African Update - April

Originally ministering in Busia, Kenya, in mid March we switched ministries and took a 24 hour bus ride(s) to Lira, Uganda. Our travel day, or should I say night, we hopped on a bus only to make it half of our journey, before our bus died, and we had to wait to get a new one. This took hours as they had to send a new bus from Nairobi. The bus was tested (multiple times) and we then started off on our way. This delay was what made our 12-14 hour journey, double in time.

As we arrive here we were greeted by the VERY friendly staff at the hotel we are staying at. It is a lovely place and Ugandan’s are the “nicest people” of East Africa (self proclaimed). I would tend to agree with this statement. Uganda is much greener than Kenya, and since the rainy season has begun, rain is happening almost every other day. The mornings are crisp and the evenings are just cool enough, almost cold at times.

The team is working with Victory Outreach Church which has MANY ministries to be involved in. They are partnered with other International ministries such as Crossroads, and Compassion. We have been able to work in the compassion office, and meet many of the orphan children that sponsors in the America’s and Europe support monthly. The team has met many international people here.

Canadians, Brits and Norwegians, OH MY! 

Time here has been tough for many of the team. The honeymoon is over and as some count the days until seeing their family *waves to mom and dad*, while others are not looking for it to end. A safe place to fight for your relationship with God. For myself, it has proven to be tough to serve during this time. Africa has a heavy spiritual climate. Much different from America. Many African communities are influenced by the ways of witch doctoring. Though it’s affects are not always evident at first glance. Pastors and those involved in the Christian church here can usually point out someone who is being spiritually oppressed.

I will be returning to America in only a matter of weeks, but this blog will continue.

I am always encouraged by your comments, and am thankful for all your prayers.