Uganda Team Post #6

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Think about the most unique gift you’ve ever been given. Can it compare to a live chicken with its feet bound, a bag of ground nuts, and a rare fruit that the Nationals couldn’t name easily. During our visitation today these are the gifts we received. We couldn’t believe the generosity of the Ugandans once again, giving their best for their honored guests, which we felt so unworthy to receive. A total of 20 home visits were made today. We heard some amazing testimonies about how the mothers came to know Jesus. These people are so content with so little compared with Americans who always want more and more and more.

The men completed work on the fence with the delivered posts. 71 were done yesterday with 40 more done today, for a total of 111. In the next few weeks the fence will be completed for a total of 140 fence posts. Ken and Ron have worked alongside the Nationals, learning their stories, encouraging them, and being blessed by their hard work.

While the team has been split working on the fence and on visitation, the people’s lives we came in contact with were intertwined. David, the hardest worker on the construction team is also struggling with some mental and spiritual issues. Ron and Ken have made a strong connection with him during their work this week, showing him the true compassion and love of Christ. Today, one of the houses visited was the mother of David. She admitted that she has struggled with having faith since David’s difficulties have occurred. We were able to pray with her and encourage her with scripture pointing her to the forgiveness of Jesus in all situations that life throws at us. The team requests special prayers for David and his mother, for peace and salvation for both of them.

186 children and 56 adults were touched by team members today. Please pray for these people to all realize the good news of Jesus Christ. As we wrap up the week, it is hard to believe our time here in Kamonkoli is almost done. Tomorrow we are going on an outing to Sipi Falls and to the baboons, so please pray for safety, continued good health, and for opportunities to show the love of Christ with those that will be with us on the trip. God bless.