So this is Africa!!!

It’s been exactly 3 weeks since we landed at the Entebbe airport in Uganda and in just a few more days we’ll be heading out for Rwanda. Where has the time gone? A lot of changes came with this new continent. A new year, many firsts (first time preaching, first time in Africa…), a new team at the end of the month and lots of heartfelt goodbyes. I’m not sure I’m ready.

When I first arrived in Uganda, I didn’t know what I expected but I was pleasantly surprised. I have loved my experiences here and the people have just been so kind and hospitable. My teammates and I have been to several communities in the past 3 weeks and each has had its charm.

We’ve been living in Mukono (which means arm, from your wrist to your shoulder). Mukono used to be known as the gateway for Satan. This territory has been reclaimed for God by several pastors who have been given the authority to stand in the gap for this community. Now there are several working towards being the gatekeepers of this place. We got to go to prayer mountain to intercede for this place. We have also traveled to the surrounding areas during our time in Uganda.

We went to Nantabulirwa where we ministered to children and women in the community. We taught the children songs and the salvation story through bracelets. In Busega we ministered at a woman’s conference. We watched them dance and do ministry through dancing. In Bulange we directed a church service and watched people get on fire for God. In our own little area we played with the children in the neighborhood. We also taught them songs and the salvation story through bracelets. They in turn taught us songs and told us stories.

In the Chikoza community, we were told that it’s well known for witchcraft. We have visited several times, but the first time we met Jaja Margaret. She is in her seventies and she has 20 children. She’s a pillar in the community she’s in. Her home is always opened for prayers and worship. We’ve had the opportunity to pray with her several times. In that same community we met Olivia, whose story touched me on a deeper level. She is a single mother of two, who had to part with her children in order to make a living. There is more to the story but the great thing is God is writing it.

We also ministered in Buikwe, where we met Agnes. She has 12 children she’s raising and one of them is disabled. She has been sick for a while, but she’s still a very vital part of her community. We prayed with her and her children. We attended the school meeting and witnessed the generosity of the people of Uganda once more. They came together to build the school that their children is attending. We also did prison ministry and the worship was just simply amazing. The men there inspired me, despite their circumstances, they had such smiles.

In Nabweru, we met Sara one of many people who are in the similar situations. She is a single mother to Sunshine and Shalom. Sara can’t afford to send her children to school for $115 a year. We walked alongside Sophia a Muslim woman. She did door to door ministry with us for a few days. Sophia witnessed us pray for families and talk to them. On our last day, she was on her knees as she gave her life to Christ.

My favorite thing about Uganda has been the hospitality. People are just generous and ready to take care of you the moment you step foot in their home. I have enjoyed getting to know each and every single person. I don’t know how but, there seems to be more space to love people, the more people I meet.

I am almost 5 months in, God through you has supported me in ways that seem pretty impossible. I am still $3900 away from being fully funded. I don’t want to go home, which is what will happen if I don’t raise that by the end of January. Please prayerfully consider making a donation and also sharing this so others can see it. Thank you so much for your continued support, I couldn’t do it without you!

Until next time!
Rounine!