Today the team went to worship at Grace Fellowship Church in the Old Kampala Slum. It was daunting to arrive to a place that has such obvious needs, but the service was inspirational. Numerous groups of children made their way to the front where they sang and danced to songs praising God. Many of the children didn’t even have shoes but it was evident how thankful they were to God! They are truly happy children!
We were able to open a clinic in the slum where 200 people came to get medical attention. We also traveled to the boys’ home, which houses 50 boys from the surrounding area, to fit shoes for those there. About 20 girls were also outfitted for shoes. It was a long and tiring day for the team, but one I’m certain no one would trade. God is at work here.
Tomorrow we will travel to Masaka, and will be staying at the Maria Flo Hotel. The phone number to the hotel is (256) (0) 752 800329. Please continue to pray for us and especially for the Ugandans here. We will be out of touch for the next few days while in Masaka. We are staying at the Metropole Hotel in Kampala on Thursday night, and the number there is (256) (4) 1439006. Thanks and may God bless you!
Ruth Yusckat
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Sudan Team Arrives Safely Back to States
Just a quick note to let everyone know that the Sudan team is home safely! Praise God for an incredible trip that I pray will spark future thoughts and posts...as mentioned yesterday, so much to process...
Thank you again for all of your love, support, and prayers! We felt them in a mighty way!
Praise Him!
Rebecca Cummings
Thank you again for all of your love, support, and prayers! We felt them in a mighty way!
Praise Him!
Rebecca Cummings
A Great Day in the Pearl of Africa!
Hi all!
Today was our first ministry day here in Kampala, and it was great! The medical and optical teams had a busy day and helped so many at Grace Fellowship Church... I think I heard that the medical team saw 198 people! Wow! The people were truly a blessing. As someone who had never been outside of the US before this trip, I can honestly say it was an eye-opener. The need here is so great, but the children we saw on carnval team were SO happy! The simplest things thrilled them, and it just made me think about how spoiled most of us are (I know I am anyways!) Last, I'd just like to say that we have a wonderful team here. Everyone has such a good, loving attitude, and I am so thankful! All is well.. please continue to pray for our team and the people we come into contact with. Pray that God will use us however He sees fit and that we'll remain "flexible* and follow His leading. Thanks and Love to all!
Whitney Shelnutt
Today was our first ministry day here in Kampala, and it was great! The medical and optical teams had a busy day and helped so many at Grace Fellowship Church... I think I heard that the medical team saw 198 people! Wow! The people were truly a blessing. As someone who had never been outside of the US before this trip, I can honestly say it was an eye-opener. The need here is so great, but the children we saw on carnval team were SO happy! The simplest things thrilled them, and it just made me think about how spoiled most of us are (I know I am anyways!) Last, I'd just like to say that we have a wonderful team here. Everyone has such a good, loving attitude, and I am so thankful! All is well.. please continue to pray for our team and the people we come into contact with. Pray that God will use us however He sees fit and that we'll remain "flexible* and follow His leading. Thanks and Love to all!
Whitney Shelnutt
Uganda Mission Team Arrives Safely in Kampala
Happy to let everyone in the States know that the Uganda team rested well last night. The team will move out this morning to a village outside of Kampala called Awera. We're looking forward to seeing how God uses our time in Uganda to challenge the way we see ourselves, our community and the world. Please keep us in your prayers.
Randy Plaisance
Kampala, Uganda
Randy Plaisance
Kampala, Uganda
Friday, November 19, 2010
It Made a Difference to That One
Most of you have probably heard that story about the little boy walking along the beach, picking up starfish and throwing them back in the ocean. An older man comes along and says to the boy, "There are thousands of starfish on the shore that will die if they do not make it back into the ocean. Why are you doing this?"
The little boy smiles as he picks one up and thows it back to the ocean and says, "It made a difference to that one."
Boy, have we felt that way this week. The need is so great, we cannot begin to even express it. We pray that our stories, pictures, and videos help, but as we head home to tell you about it all...please bear with us. We want to capture your hearts the same way ours have been. There has been so much to process and comprehend in our minds and hearts. It will take us time....and different points of view will come at different times.
Even so, we are so excited to be coming home and to share! Although there were so many we could not help...and we have and still are grieving for those people...we made a difference to that one.
See you all very soon.
We love you,
The Sudan Team:
Rebecca and Tommy
Joy and Yancy
Kevin
Eric
John
Tripp
Daniel
The little boy smiles as he picks one up and thows it back to the ocean and says, "It made a difference to that one."
Boy, have we felt that way this week. The need is so great, we cannot begin to even express it. We pray that our stories, pictures, and videos help, but as we head home to tell you about it all...please bear with us. We want to capture your hearts the same way ours have been. There has been so much to process and comprehend in our minds and hearts. It will take us time....and different points of view will come at different times.
Even so, we are so excited to be coming home and to share! Although there were so many we could not help...and we have and still are grieving for those people...we made a difference to that one.
See you all very soon.
We love you,
The Sudan Team:
Rebecca and Tommy
Joy and Yancy
Kevin
Eric
John
Tripp
Daniel
Sudan Team Lands in Uganda
The Sudan team has landed safely in Uganda. Everyone is resting, preparing for the flight back to the States later this evening.
What a great week we had. Words cannot begin to describe the experience. The trip ended on a great note with Yancy and Joy Carpenter getting to visit the home of our dear friend Bullen Timo. Yancy and Joy prayed with Mr. Timo, as well as all of his family. Bullen, your grandad sends his love and so do all of your other friends and family in Mundri.
Pray for our staff. FCM's Uganda team lands in a few hours with ministry beginning tomorrow.
Tripp Skipper
Kampala, Uganda
What a great week we had. Words cannot begin to describe the experience. The trip ended on a great note with Yancy and Joy Carpenter getting to visit the home of our dear friend Bullen Timo. Yancy and Joy prayed with Mr. Timo, as well as all of his family. Bullen, your grandad sends his love and so do all of your other friends and family in Mundri.
Pray for our staff. FCM's Uganda team lands in a few hours with ministry beginning tomorrow.
Tripp Skipper
Kampala, Uganda
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Last Ministry Day Underway in Sudan
The team is physically exhausted but their spirits are strong. I don't know if you realize it but this mobile medical team is the first of its kind in Western Mundri County. Work has been done in East Mundri County but so many of the folks in the villages that we are visiting have never seen a doctor. By the end of the day the team will have seen over 750 patients.
For the family members that were left behind I encourage you to prepare yourself for the stories that will be communicated once the team returns. They have seen a depth of physical pain and suffering that will be difficult to put into words. The pictures and videos will help but they only go so far in helping each team member unpack all that is in their head. Be patient with them. The reality of life in Sudan has set in and the images are a lot to process.
We give all the glory to the Lord. He is writing a story with each of our lives. We give thanks for the goers as well as those that sent. It's all about Him!
God Bless,
Tripp Skipper
Mundri, Sudan
For the family members that were left behind I encourage you to prepare yourself for the stories that will be communicated once the team returns. They have seen a depth of physical pain and suffering that will be difficult to put into words. The pictures and videos will help but they only go so far in helping each team member unpack all that is in their head. Be patient with them. The reality of life in Sudan has set in and the images are a lot to process.
We give all the glory to the Lord. He is writing a story with each of our lives. We give thanks for the goers as well as those that sent. It's all about Him!
God Bless,
Tripp Skipper
Mundri, Sudan
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