I love Uganda already!
I had this feeling that Uganda would be my favorite African month. And it’s proving to be true.
The first week I got to see a few Charlotte favorites who were in Kampala with Sports Outreach on a short term mission trip around Uganda. Such a sweet treat to see CC & Abby!! It was perfect timing.
Last Saturday, Jay, Bri and I travelled to the first team in Mukono . You know you’re in Africa when traveling 18 kilometers (a little over 11 miles) takes you over 3 HOURS to get there! I coulda ran there faster!
We were excited to get to team DeepER roots who is partnering with Pastor Joseph with Christ Ambassador Church.
We were greeted with chapatti (african tortilla) , salad with fresh avacado, and sausage. Favorite lunch 🙂
After lunch we went to the church and instantly fall in LOVE with the people. Oh the children are soooo sweet and snuggly. I want them all! Just in the last week Uganda has stolen my heart.
There have been so many moments I've been soaking up- that I never want to forget. Because the reality is that in just 5 months this most likely won’t happen in America.…
Running on a dusty road under the orange sunrise and 5 kids run up to me- grabbing my hands, clinging to my arms, laughing and running as long as their lil legs can stand.
Sitting on the grass with kids jumpping in my lap longing for love and affection, while 5 kids are intrigued playing with my blonde hair.
Walking through the village praying over the sick, encouraging believers, telling people about Jesus, and rejoicing when people say "I want Jesus!" I was humbled to lead 4 women to Christ this past week.
Holding the sweetest boy during church service till he falls asleep in my arms.
Teaching kids new games like simon says and duck duck goose- and when I say goose to my suprise they run across the field screaming and laughing!
Sitting under the sunset listening to the choir practice and inspired by the men and women with joy unspeakable- singing praises to Jesus.
Making new friends from different walks of life, hearing their stories, inspired by their dedication to the Lord, dancing & laughing till our stomachs hurt, joining their bible studies, calling them my sisters and brothers, and playing my new favorite game- Net Ball!
I’ve been reminded this week that this is my life. I’m really in Africa right now! Feeling the warm breeze of the African wind, smelling chapatti cooking over a lil coal fire burner, and watching the beautiful African sunset.
And I’ve been reminded this week that there is even MORE. This has been the theme of my race for me!
God is saying,
Michelle- There is MORE than you could ever ask or imagine!
So much more I have for you- so much MORE I have waiting for YOU!
You’ve only just had a taste of Me! Wait till I bring ALL I have for you!! You’ve only just seen the tip of the iceburg. OH JUST YOU WAIT for the overwhelming FLOOD.
Be OVERWHELMED by my loving kindess.
So in eager expectation my prayer this month is Father, send YOUR glory! Overwhelm us.
There is MORE in 2012. And it’s starting in Uganda.
I feel it.
I pray the same for you!
