I should have a few Uganda posts up by now… I have started a few blogs, but they're still in the works because my perfectionism has taken over. Since I've been slacking, here's an impromtu post with a few pictures . . .
Our hosts this month are wonderful. Our host mom, Mama Lucinda is teaching us how to cook on
International Women's Day. Crushing peanuts down at the end for a sauce.
Got to raft the Nile at the beginning of the month!
Hunks of meat on market day.
Naked children cover the streets.
Our house. It's the nicest one in a very large radius…even has a garage!
View from my top bunk.
What I've been doing…
Door-to-door evangelism. It's been interesting. Good, but difficult at times. Wobulenzi is not much different than most of the places I've been in that there is a large Muslim population. The second largest religion is Adventist. There have been a many conversations that have turned argumentative where we simply have to depart. Even still, God has proved Himself faithful, for we have seen salvations and healings during these times. Please pray for open hearts here!
School visits. We do a few of these each week. One day last week I graded midterm exams for 5th graders and another day, I had to teach a "Baby Class" that consisted of 3-7-year-olds. It always varies. Many times, we do an assembly…teach the kids songs and do an impromptu Bible skit.
Preaching. Yup, still preaching. I gave a sermon at both Sunday services yesterday in front of a 400-member congregation. Although it can be intimidating, the Spirit always shows up.
Hospital Visits. They are frustrating and beautiful all at the same time. The facilities are horrific and the patients are often misdiagnosed. Still, God shows up. I have a blog about this coming soon…
I like Uganda A LOT and am blessed to spend time here. Our host family is wonderful and gives us a lot of pineapple. They blow me away with their generosity. They house four orphans and are involved in the community to an unfathomable extent. It's super hot and the dusty roads always coat me in a thick layer that sticks to my sweat after cars whiz by, but it's all worth it…always… There are these super weird birds here that are about four feet tall, if I had to guess…I see them when I run and always wish I had my camera. That's all for now, folks!
Two more weeks in Africa!
