Today was our first full day in Mbale and it was a welcome opportunity to recover from many hours of travel. We enjoyed breakfast and quiet time before heading to Pastor Morris's church where people were already fully engaged in singing and worship. Worship is lively here and we had to jump right in - no warm ups today. It was refreshing to have fun in praising God.
For Bible studies we broke up into groups with Doug teaching the men, Leslie teaching the women, and Donna leading children's church. The men and women were very responsive to the teachings and many women came forward to receive prayers for healing.
Donna, Trish, Thomas, and Debbie somehow managed to corral, teach, and play games with nearly one hundred kids. They finished their time with playing new games for the Ugandans - Simon Says and Red Light/Green Light which were labeled “tricky games.”
Michael delivered the sermon which was based on John 15:5-17. Using the illustration of the vine and the branch we were encouraged to be constantly praying to bear fruit for the kingdom: fruit that comes through the Holy Spirit by abiding in Christ.
After church we were able to tour the facility including the current construction of a new student building. This was followed by an, as always, delicious lunch cooked by James. The remainder of the day was spent in shared parts resting and preparing for tomorrow. We are eagerly anticipating watching and participating in all that God plans to do - the salvation, healing, and care of many Ugandan people.
Karen Underwood
After church we were able to tour the facility including the current construction of a new student building. This was followed by an, as always, delicious lunch cooked by James. The remainder of the day was spent in shared parts resting and preparing for tomorrow. We are eagerly anticipating watching and participating in all that God plans to do - the salvation, healing, and care of many Ugandan people.
Karen Underwood
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