A Playground, Soccer, and out of control Worshipers…
Hello all! Doing great here in Kaihura! Sorry it’s been several days since my last update, internet here has been insanely unreliable. Right now it’s about lunch time, and we’re gonna grab some grub. This afternoon, we’re headed to a smaller village out in the bush called Kyongera to minister to people out there, and check up on the mosquito net project. Nets are SO important in preventing the needless spread of malaria out here. It’s cool how in giving nets to a family we’re able to show them how much we love and value them, and in turn show them the love of Christ. I’ve spent the past few evenings playing soccer with the boys down at the orphanage, which is a blessing and a curse. I’m in terrible shape which equals about 3 minutes of running after the ball, and the rest of the time waiting for the ball to roll my way so I can kick it. It’s been a riot though, the boys LOVE playing soccer with a “Muzungu” as I’m called here (white person), and while playing I can’t help but feel so grateful for being here so I can love on these kids. Kids who are eating up every ounce of love and attention I’m able to give them. I wish I had more time and energy so I could just keep giving it away. I feel so blessed. We’re nearing completion on the playground, which is HUGE. I’ve been able to grind and cut metal on the project, so it’s been fun getting my hands dirty. REALLY dirty. If there’s one thing I’ve learned so far, it’s that things move ALOT slower here. I mean A – LOT slower… We have not even been able to start digging at the well site yet. Hopefully we’ll get rocking on that in SOON…. I’ve been able to lead worship several times out here, which has been unbelievable. Leading Ugandan’s in the worship of our Lord is such a cool picture of the Kingdom of God. Songs of praise being lifted up in two different languages, but in one spirit… it’s truly indescribable. Ugandan’s REALLY know how to worship! Church this past Sunday was OUT OF CONTROL… After leading the church in a few songs, I sang with the rest of the worship team (consisting of about 20 singing, dancing, out of control worshipers) and it was SO much fun! You don’t experience that every day…
Well, once again, thank you everyone for all your thoughts and prayers!! I’ll try to update you all again, sooner than later… STAY TUNED!!!
Check out some photos we’ve taken HERE…
