Today, one of the teams will head to Gulu to work in the children's camp. Gula is in northern Uganda so it may be quite a ride. This is where the refugee children live, who have been drastically effected (and possibly orphaned) by the of years of war in their country. The other two teams will go to schools throughout Kampala and present the "True Love Waits" abstinence program. If you recall from earlier posts, they were working on the material back in Texas and will be explaining the Gospel with that program. They are also supposed to go to some orphanages. The teams will do about 6-7 days of this, then switch, with one day in between so they can share what work has been done. I'm sure it will be exciting, but emotionally wearing at the same time. Understanding all the trauma the Ugandan people have been through, and listening to their stories will be difficult. Please pray for the teams as they share the love of the Savior with people who REALLY need HIM. Please pray that the teams will be clear in their messages and that God will open people's eyes to accept Jesus into their hearts. Pray also for the local church there, that they will be able to disciple and minister to all those who will need it. The Ugandan people need HOPE and that is exactly what God offers!
This is the song we sang in church yesterday, I thought of Mary Kate...
(Hillsong, Mighty To Save)
Everyone needs compassion, a love that's never failing, let mercy fall on me,
Everyone needs forgiveness, the kindness of a Savior,
THE HOPE OF NATIONS!
(Chorus) Savior, He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save, He is mighty to save,
Forever, Author of salvation, He rose and conquered the grave,
Jesus conquered the grave!
The Lord your God is with YOU, He is mighty to save! Zeph. 3:17
We sang that in church yesterday too! :)
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