God is Faithful!

“But this I say, brethren, the time is short, so that form now on even those who have wives should be as though they had none, those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they did not possess, and those who use this world as not misusing it. For the form of this world is passing away.” 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

This is the verse that Denis, one of our Ugandan coordinators, read to the crowd of alcohol drinking family members at Susan’s funeral in her village yesterday. I was so proud of him as he accused his own people of putting the wrong priorities in place that would keep them from really focusing on what really matters in life. Walter also preached on the hope that only God can bring and one boy, Lawrence, prayed to accept Christ as his mother recommitted her life to Christ. Praise God!!

We then carried on to our most difficult camp of all to have a ministry/education day. We had left our medical personnel at home so that we could finish our work at the office. Somehow our communication was not good and our representatives believed we were coming for a medical clinic that day. When we arrived, more than a hundred people were already waiting to receive medical treatment. My heart was so saddened at that point, but God had other things in mind. Denis and I went to tell the people the situation, which is always difficult.

After they understood that we couldn’t have a clinic, one lady told us that if we couldn’t give medical treatment that day, maybe we could bring our pastor to at least pray for them! Praise Jesus for that opportunity!!! Walter began to lead worship under that mango tree in the darkest place we have ever seen and the results at the end of the 2 hour long service of testimonies, gospel preaching and beautiful singing was 22 people believing on Jesus! God showed up to prove Himself strong among the people that are known country-wide for their witchcraft and poisoning techniques.. He had done this work in a camp that was just throwing rocks at us in the vehicle 2 weeks ago! Apak Obanga (Praise God!)

I want to ask something specific of everyone. I now will list the first names of every person that received Christ yesterday and I want to ask all of you to consider adopting one of these people individually. I would ask you to commit to pray for them and intercede on their behalf so that they may be discipled not backslide in the midst of all of the temptations and problems in the camps. Even more than that, I want to ask that each of you that commit, if you could just drop a quick note on here with your name and commitment for this person, it would be such a great example of Christ’s ministry for all of us.

The names are as follows: Lawrence, Moses, Mazanen, Jennifer, Stella, Caromela, Janet, Grace, Palma, Washington, Calbaten, Johnson, Atim Evelyn, Dorcas, Celina, Akello Evelyn, Eunice, Scovia, Hannah, Sarah, Caesar, Betty and Antonio.

He is doing a wonderful work here, but Satan is also not going to give up easily. Please pray for us as we are humbled before the Father daily. We love you all.

Jaden