Suday in Uganda

Sunday in Uganda Where do I begin. This morning we were able to be the family to 7 of our sweet children from the Babies Home as they were confirmed. When we were told that we would be attending this service I thought it would be at St. Luke’s the chapel they attend each Sunday. No, our children were part of a 190 member confirmation class that would be confirmed at All Saints Anglican Church. If there were 190 being confirmed, you can imagine how many were in attendance at the church. I worried because there were groups kids standing outside the church, looking in at the windows. The service began at about 10:30 and we left the church at 2. It was a long day on hard wood seats but such a joyful time. I had my first communion in an African church and it was special. The music was beautiful; the service difficult to follow as they do not use our same order of service and it was all in Runyorn, their native tongue. The Bishop asked for interpreters for us and this helped. Because this is the main gathering of the congregation, lots in covered in church. Instead of having the Bishop and his wife attend lunch with the vestry, the woman of the church carried in lunch for them, including a live chicken, bananas, matokie, and a large basket of millet (grain) that one lady carried on her head. This culture is amazing and so friendly.


The afternoon was spent having our annual Christmas party at the Babies Home. What joy to watch the Nativity story acted out by the kids under Wally’s able hand. To have the children sing songs to us. To see their joy as they get gifts we had brought. All got new backpacks, watches and small toys. The Aunties and Uncles were also showered with gifts. Sharing with some of the older kids about their plans was a special time. These are really remarkable kids with great goals, realistic goals and plans to achieve them. Pastor John will be a leader of this country at some time.

The days are long but the weather is staying cool which is a blessing. I love it here and find lots of work to be done. Tomorrow I hope to continue with evaluations of the kids, take one girl, Jennifer, into town to have her ears pierced and visit with one of the staffs wives to help with her post op pain from abdominal surgery. God is good, I love Uganda and I miss you all. Please continue to pray because good things are being done for God.