Days 2 & 3

 Today was our second day of ministry in the slums of Namumonga. To describe this place as abject poverty may not be adequate. The physical eye clearly recognizes the community’s water source as unfit, litter strewn everywhere and a host of unmet medical needs. It’s not hard to overlook the lethargy in the children, “ring worms” and jaundice eyes in the children and adults.

In spite of such desperation God is at work in this place. The spiritual eyes provide this proof. There is nothing greater than to share the love of Christ. Satan knows this well, as team members shared experiences of slight physical illnesses. Somehow, our bodies were strengthened as Barbara prayed that illness would be overcome by the knowledge that many of these people would appear in the multitude of all nations, tongues and people standing before the throne and the Lamb of God.

God’s strength and power provided. Joanna and I were invited into the homes of several African women. I’m told this invitation is one of the highest privileges bestowed by an Africa family. God was at work. God honored us in leading three women to Christ and one woman re-affirmed her commitment. The fifth did not accept Christ but showed up at the worship service later that day. God shows no partiality and comes to whoever believes on Him to receive forgiveness of sins.

Thank God for the reality of these scripture on this day.

Would  we go back again to share? YOU BET! The privilege to hearing, “God sent you here for me” was worth the fourteen hours of flying to this place.

You do not have to go too far to find a demonstration of hope! I found that in the face and voices of the Fathers Heart Children’s Choir. The kids sang with expressions of joy and danced with the same level of energy from the day before. We did not always understand the language but nothing prohibited our abilities to join them in the dance. What would Michel, David’s wife, have thought as we danced before the Lord?

~Cassandra

Day three was spent at Uganda Jesus Village (UJV) a home for children from the worn torn areas in the north. It was said that the dogs in Kampala were treated better than the children of Gulu. These children have been brought here to receive care and restoration. The children sang for us then a few of us spoke and then we ministered to the kids with love, hugs, a listening ear, prayer and encouragement.  I can say that our hearts are full with love and sorrow for so many. After talking and praying with one 10 year old girl at some length I gave her a hug and she just continued to hang on so starved for love.  I am sure that the entire group can tell similar stories.

Tomorrow, we minister and Living Streams church and then head up to Gulu. Pray for safety on the road and for strength as some of us do medical outreach and others of us children’s outreach.
~Kim