Having had a wonderful time in Rukunjiri with the team, we spent Saturday travelling back to Kampala. We also had the opportunoty to take in the beauty of Lake Mburu on the way. Wow!.

Today was such a blessing as we as a team met with  Dr Richmond Wandera, and Ben Mutegeki,  at Pastors Discipleship Network. It was so good to see them again. As we shared and prayed together, it was clear that we shared the same heart to equip and enable others to share the good news of Jesus. We agreed to partner which was so exciting. We discussed our visit in August and agreed to work on a plan to organise a young Pastor’s conference to be held at PDN. Anne spoke about Created to Soar and I spoke about giving Hope. We were invited to preach next Sunday at Dr Richmond’s church and are so excited about the way forward under the direction of the Holy Spirit. Jesus reigns!!!!

Today we rose very early and travelled to Murshison Falls to spend some time together taking in the spectacular scenes and beauty contained within Murcbison Falls National Park. Simply breathtaking! To consider the beauty of God’s creation and take in the fantastic waterfall, was something the team will never forget. These are known as the most powerful faĺls in the World. We had an amazing time and weee in awe of the majesty of our creator and Savioue Jesus.

Today we had the priviledge of spending precious time with Paul and the children at FACT.  As we arrived it was great to see the children having their breakfast. As we visited each class, we were greated by an excellent syncronised welcome and had so much fun singing some action somgs led by Pastor Peter & myself. Paul gathered the school together under the mango tree and we had the delight of giving some blankets and  a number of story bibles donated by friends to Jehovah Jira school. We also presented Paul and Pastor Rose and Peter with a NLT bible.                      We then met with the  owners of the land around near FACT  to see when this would viable to for them to have a more permenant home. After some discussion with the excellent support and wisdom of Pastor Peter and Rose, it was clear we needed to keep searching more and consider and pray for direction. We then stopped off for some local food together as team in Jinja, before being invited to Peter and Rose’ home to pray and have a cup of tea. On the way, we picked up Peace and Sarah, two of their many children they support. When we arrived, we were able to see the wonderful developmenta both to their home and their land which they are using to both support the family and a number of others too. Their life is surely a blessing and it was an honour to spend some time with them. We were able to see the pigs, chickens and pick some tomatoes together before sharing a time of prayer and cup of tea. What an awesome family, blessing and time together. Our hearts are surely full.

Having spent some time this morning sorting out getting a PCR  ready to travel tomorrow, we had the privelege of ministering along Pastor Richard and Imelda. We were able to visit a number of the projects that the church were involved with. We began by speakimg to the widows and teenage mothers.  Anne shared powerfully about being hidden in Christ, using the  illutstration of  the Russian Dolls and Neal continued sharing the good news of  reconciliation to Jesus, using the sketch When Doreen, Sarah and Grace came forward to recieve Jesus into their heart for the first time, we were overjoyed. The rest of the group stood and promised  to pray daily for these three. We were then given opportunity to support the widows and teenage mothers by buying some beautful items they had made to help clothe and feed themselves. On our way to the widows outreach project, Pastor Richard showed me the dairy initiative, where we met Peace selling milk to help support the vital work of the church in the community. We then stopped off briefly to see where the radio was set up. Pastor Richard gave a quick update through the radio and  I had opportunity to say a few words too. We moved on to spend some time with the widows, encouraging them and sharing the gospel. A number of the widows responded (8 widows and 5 grandchildren). and were prayed for. It was a joy and privelege to worship together with these widows. We moved on to share the gospel with the Friends of Jesus where  children and Adults engaged in songs and drama as together with Pastor Richard, we shared the gospel of Jesus: (13 adults and 10 children made decisions for Christ) What a significant day! We have been so blessed to join in with the ministry that Pastor Richard and Imelda lead. Wow Wow Wow. We finished by sharing a meal with Pastor Peter and his children Precious and Roy; Jude and Rita; Juliet and of course Anne and myself. This was a special time in which we we had the oppotunitty to say thank you, what an awesome evening!!!

Today we had the opportunity to meet Pastor Elisha at the Rukunjiri Community church main campus to pray for with them for the ministry at Rukunjiri, in the West Region. We prayed over the land next to the church and put a stake in the ground to mark where they are believing for growth. We then travelled with the local team to the prison to minister there. It was only in the last week or two that the prison had been open to visitors and we were the very first visitors that the prison recieved since the pandemic began two years ago. As a team, we shared the gospel in word, testimony and song. We invited the people to respond and 89 people chose to follow Jesus for the first time, Praise the Lord! How awesome is that? VERY! As we left we were able to pray with and  give a bible  to the Deputy Officer in Charge.

