Day 8 - This was the last day of the conf We had tremendous services today. I spoke for about 20 minutes to he kids from Eph. 2:19-22 (we are fellowcitizens in the kingdom of God). They Lord had laid this on my heart before I left the US..that these kids need to seek what HE has for them, and not what they think will make their lives different or better (like going to the US, money, etc.). If they will allow the Lord to cause them to grow and mature into what He has for them, they can change the very face of their nation, the continent and the World. However, it all must be done by keeping their eyes on Christ and Him crucified.
Following my service, Debbie began to share her personal testimony of Salvation and how the Lord reached down and pulled her out of darkness. And from her Salvation would come that of her household. It was so powerful! When giving the altar call, she asked for the kids to come down whose parents were not saved....close to 70% of the kids came down! We can't fathom how hard it can be for these children to live in homes where the parents are not saved. many of them live in homes where witchcraft is prevalent.
Thomas had a powerful service next. After he and Shelia sang several songs, Thomas began to exhort the kids to be careful to what and who they listen to. There seemed to be a strong theme throughout camp exhorting the kids to have their own walk the Lord. When Thomas gave his altar call, hundreds of kids came down to receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. It was awesome!
Marty followed with a hard hitting message warning the kids to watch out who they listen to. Because of the influence of the west, many of the Christians over here will just listen to any and every preacher from America...thinking it is of the Lord. Marty spoke a powerful message to them pointing out that you have to listen to what these preachers are teaching and see if it is of the Lord...and don't just accept it because it is from America! Powerful!
Brother Kayanja ended the conference finishing his series on Nehemiah and rebuilding the walls. I was very impressed with the services I attended with Bro. Kayanja. He spoke the Word...and that's what these kids need.
Day 9 - I was out of commission....again. Today was the only day we had an opportunity to get out and see the area...and of course I felt bad. So, I slept all day. I love the people that I have met here, and the Ugandan's in general. however, me and their food do not get along so well!
Day 10 - This day was historical! The women's ministry headed up by Jessica Kayanja, Girl Power, hosted a day to show the heritage of the many, many tribes here in Africa. They had many of the people from each of the tribes here....but most importantly, they had all of the Kings and Chiefs present. If I remember what they said correctly, this was the first time they had ever been able to accomplish this! Remember, before Uganda had a government, this was the government and many of these tribes were at war with each other. It was quite regal.
As well, the President of Uganda attended the service and spoke. He has been the most instrumental force in changing the face of Uganda after Idi Amin. He was the one who allowed Christians to worship freely, has given women the opportunity to have positions of prominence in government, the community and in their homes. He seemed to be a very gracious and kind man.
Unfortunately, because the president was there, I was not able to take any pics of this day. I hate that! It was so colorful and beautiful! I am going to see if I can get some pics from the church!
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