Uganda Part 2

Hello again everyone!

I found time and a ride back into town to post again. We just finished the construction of the church today. In the past 6 days we built all of the trusses, hung them, and hung the metal sheets for the roof. It has been hot, especially hanging on the roof of a metal building.

Today while some of the guys were finishing up their work I was able to go with a teenage boy I met here to visit his home. We walked about 1/4 mile up the road and turned down a long lane leading to his mud hut. Once we arrive there about 20 members of his family came running out to greet us. His mom was mad that he didn't tell here he was bringing friends over! (Not to different from home!) The had goats, chickens, ducks, and a couple of pigs running around. It was awesome! They gave me two pineapple and a papaya.

We then walked back to the church in time for the dedication of the new building. We presented a soccer ball to the youth of the church and they were very excited about it! They all agreed that in the front of the church they would build a soccer field for God! IT was great! Then the pastor of the church thanked us for coming and for giving our time. Then pastor Don prayed a prayer of dedication for the building. Many people were crying as they knew this would be the last time that we would see each other. After the dedication prayer we all sang the doxology together.

We passed out candy and beanie babies to all of the kids as they left the church. They were pretty fired up about receiving one. (See there is still a use for all of those beanie babies you have laying around!) We said goodbye to our friends and drove home. They gave us so much today. We had a box full of pineapple, papaya, jackfruit, sugar cane, banana's and passion fruit!

Tomorrow we leave Masindi for the game park. We will take a boat cruise down the Nile!

One more quick story and I need to Run.

Those of you who know my grandfather have probably heard his story about a cat drinking gas. Well yesterday I had to lead devotions at the church and I was looking for a story to tell and I told Grandpa's cat story. The people fell off their benches laughing! I thought grandpa would appreciate that! Maybe he has a future as a comedian in Uganda?

I need to run! I hope you are still reading! Thanks for praying for us!

Love, Joy & Peace,