💕As our adventures continued, we had a week of visiting with church members, following up with others we had shared with, more Backyard Bible Club fun, and attending Sunday service with one of our sister churches, Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Of course, wedding plans are afoot as we’ve had the
distinct privilege of providing premarital counseling to the couple-to-be. For
those who are new to the blog, Maxwell Odongo and Slivia Juliana are to be
married on 23 August. Maxwell recently graduated from Seminary and is faithfully
serving at Rock Baptist Church. Sadly, Maxwell’s father is not a Christian and
is doing all he can to sabotage the wedding. Please pray that this resistance
would be silenced and that Maxwell and Juliana’s special day would be a joy and
blessing to all who attend.
We spend nearly every day with our kiddos from the
neighborhood. We are trying to memorize all of their names, but it can be
challenging. Some of these darlings include Muduli (Jonathan), Izat, Martine,
Perus, Miriam, Mercy, Rayan, Faridah, Juma, Joy, and Martha. I know there are more,
but these are the ones who visit most and are patient with us learning their
names. Malaria seemed to sweep through the families this week. Not only did
Pastor Julius have malaria, but several of our little ones did too.
We recently found out that some of these kids have
sickle-cell anemia, which, here in this area, is practically a death sentence.
This grieves my heart so much. We’ve fallen in love with these babies and
desire for them to thrive. Most importantly, we want them to know the love and
hope they have in Jesus. Please pray for these little souls by name. May God be
merciful and gracious to them as they learn and grow in His Word.
We were blessed to be a part of Ebenezer Baptist
Church’s Sunday service. Almost 10 years ago, we met Geoffrey Oktella and his
wife, Matrine. He has proven to be solid in his faith and true to the teachings in
the Bible. The mud-structure church and tent sit on Pastor Julius’ land, which
he is lending to them until they have land of their own. Geoffrey runs a small
shop that sells dried goods (beans, rice, maize, flour, and g-nuts). Though
this little income helps, it is not much for raising funds for land. Please
pray for Ebenezer Baptist Church, along with Geoffrey and Matrine, that the
Lord would open a way to purchase land and a sound structure. The Lord is good
and His timing is perfect. May He be gracious in His blessing to them.
We praise God for his goodness and kindness to us.
Before coming here, I, Chrissie, was a little concerned about my own health
with regard to my heart. AFib in a 3rd world country is not a good
combination, especially after touring a few hospitals. However, besides one
little scare, my heart and health overall have been exceptional. Thankfully, Jim
has been doing well also. Woohoo!
Next week, we have more adventures planned, so stay
tuned and keep praying.
“Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will
find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives;
the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give
him a stone? Or, if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then,
though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much
more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him! So in
everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up
the Law and the Prophets.” ~ Matthew 7:7-12
Until next time…Tuonane!
Chrissie and Jim
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