Uganda 2008

Ok – so we’re back. So many thoughts and feelings are swirling around in our heads. We are each struggling to know how to deal with what we’ve seen and felt. We realize that we have so much in America. We also know that God loves the people in Uganda just as much as He does us. Our desire is to know how best to support what God is doing through the ministries of Scripture Union and Pastor David. Please pray for each of us as we seek what God wants from us. -Scott

Cody - This has easily been the best and most life-changing experience of my life. I don’t know how you could come out of an experience like this and not be changed. The people here have such a passion for God at such a young age. It really puts things into perspective of how God intended our relationship with Him to be. They have true, through and through, living faith, and I am ashamed of my relationship with Christ. I have lost sight of what He’s doing in my life and the world. He has opened my eyes not only to Him and His glory, but also what He has planned for my future. We have an amazing God and He is on the move in Africa. I am excited to come home to see everyone, but I will miss this place a lot. There is no doubt in my mind that this will not be my only trip here. I wrote in my journal at BigStuf that the people of Africa need the world to show them God’s love when love is so hard to find. But I found the world needs the people of Africa to show them their hope and faith in the One and Only, our God of everything, the Alpha Omega, Beginning and End. It is for these people that the highest thrones in Heaven are reserved.

Mindi - This has been a wonderful, blessed experience. I am anxious for home, but I don’t want any of this experience to fade. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and support. I can’t wait to share with all of you. God is doing amazing things in Uganda and with this team.

Kimm - God is alive and vibrantly working in the people of Uganda.  We have been blessed with the provision and guidance of the Scripture Union staff.  I was curious to know if our supporters realized that the National Director of S.U. in Uganda, as well as two men who are in important leadership roles for the organization, were with us daily in our mission experience?  Their humility and true life of service is unparalleled.  If we were volunteering in the U.S., would the organization send their President, CEO, and CFO?  The sacrifice of all the Scripture Union staff cannot go unmentioned.  They give their lives to the work of Christ.  The Word is being spread through the sheer tenacity of their efforts!  Words cannot describe the perseverance they exhibit to do God’s work.  One thing I will never forget is that, when children approached us to ask us for something, it was never for money, shoes, or clothing.  They asked us for Bibles…a Bible!  Their spiritual thirst and hunger exceeds any physical need that is visible only to us.

Erica - I really don’t even know where to begin. God has done, and will continue to do, amazing things here in Uganda and with this team and workers from SU. I am so blessed to have spent the past week or so with all of these people. Thank-you isn’t enough but I do want everyone on this team and everyone who supported me with love, prayer, and finances. Africa was amazing and I haven’t ever felt more welcome. The love and excitement were so overwhelming for me, but very refreshing. I can’t wait to get home and see everyone that I love, but I also don’t want to forget ANYTHING that happened while I was here. BYE LOVES!

Kaitlyn - This week has been so amazing, words really can not explain. Not only have I seen people who love the Lord so passionately, but I have seen people who have nothing love him so much as well. We went to so many schools this week and I have been blessed to meet all of the beautiful children. I think the schools that touched me the most were the high schools. The last two schools I went to were both boys’ high schools. These boys were so passionate about Christ and loved him so much. I really don’t see that kind of passion for Christ in most teenage boys so it was a huge encouragement. I am so sad to leave Africa. I feel so loved and accepted here, I love the people here so much. I have made amazing friends here. I am excited to see my family though – ha ha. This trip has definitely changed my life. It is making me realize what God wants me to do in this world and it has made me closer to Christ. I have had to depend on God so much on this journey. Without him, none of this would have been possible.