SOME PHOTOS!!!

Just wanted to get you guys some photos. Been super busy, and now we're back in Kampala from the village of Kagadi. More blogs are on their way from your loved ones. Sorry for the delay!!!!

-Matt

“Honor One Another”

I wish I could accurately paint a picture of God’s beauty here. We have had beautiful weather… no humidity, a nice breeze, unbelievable sunsets, and a full orange moon that stops you in your tracks. I can’t forget to mention birds the size of a 747 and resident baboons. Tomorrow a bunch of us are waking up early to climb a small mountain to get a better look at God’s wonder and see the sunrise.

Each morning after breakfast our team meets to go over our devotional Building Up One Another, which is led by our wise elder, Pastor Aaron. Today’s devotional was especially meaningful for me. It focused on Philippians 2:3-4:

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

I know several of my teammates have already mentioned the humility of the people of Kagadi, but even though I was here last year it still strikes me how they put others before themselves. One instance of this happened at the crusade tonight. Chris (a.k.a Cousin) and I were walking up to sit with the people and an old lady got up from her chair and carried it over for Chris to sit on. She insisted he sit while at the same time a young man brought a chair for me sit on. Then, they both went and sat on the ground. We see Christ in them and how they honor us.

Today we also got to visit two schools, an elementary school and a high school. Several of us shared our testimonies and our team pastors have led with powerful Gospel teaching. Of course, visiting the elementary school was my favorite. The students sat for two hours in the sun without a peep. Again, they honor us.

God is teaching us to humble ourselves and to honor one another. Please continue to pray for our team and the people of Kagadi. We are seeing true heartfelt conversions and God working in miraculous ways. I encourage you to meditate on Philippians 2:3-4 and see how He will bless you.

Love,

Abby

How Dirty Are the Feet of Those that Bring Good News

Greetings from Kagadi! Today we awoke bright and early (some earlier than others due to jet-lag). We have gone non-stop, but today’s work has been incredible!! We have seen God work in amazing ways!

This morning when I awoke I read this passage in Romans 10 because I was somewhat nervous about going door to door to share the Good News.

But how are they to call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”

I wish I could describe the feeling I felt today as I shared my faith and led a young boy named Vincent to Christ. I was somewhat nervous yet so very excited. I am amazed that God can use such a vessel as me. I am humbled that He called me to Uganda and that I have ample opportunities to share my faith with non-believers and encourage believers.

Something else I am so humbled by is the selfless devotion to the Gospel the Ugandans have. They have said time and time again how amazing it is for us to come all the way from the USA to share God’s love with their people, BUT they have no idea how blessed and encouraged we are by their devotion and love for their own people. I hope I take back their zeal for Christ in sharing God’s love to the States.

Lastly, I am so encouraged by my teammates. I have such an overwhelming love for them. They each have such unique qualities they bring to the team, and it’s awesome to see everyone in action. I am truly in awe by God’s power and grace.

To conclude, I want to thank you for your prayers and comments. We are truly blessed to have such caring friends and families back home who are lifting us up. Please continue to pray that God goes before us and for divine appointments. Also, please pray for the team because we are exhausted yet want to do and experience everything possible. Please pray that God will multiply our rest and that we rely solely on Him for everything.

On a side note and to clear up any misunderstandings…I am not sick, so no worries. I just had a bit of motion sickness on the plane ride here but nothing a Phenergan can’t fix (thanks to Beth). And by the way, I don’t sleep with my mouth open; however, Matt did drool.

All For HIS Glory,

Kendall