I always imagine all this time to spend before the computer to update and share the day’s events with my family and friends when I come here, when in reality the days are full and I am ready to fall in bed when they finally come to an end. Throw in the customary unpredictability of African electricity and internet service and you kind of get the picture. But nonetheless, I still apologize that a week has passed with no personal notes from me as I promised.
The Women’s conference has gone well. The numbers are MUCH smaller than we were told which has been nice. (The large group last year crammed into the small space in which we met with all the loud music and activity was a challenge.) I think we are averaging about 60-70 a day, but no one has actually made a head count this time, so I’m not sure. They tend to sit so much closer to each other than we do that sometimes we are fooled at how many more are there than it appears.
THANK YOU!!!! …to all of you that have been praying for my health. I have been doing great! I have never had this much energy and strength in our past visits to Africa . I know it is because of your prayers. The temperatures have been unbelievably cool! I am usually constantly perspiring and losing lots of fluids but this time it has been so comfortable every day. What a difference!! Thank you for praying!!!! I had one night of a bit of vertigo… but that was it.
I am so proud of my women’s team. They have all done so well. Jessica did a wonderful job with her lessons she taught on Monday and Tuesday. The women responded positively and were greatly encouraged. She even earned the title “Mama”--- which is a name of respect here. She has been teaching them worship songs also, which has been a lot of fun.
Jaclyn and Ashley have both shared their testimonies and I was proud of how well they did in this. They were open and honest and I know their “stories” spoke to the Kasese women. They have been loving and personable to the women, which speaks volumes to them.
All of us have been leading small groups once the messages are over at the end of our morning sessions. We have been having some interesting things happen during these times. There have been a few difficult questions, some heart-wrenching prayer requests but mostly sweet times of sharing and prayer with the women. You would never know that our team gals had not been coming to Africa all these years with us. They all have done a wonderful job.
We have had a good response almost every day from the Kasese ladies to the messages, many coming down front in the church in which we our meeting, to pray and make commitments to Christ. One lady on the very first day accepted Christ as her Savior. What a blessing!
We have not suffered one little bit with the food here. It has been extra good every meal. Tonight the manager of our hotel is providing a buffet just for us of all the local food for us to try. If it is anything we have already been eating, we are in for a treat. I’m afraid instead of losing weight on this trip, some of us will be coming home with a few extra pounds!
I have only heard great reports from the Pastor’s conference. Scott, John, Ryan and Zac have all been doing a wonderful job of “equipping the Saints” from what I hear. There has even been extra opportunities of speaking on the local radio—(Scott and Ryan), and getting to preach every day at an outside lunch time gathering in the center of town—(John and Zac).
We have all been so blessed by God for all He has allowed us to participate in. We have witnessed Him at work in us and all around us. Not only has He been speaking through us as His instruments, but He has been speaking loudly to our own hearts—teaching us truths that have already changed us and will continue to shape us for the future. God is so good to us.
We will leave for Jinja on Saturday with our beloved driver, Chris, that we have known for years. We are anxious to see him. And after a few days there we will be on our way home. Please continue to pray for us every time we come to mind. God has heard those prayers and He IS answering!!!
Much love, Susan
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