Teaching Update

Wow... that about sums it up. I have a new understanding of life. The hardships, sacrifices and joy we are seeing are beyond imagination.

A lady shared her life story today. Their firstborn and only child died at just over a year. She and her husband were devastated, but went on to adopt 18 orphans. When I say they had no means to support them, I am speaking literally. However, they felt called to offer these children love, something far better than they had as orphans! Her husband is away on a university scholarship. When I asked her if she had help raising all these children, she smiled and said yes, "the Father, Son and Holy Spirit." Her faith was inspiring.

There is a strong presence of witchcraft and false religions. They need our prayers here against the evil one! Poverty is prevalent, however, these pastors and leaders are making huge sacrifices to bring hope and the light of Jesus to some very dark places. One young man from Kampala (a 12 hour bus ride) told me today that he is an engineer. Not unusual in the US but I was shocked for Karamoja. He explained God had called him here. He had finished his mission and was to head home, however, his pastor asked him to stay 2 more years for NO PAY. I asked him how he would live. He said he was given a place to live and had his food provided during this conference... then he would just have to trust God for everything... even food. Wow. I do not know sacrifice.

Stories go on and on... as far as our teaching goes, it has been very well received. Tomorrow, Jonathan is tackling PURITY... a huge problem here. It is clear that what we would consider a healthy marriage is virtually unheard of. They were astounded that Mark and I had been married 33 years and shared respect, friendship, kindness and faithfulness and love. (Thanks EPM for providing The Purity Principle) We will wrap up our work with core values and cover respect. That will be our last day with our new friends because we must travel Friday to Yei, South Sudan because there is not another plane before classes begin there on Monday. Please pray that we finish strong, that God is glorified and lives will be changed. It is very hot, muggy, stuffy... and joy-filled. I wish you could experience their worship in song. EXCITING! Please pray also for the hearts of the students that we will be with next week.

We miss you... Please join us in prayer...
Debbie for the team


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