The First Farewell

Our dear brothers, Brian and Dave, said their farewells to Uganda. It seems as if they’ve fallen in love with the people and the place as much as we have. Their work here was priceless, and they’ve left an empty spot in our mission house and our hearts. They should be arriving home in just a few hours. We pray Godspeed to them, with hopes of their future return.

We had a packed week of more evangelism, fellowship, and dancing with neighborhood kids, and the long-awaited graduation of two of our seminary students, George and Maxwell! They finished well, and now the real work begins. Just as in America, ministry is often lonely and difficult. Thankfully, the leadership and the congregation at Rock Baptist, for the most part, embrace and respect its leadership. They are a tight-knit family who protect one another. We do request you pray for these young men, along with the other leaders at RBC, as they proclaim truth and teach others how to discern solid doctrine and theology.

We had a wonderful message from home this week! Our VBS kids at Church of the Open Door, Fayetteville, NC, together with all of the amazing volunteers, helped raise enough money for a new roof to be put on Rock Baptist Church! During the rainy season, the church has been flooded due to the damage and age of the roof. But praise God, He has provided through the generosity of these little children. Bless the Lord!

We are missing so many friends from home, but our work here keeps us busy. This week, Pastor Jon and Aslan will also be returning to America. We’ve loved having them along for the adventure – even though it was short. The pastors here enjoyed getting to know Jon better and have gleaned from his knowledge and experience. He took time to listen to their concerns and needs, which often seem overwhelming. Prayerfully, the Lord will answer them according to His will. This week, please continue for Jon and Aslan, as well as the village pastors, Geoffrey and Nicholas.

Last week, while evangelizing, Brian met a man named Michael who was about to go search for work in order to feed his children. He does odd jobs and drives a motorcycle taxi any chance he gets. Sadly, this means his children are left alone most days. Brian was so moved and went back to see him, bringing with him a bag of corn flour to help feed Michael and his children. This act of kindness went a long way. Yesterday, Michael and his children were in church, and Michael came to Pastor Julius, Jon and Jim to declare his desire to follow Christ! We pray that Michael’s heart is truly transformed by the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit. To God be he glory!

For the sake of one soul is why we are here. Let the souls be multiplied, not for our glory, but for the sake of Christ and His cross. To Him be glory, power, and dominion forever and ever!    

“Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.

~ 2 Corinthians 6:2(b)

Until next time…Tuonane!

Chrissie and the team

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