Greetings:
The rainy season is upon us here in Uganda. And when it rains this time of year it pours. Just a few weeks ago drought was the concern for much of east Africa. Now it is floods.
The purpose of this brief update is just to give everyone a big thank you for your awesome support for my transition in moving to Uganda and the summer camps.
Since arriving in June God continues to show me grace by confirming that this is where I am to be at this time in my life. There are a number of ways that He has revealed this to me.
One is the vision we have for the ministry. Many small doors continue to open for us to proceed with the mission training and resource center. If I were to do it all again and use my best imagination to create the perfect facility for this purpose taking in account the financial expenses, needs and location, I do not think I could have come up with a facility as accommodating as the one we now occupy. That just shows that the Lord understands our needs even better than we do.
In addition to this is the support from many of you. There is no question that prayers on our behalf are being lifted up daily to our Father, we have experienced His touch through our personal health and team unity. Also we have avoided many potential mishaps such as the accident Moses had. This could have been devastating for him, his family and for all of us. In addition to these other blessings, is my personal financial support. Even though I am not 100%, I have enough funding for the ministry to stay focused on the vision and enough to cover personal expenses.
The Best for Last:
One final confirmation, is the effect that the ministry is having on life here in Uganda. There is no way I could share all the events that we have witnessed. From lives being enriched by medical care, men changing directions concerning their attitudes on sexual purity, and the great joy in seeing new faces in the church because of the outreach ministry that the summer teams have had here, it is evident that God has been working.
In closing, many ask how I am doing concerning my grief over losing Alina. I must admit that I have moments of great sorrow over her home going. There are times it seems only like yesterday that I was praying for her in the hospital. And I also have moments of disbelief. I do not know for sure but maybe it will always be this way. There is not a day that I do not ask God for His grace over my grief. He is faithful to provide all that I need to continue on this journey, I am realizing I have so much to learn.
May God richly bless you for your love To Him and the saints.
Serving Him who is Always Faithful,
Romans 1:16