Yes, friends, we are back in sunny Uganda. The doctor has given me a clean bill of
health (to my American friends, that means I’m fit – he didn’t give me a bill,
because we have the National Health Service, to which I am eternally
grateful!), we have installed an exercise bike in the spare room, and besides,
God and I have unfinished business in Uganda!
So, part of being back, is being part of the Kajjansi
student outreach team. And last
Thursday, was the first time the students were out, so naturally, I accompanied
them. I still don’t know all the songs
they sing, but I am slowly getting used to clapping my hands and dancing (well,
it’s more of a shuffle really – but a cool shuffle, at that!).
After the usual song and dance warm-up act, led by
second year student, Eunice, Frank introduced new boy/man Vincent to the listeners, who shared his testimony, as I interviewed him.
Then, a few of us headed down the hill, to our usual
spot, opposite the clinic, to preach the gospel. New boy David was official board-holder (easel,
for short), Paul Magala our translator, and Ben Bongomin, official
photographer. The message was all about ‘Who
Will Help You?’, and lists sources like the government, banks, NGO’s, family,
the witchdoctor, and religion, with the conclusion being, only God will supply
your every need, according to His riches, in Christ Jesus.
Many of our usual listeners were there, and seemed glad
to have the gospel preached again, in Kajjansi, but the Muslim contingent
certainly didn’t seem so happy. Their
faces were hard to me, and ignored any efforts of mine to make
conversation. With many issues going on
around the world, and in Africa, involving Muslims, I will try to ignore them
and preach Christ, and Him crucified, only.
But pray for them, and us, as we continue with the business of winning
souls.
It
was great to see, and pray with Geoffrey, Agnes and Fiona again.
‘Me old cobbler’, Stephen, woke up
especially for me, but this lady, who was seriously ill, could only manage a
smile, as we prayed for her.
New
boy, David Mulyampiti, had a very encouraging conversation with ‘Barbaretti’,
who requested we pray for her.
On Sunday afternoon, I was invited to Calvary Chapel,
Entebbe, to speak to the Youth about Sports Ministry. Frank and Joseph , who often come to Kajjansi
attend this church, and asked if I could be their guest speaker.
I chose to speak on the subject, ‘Win or lose, it’s all
the same’, and focused on three particular verses: Proverbs 11:30, ‘He that wins souls is wise’; Luke 9:25, ‘What does it profit a man, if he gain
the whole world but lose his own
soul’; and Philippians 3: 10, ‘My goal is
to know Him and the power of His resurrection’.
The message seemed to be appreciated, but not as much as the volleyball
game after, I think!
The children come from very poor homes, but spend all day at the church, where they know they will find love, kindness, and forgiveness of sin, through Christ Jesus.
And so to today, Monday. I joined the girls at Rounders, and after a run of three ‘golden ducks’, got my mojo back, and scored four rounders! The girls, here, can throw a ball pretty well, so I had to do plenty of running. It was hot, humid and at high altitude, but praise God, I had the heart (and stents) for it!
So until next time, keep praying, and many thanks.
Sean
