UGANDA – Winter 2017 “I knew you in the wilderness, In the land of great drought.” (Hos. 13:5)
Landed safely in Uganda, and headed straight to Karamoja – it was a looong hard journey getting here, but now feels like I never left. There’s been a serious drought here – so food is even more scarce than usual. Spent most of the time teaching in the schools and visiting remote (and isolated) communities not found on any map.
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greetings from the fieldlanded in Karamoja!Turkana women- starting at a young age, they stack rings to stretch the neckTurkana tribe living in N.Ugandathey call me. “Lukiro” which means “rain”)this elaborate stick fence, barricades a rural village (see aerial view below)the child in the middle is coming out of the entrance to the compound – the thorn branch is the doornavigating the labyrinth (that’s my buddy, Aure in the back)the doors are low and small to prevent theft – you’ll go through several of these before you reach the actual homeI’m in!an “Ik” familyprecious kids (everywhere) I truly believe they can see Jesussharing Jesus …of such is the kingdom of heavenleaving the villagea Karamojong village (taken from the plane)
JULY 2017 – [Below] is a school in the “Ik” region.
English class
JULY 2017- One of my greatest blessings is when I get to fill the food storage room at the orphanage in Wakiso. This year, because of the drought, the prices have more than doubled, but God made a way.
because of the drought, food prices have more than doubledlast year this cost $1,200(USD) – this year the same thing cost $2,400 USDon the wayempty storeroomthese bags are waaay heavier than they look!!!…of such is the kingdom of Godwho spilled the beans?well stocked
JULY 2017- Sometimes the best opportunities to present Jesus are in the mundane things. Just living it out loud. Yesterday, as we were going to another town – I led two guys to Jesus. One was backslidden, and the other had never heard the gospel.
Karamojong Warrior: they always carry a headrest/stool, and a stickEnglish class – my “artwork” had to be adjusted, because they don’t have “mops” and they refer to all shovels as a “spade”Dinner! (usually includes beans, too)Aure’s son – I just paid for his school tuition.2 Chronicles 7:14hangin w/the chefs!beef stewbeef stewmatokerice
