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Uganda Update
Hi Everyone,
Isaac just called with today’s team update:
First of all, he wanted you to know that both Matt Wahl and Jason West are doing great. They were both feeling weak this morning and experiencing the after-effects of yesterday’s heat exhaustion. In light of this, they decided to stay back and rest. When the team returned to their lodging this evening, they found the guys 100% recovered!!! Thank you for praying. The remainder of the team is in excellent health. God is definitely answering prayers!
This morning was the beginning of the team’s ministry at the Kiburara Youth Conference. It was also the their first experience with monsoon rain. Immediately upon arriving at the conference sight, the skies opened and it began to pour. It rained for over two hours, which necessitated a rearranging of the conference schedule. Instead of preaching, the team used that time to befriend / hang out with the youth. Isaac said that this “hang out” time was a great foundation on which the team can build throughout the conference. Just before lunch, the rains cleared and the conference began. A member of the Ugandan Parliament was there to welcome and thank the US team for the work they were doing. He also honored pastor Moses for his ongoing work in the Kiburara region. It is quite significant for a member of Parliament to speak at this type of event. It appears that the Lord is greatly elevating the influence of pastor Moses in that area.
After lunch, the team was scheduled to play a “US vs Uganda” soccer match. They were expecting a nice friendly game with some of the locals. To their shock, they discovered that pastor Moses had advertised this match on both radio and television. Over 1,000 spectators arrived to watch! Local radio stations showed up to cover the event! And the “local” team from Kiburara trotted onto the field in full uniform!! The players were all extremely tall and athletic and had coaches warming them up. Isaac said it felt like they were about to play in the world cup!!
The first half was played US vs Uganda and the US team held their own (only allowing one goal). During the second half they split the teams to make it more fair. In the end, the “Ugandan” team won 2-1. Not bad! The crowed loved it. Anytime, one of the US players would slip and fall or whiff on a kick, the crowed erupted into laughter. After it was all over, pastor Moses told Isaac that the work they had been doing on the widows homes, along with this soccer match was massively unique to the Ugandan people. The US team’s humility in serving would spark an interest in the local people and potentially open many doors for the gospel throughout the remainder of their trip!!!
Finally, Isaac mentioned that the highlight for him so far has been the multigenerational nature of the team. Watching heroes such as Lavern Jackson, Peter & Sherly Giglio, and Frank and Sue Robb has been his joy. These folks have had a profound impact on the teams effectiveness. They are reaching people groups that CLC teams have never been able to reach before. In addition, their energy and servant’s hearts are putting the rest of the team to shame!!!
Christy Sullivan