After a frustrating series of issues with our friends at the travel agency, Blair finally joined the team in Kampala. Unfortunately, it was after Doug had already returned home and the soccer ladies flew out the day Blair arrived. Once he got there, however, he had the opportunity to teach a course for MTI. The class was a historical overview of the New Testament. While it is hard to cover that much material in one weekend, the class was well-received and Blair really enjoyed presenting it. Meanwhile, Hunter and Casey helped Mark put the final (for now) touches on the road leading to his new property.
On Saturday afternoon, Hunter, Casey, Blair and two members of the church, Fred and Abel, had the chance to attend a VERY exciting rugby match between Uganda and Namibia. The Namibian team is a world cup qualifier and the Uganda Cranes came in as heavy underdogs. However, with the help of an exuberant crowd, including three very enthusiastic, trash talking mzungu, the Ugandans won 20-19. After the match, the crowd stormed the field and carried the players off on their shoulders. What a moment!
Worship on Sunday morning was lively and inspiring. The leaders of the church prayed over Hunter and Blair as they will be returning home on Thursday the 29th. Blair and Casey helped a singing group prepare a song for a Christian music festival. Casey and Hunter hosted an all church fellowship sports day where the Ugandans learned the joys of ultimate frisbee and kickball. What a kick it was to see Africans trying to catch and throw a frisbee!
On Monday, Blair, Casey, Hunter and Mark met up with Mark's fiancee Jamie and the ladies in Mbale and set out for Sipi Falls. After a long hike to some very beautiful waterfalls, followed by dinner and a rousing game of Mad Gab, they settled in and camped for the night. The next day, they had the chance to work at MTI in Mbale shelving books and organizing stacks in the library.
That brings an end to Hunter and Blair's time in Kampala. We are extremely grateful for the prayers and support they have received. We are so blessed to have been in Kampala where the Lord's church is alive and thriving. The people here are so warm and kind. Spending time at the resource center and going out into the field has given us a glimpse at the impact Mark and his team members are having for Christ in Uganda. What a great work we have had the chance to be a part of.
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Praise the Lord -
And thank Him for fellow brothers and sisters in Christ who have been given the ability and time to share the wealth of the Lord -
I personally thank ALL of you who have given of their time and talent to further the Gospel / the Good News -
brother Michael
I am so glad that Blair finally got to join the team and that all seems to be well. Congratulations to the PU team for their outstanding efforts and their good works in the name of Jesus. I am so, so proud and continue to pray for your safety and well being.
Praises! that Blair was able to join you. Too bad Doug had already left though. I know this trip has been a blessing both to the team and the church there as well as the children in the soccer camps. Many lives have been touched by the love of Christ, through you. Many prayers have been answered too! Praises for that! We'll pray for a safe return for you and the continuing work there for Casey and Hunter as their mission continues.
Love to you all,
Ron and Laurie
good to see the work God is using you for!
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