A Church's Love

It is a joy and privilege to be part of a church which loves its orphans and widows enough to sacrificially give in dire need.  An elderly lady named Grandma Lubowa has been part of Mbira Baptist Church since its inception.  Just over a week ago some wicked men set fire to her tiny mud and stick house.  Fortunately she made it out of the house without harm, but she lost everything but her mattress and the dress she was wearing.   On the next Sunday the church when finding out about the tradgedy took pledges to provide for a new home and the replacement of some neccessary living materials.  What a great depiction of God's love. 

Rest and Recovery/ Rally Car Sunday

Thank you to all who have prayed for Kristy. She is slowly recovering from the malaria. The headaches, shakes and fever are gone, but the extreme tiredness still has a hold. When momma is down the whole family feels it keenly. I thank the Lord for giving me such a beautiful hard working wife. This past Sunday we had a blessed, but unique worship service. I have learned that, along with soccer, the sport of rally car racing is widely loved by Ugandans. The problem was the rally car race circuit used the main road just next to our church. I was trying not to laugh as each time a car came racing by every body on the right side of the church was peering through the wood slats to get a good look. Pastor JJ handled the distraction very well. After the service everyone enjoyed the afternoon entertainement.

New Life!

I am writing a quick note to let everyone know we have not disappeared. Getting an internet connection has been very difficult here in Mbira village. Kristy is down with malaria, the kids are excited about having so many friends to play with, (The orphans and school kids) and our permanent house should be ready to move into by the first of May. We are very thankful to have a small house available here in mbira while waiting. God is giving strength and we are slowly adapting to life without electricity and running water. I will be sending some pictures soon. Please continue to pray as Kristy is suffering terribly. Please don't send large e-mails to us as it is taking a long time just to download the small ones. Lord Bless. By the way we are very thankful to have the Keith Stensaas family back in Uganda. I am excited to see what GOD is going to do in Masaka Independent Baptist Church.