Day One

Jack, Neel and I (Sarah) have arrived safely in Uganda.  The air is quite thick with humidity as well as the typical smell of burning, as Ugandans are always burning wood or coal. We have settled into our ranch-style home for the week, which is about a 5 minute drive from Gaba (or a 20 minute walk, so I'm told).  Florence cooked one of her usual fabulous dinners and the house is now quiet as we have each retreated to our rooms for the evening.  We're all pretty tired and praying God restores our bodies with some much needed rest tonight!

On our way to our home from the airport, we were able to swing down the beaten path to Bweya.  By the time we arrived, church was over and everyone had vacated the premises...except for "Joy".  She was there, walking around the property and appeared to be picking up trash. Today had actually been the first day the congregation worshiped in the new church facility!  I can't believe we missed it by only 3 hours!---and the church...on my dear!  All I can say is God is faithful to do immeasurably more than we can ever hope or imagine!  The church is huge; much larger than I had expected and it only lacks a few pieces of tin on the roof to be completed, which we plan on doing tomorrow!  

As I walked around this building and the land upon which it sits, I couldn't help but quietly reminisce about the day Mr. Robert (the previous landowner) showed us this 3 acre tract of land.  I remember being extremely nervous about being able to meet the financial obligation it would take to purchase this land...and now in less than 2 years, God supplied not only the financial resources to purchase the land but has now provided a physical church. When God wants to do something, consider it done---with or without us!

I love seeing God raise up people like Pastor Robert to be a leader!  He's so little in stature that it kind of reminds me of David and Goliath. This man who stands 5 foot 3 inches, on a "tall day", is being used by God to radically impact a village where witchdoctors and Muslims are extremely predominant.  Pastor Robert shared with me this afternoon that many people are coming to the church as they have heard there was a big church being built and they have heard the name of Pastor Robert Lugoolobi.  He said when they see him, they say "YOU are pastor Robert?  WOW!"

As we arrived at our home for the week, we were greeted with many warm faces and kind smiles by friends who popped in.  It's always good to be back in Uganda!

Thank you for your prayers as we begin our 7 day adventure here in Uganda. 

Blessings,

Sarah