to an end. We have had such an incredible time with the Kagadi people, and Lord-willing we will return again.
We will update again tomorrow with pictures. We now have internet!
Allison Trumbull
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.
3 comments:
Love the blog...thanks for all the information. We are sending a Happy Birthday to Elijah from all of us here in Wetumpka...Happy 15! Love from Emily, Spencer, Gma, Papa, Devin, Brandon and Alexis
my family misses you, Clara ... keep up the great work!
--Preston
Happy Birthday Elijah....as birthday's come and go this will be one you will never forget! We miss all you team members! EPC is just not the same without you all. We cannot wait for your return and for you to light the fires of evangelism and ministry in our hearts. With great love and prayers for a safe return flight.
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