We moved on to share and pray with those working and ministering at AMC bank. The vision behind this entrepreneurship is to reduce poverty , create jobs and sustainable income both for the local community and the church. An excellent project that was clearly accountable and well run. What an brilliant idea of supporting people out of poverty.

We were then able to visit Misseo Deo Secondary school where we were able have an immense time of worship, sharing and ministry. 18 young people gave their heart to Jesus which was incredible. The young people were ‘on fire’ as they sang Waymaker which was so powerful. What a transformational day!

Juliet, our much loved sponsored ‘daughter’ from NVI, who has become an excellent and  valued part of the team ministering in song and encouragement. has celebrated her birthday today. Througout the day, we took the opportunity to simg Happy Birthday a number of times, and with a number of people. These included over 500 prisoners, and over 100 young people at the school. We finished the day by suprising Juliet with the biggest cake I have ever seen. We finished off the day by giving thanks to God, who has done immeasurably more than all we can ask or immagine. Thank you Jesus!!!

Wow wow wow, what an incredible day! Having arrived in the early hours after a 10 hour plus journey, we began today with prayer and breakfast together, When Junior and Pastor Elisha walked in to greet us, it became clear that Pastor Peter and Pastor Elisha had know each other for some time and were delighted to have this opportunity to renew their relationship. It began raining heavily, which though slightly delayed our planned programme, gave us opprtunity to pray, share stories and encourage one another with how God has connected us all together to join in mission to share the gospel of Jesus ‘for such a time as this’. We arrived at the church and recieved yet another incredible welcome from all there. As we began the conference it was clear that there was a deep unity, which made room for the Holy Spirit to move in power. Neal, Anne Richard and Peter all shared the word powerfully with Juliet sharing a beautiful song and testimony, before going into workshops ministering to the Men, Women Youth and Children. A powerful time was had by all . It was clearly a very significant day as we ministered as team in the power of the Holy Spirit in unity together. Once we left the conference, Anne received the news from Alan that her precious Mum had been premoted to glory, dying peacefully in hospital. Anne’s Mum was so supportive of the ministry and though so so painful for Anne, it was clear throughout the evening that Anne was being comforted by the Holy Spirit and as we shared stories and drank tea together, it was clear that there was no place that we would rather be than in His will. Our time at Rukunjiri has taught us all so much and brought a deeper understanding of the person of the Holy Spirit. Surely once we encounter the Holy Spirit, we can never remain the same again

CEPHAS, which literally means ‘Rock’ is a recent ministry set up by ‘Bishop’ Peter Mugabi to encourage, train and support local Pastors in their re within the connunity. As a team, we were invited by Bishop Peter Mugabi to speak at the 5th ever Cephas Prayer breakfast. The welcome we recieved was exceptional. We spoke on ministering as TEAM, following the exampke of Jesus. The leaders were very receptive and eager to receive. This was a very encouraging morning for the leaders, Peter and all the team as we shared fellowship together.

We were due to rush off to begin the 10 + hour journey to Rukunjiri however the van needed some attention which gave us opportunity to pray with Bishop Peter over his new premises and return to P.D.N. where we met Ronnie who is brother to Richmond and on the board at P.D.N. We then set off on an epic yet excellent journey to Rukunjiri, crossing the equator on route. We arrived in the early hours and whilst all exhausted and expectant on all God is going to do in the next few days.

The team were so warmly welcomed at the church by Pastor James, Pastor Ruth and the youth pastor Joseph. We were given hospitality under the shade of a tree. The need for rain was evident and we were told they had been praying for it, and God answered their prayers as we went into the church building and worshipped. The sound of the rain, and hail stones on the roof, combined with the glorious sound of worship was very special. Pastor Rose spoke powerfully on a woman’s identity and the fact that we don’t have to be defined by our birth, childhood or other factors. Our identity is found in and through Jesus. Anne spoke on being rooted in Jesus followed by Bishop Peter who spoke about being open to receive the powerful word that both Anne and Rose shared. Neal concluded by encouraging and affirming the women as valued and loved by Jesus. All the women came forward to be annointed and prayed for by Rose and Anne before Juliet came forward  and sang a beautiful song of worship. After the conference we were able to visit the Kamuli Education project and  be welcomed at Jude and Paul’s mum’s home to meet the family. A truly precious day!