Dear Friends and Family,
We greet you with warm and loving hearts from Uganda.
On Wednesday, the music conference concluded with the Hanson, Joel, Kelsey and Paul Show! They had their choir behind them and songs and dance filled our sights and sounds. We had the privilege of watching the grass dances performed by Joel, Kelsey, Paul and Hanson! It was great fun! Spirits were high as we headed home to the Stevensons. God's name was glorified! WAHOO!! :)
Thursday proved to be another busy, filled day. Melanie and Zola concluded their Education Workshop- It was a great success as the Head Teachers (Principals) soaked up the things that we learned. It was an amazing experience to impart new knowledge to people who were like sponges- eager to learn.
Kathryn, Alex and Paul met Paul's sponsor child at their home. It was a moving experience as Jajja (Grandma) Loy explained that the only letters (in the mail) she gets are the letters from Paul to his sponsor child.
Trish, Denise, Zola, and Kelsey went to three Jajja visits. Once again, an emotional but strengthening visit. It's amazing to see how much the Ugandan people appreciate any little thing that we do. They are a grateful people.
Josh was our die-hard as he finished painting the buildings at the Kasubi School with Sunday (one of our drivers). He has been our fearless leader with co-leader, Deb Breeden. They have kept us on track and constantly pointing us to the Lord for guidance.
Audrey, Deb Breeden, Joel, Kathryn, Alex and Steve visited with people from the Tapp Organization. They communicated and expressed God's love to a people who are thirsting for relief. Audrey continued to teach how to make journals to a group of ladies for their livelihood and memory books for those that are dying. In this way, the children will remember their parents.
In the afternoon, Zola taught another group of ladies how to knit and her suitcase of yarn was gratefully received by each person there. Also in the afternoon, Bernie taught the high schoolers about family relations. (He was planning on teaching about History but God had a different thing in mind.) Debbie Weiger had an opportunity to talk with two gentlemen about the Lord in the afternoon and it was good!
Sandra kept busy with Kathryn, Steve and Paul continuing to imput data for their library of 2000 books. Trish and Denise were the ones who began the work in the library. Their three-day struggle with frustrating computers, lack of internet access and trying to organize the library
gave way to the relief that Sandra, Kathryn, Steve and Paul brought. Sandra also accomplished so much with organizing the Children of Promise letters and pictures with Debbie Weiger's assistance.
We are on our way to the village and will not have access to the internet until Sunday night. It is Friday morning (10:30a.m.) here and 3:30a.m. Friday morning in the U.S. We love you all and are so grateful for your prayers and support. All of our love to you.
In Christ,
Melanie and the Ugandan Team