Let It Rain...

We awakened to sunshine on Sunday anticipating another beautiful day. But God had other plans.

Our team was asked to split up so three churches could have visitors - the people here are ALMOST as excited to see us as they were to see the King! Just think how much commotion and celebration will accompany the return of the King of Kings!

Pastor John was assigned 'sermon duty' at Kasubi which is the Churoh of God East Africa headquarters. Cheri took on the responsibility at the Mutungo church which we built two years ago. And Jerry was 'pseudo-pastor' at Murchison Bay, where many orphans are schooled.

We arrived at the churches almost simultaneously with the rain. Inside the churches, some of us were protected from the pouring rain once inside the church, but the glassless windows at Murchison Bay and the driving wind had us shifting from side to side to avoid an unintentional baptism.

The rain pounding on the roofs was in harmony with the drums - a crescendo of hail added to the 'musical' mix of instruments and voices. The praise and worship continued until God calmed the storm. Then testimonies and messages were offered in each church - unaware of what each speaker would say, the theme was consistent. Amazing how we find God's hand in everything.

Following services, we all met in Mutungo for lunch and a program in our honor. Some of the Children of Promise made their way to their sponsors, recognizing them immediately even after a one or two year separation! More singing, dancing and sharing from the Children of Promise, the TAPP women and the Central Community Nursery students and teachers. What a wonderful work is being done here through all of these programs.

After the program, we met with the sponsored children - hugging, crying, laughing... The children are all so precious - it's heartbreaking to know many do not have sponsors and are unable to attend school or have any hope of a better life. In Norm's words, 'perhaps we need to learn to live with less so we can give more.' However, we also see such love and faith in these children that it's makes it hard to know what 'a better life' looks like. Praise God that through our faith we have the certainty of spending eternity with Him without the trials of this earth.

Our bags are being loaded on top of the vans as we prepare to leave for the next village. Keep us in your prayers as we leave for three nights in Kabasule.