We finished building the home Friday morning. It was hard work, but it was well worth it. After we finished building the house, we had a dedication service with a pastor from KPC and all the native Ugandan crew members who taught 16 rookies how to build a house in 5 days.
We came expecting to build a home, and we did, but we were blessed to be able to build some great relationships, as well. There's our team host, Peter, who has shown us all around town and taken care of us so well. Then there's Moses our driver. If you ever come to Kampala you will quickly realize the value of a great driver like Moses. And then there's the team at the guest house, Richard, Rita, Grace, and John. Among other things, they have cooked terrific meals for us. You've probably heard stories of missions trips with Yak butter tea and mystery meat, but not here. The food has been great. Then there are the guys we have worked along side of the last week. Some of them spoke English very well and others knew about as much English as you know Lugandan. Laughter though is understood universally.
We were so privileged to be a part of this wonderful ministry and to get to build this home that Will house two high school teachers. The high school in this village is under construction, as well. Education is a big part of the Watoto vision. The ministry hopes to give these rescued children the moral values, social skills, and education necessary to be Uganda's next generation of leaders.
Praise God for all He is doing here!
We will post more pictures and let you know about our last couple of days here later. We have still have some great things ahead including lunch Sunday in the village. We will be splitting into several groups and having a traditional African lunch with one of the mother's and her children!
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4 comments:
Can't wait to see you guys! You finished strong! God job.
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Sherrie
It's true we are finished with this trip. I found many of my team members have a heart for missions. The journey begins.God showed me a wonderful country and people within it's borders who are willing to have us come along side and help (serve). I overheard Peter , our team host telling someone the churches should be unified to be able to meet needs in a greater way. Peter is studing to be a computer engineer and volunteers his time at the high school.
It's awesome how Kampala Pentacostal Church (KPC) is growing and preparing itself to serve in the Gulu region of Uganda. This region will need a spritual renewal and we ask you to pray that KPC will be able bring the gopsel in a mighty way.
God's infinite peace and blessings to you all! The Ugandan people will forever be transformed from your hard work and energy. I thank God for you!
Regards,
Andrea L. Smith
Memphis, TN
hello! is there internet access at Uganda's Watoto? my friends are there right now, just wondering how they are doing!
Praise God for what He's done through you!
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