Habari Friends! We greet you in the mighty name of Jesus, who, by His grace, has saved our souls and is and the reason we do what we do. It is because of His love for us that we are here and have such love for others.
I’d never call any day here a lazy day, because we always try to be engaged with some kind of
ministry or to spend time with people. Some of these people are those we’ve
been with for decades, while others, we’ve just come to know.
We’ve shared a lot of sweet and special moments with
our Backyard Bible Club kids. Some days we are in high gear with relay races,
musical chairs, and what seems like dance marathons. Other times, the kids just
climb onto our laps, try to plait (braid) our hair (even Jim’s); they examine
our eyes, ears, mouths and study every freckle and mole. We then talk about how
each of us is made unique by God Himself. None of us are exactly the same, yet
we are all human. We all bleed red, cry salty tears, have a heartbeat, and most
importantly, we are all made in the image of God.
Each of these little lives has impacted ours and they
are imprinted upon our hearts. May our gracious God protect and guide their
little steps and lead them in righteousness.
This week, we also had opportunities to spend time
with our Rock Baptist family, as well as moving about Tororo to minister to a
few new friends. I spent Sunday afternoon with Beatrice Odongo (Pastor Julius’
wife), and she taught me how to make matooke and sukamuiki. Matooke is made
from green bananas that resemble plantains, but they have an amazing flavor –
especially when served with g-nut sauce. Sukamuiki are greens that are
shredded, boiled, and then fried with onions. I’m hoping to find some of these ingredients
back home and try my skills at these dishes.
The Ladies’ Bible Study is wrapping up the book of
Philippians next week. We began having mini potlucks at the end of our study
time. This has been a delight to all of us, because who doesn’t love food? This
week, we shared chicken, fried pork, rice, kalo, and pasta with meat sauce. I
am going to miss these sweet sisters so much. Together, we have grown in God’s
Word and in our love for one another.
Finally, the biggest news in town is Maxwell and
Juliana’s wedding this Saturday! The whole compound is buzzing with busyness
and anticipation. Lord-willing, I will post all about it in our final blog next
week. Please be in prayer for the couple-to-be, those in attendance, and that the
weather would cooperate. This is usually the dry season, but we have had rain at
least three times a week since July, and every day this week! But we praise God
in whatever circumstance and whatever weather He chooses to bring.
That’s life in Tororo this week.
Until the Lord brings us together again…Tuonane!
Chrissie and Jim
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