“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only
aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the
task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”
Acts 20:24
Chelsie and I can both say our highlights of the week came
the day we went into the slums and passed out the life essentials bags and
shared Christ to families in need. There
were many moments that day which will forever be in our hearts….
George!
I first met George last year in Kabalagala and knew there
was something special about him. George’s spirit is unlike any other child that
I have met here. After playing ball with him for over an hour I was told he was
deaf. Needless to say there was no barrier with communication, we understood
each other….we were having the best time and it was pure joy. When we arrived at George and his sister Eva’s
house this past Thursday I was so excited to see them! I immediately showed
George the pictures we had taken last year. Seeing his smile and knowing he
recognized me was such an amazing feeling.
George and Eva also both had their teddy bear on the bed, which Chelsie
and her sister had given to them back in August. So sweet! Once we gave his family an
essentials bag, George sat in the middle of our group and started to pray!!!
Even though we didn’t understand his signing, we could feel the presence of God
in that room. God was alive in him!
Chelsie and I had a hard time holding it together : ) It was truly a moment we
will remember forever.
Joan
Joan is a 16 year old girl we met in the slums. As we
entered her home, we were immediately welcomed with a huge smile. Joan said she
went to church on occasion but wanted to learn more. She read along with me as I read her passages
from the Bible on God’s love, forgiveness and hope. Daudi, our Ugandan leader, asked her if she
had accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior, she said no but was ready to! To
witness this 16 year girl so thirsty for Christ and accepting him that day
brought tears to all of our eyes. We will be going back to visit Joan soon to
give her her very own and first Bible.
The Children
Chelsie and I were led to a group of houses where 7 women
and about 15 children were gathered. We gave them a couple of essentials bag
and asked them how we could pray for them. They were all new believers and were
so excited to have us there to pray over them. Chelsie and I immediately laid
hands and prayed for each of these beautiful women’s individual needs. One woman
needed prayer for her business of making clothes. She wanted customers in order
to be able to send her children to school. Another needed healing in her
stomach. It’s amazing how God can work through you and give you the exact words
when needed. The next thing we knew, all
the kids had lined up to receive prayer. Kneeling down and holding these children’s
hands and praying over their precious bodies was a moment where I know the Holy
Spirit was so alive in us. Most of the kids could not understand us, but I have
no doubt they also felt the presence of God.
As we finished the women started dancing, shouted Hallelujah and started
singing as loud as they could. “I’m so glad that Jesus set me free” What an
amazing song! We are all free indeed!!
God made it known to us that day, we belong here and made it
so evident that we are a vessel for His good works!
Beach day fun
On Friday we got to experience a joyous day at the beach! A
generous Sozo supporter wanted the kids to be able to get out and play so they
donated for all the Sozo children to be able to go to a local beach on
Lake Victoria for the day. We don’t
think the kids stopped laughing and smiling all day long! The day started with
the kids getting all dressed up for the van ride (because it’s such a day to
celebrate!) followed by a fun day in the sun with devotion, games, swimming,
dancing, eating and then more swimming.
Seeing our kids so happy makes us happy! God is so great!
Another busy week ahead with some adventures we are really
looking forward to experiencing and updating you on soon! Thanks for the prayers!
Much Love,
-Amanda & Chelsie
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