…’If you love life, life will love you back…’
August 16, 2010We enjoyed a fabulous time at church yesterday…African style! Derek and Sara led the bible studies before the morning service, then Matthew preached on The Stewardship of the Gospel.
The team split into two; one half went to Mulago hospital whilst the others helped out at Compassion ministries, which brought a new dimension to the mission. Compassion International exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. If you would like more info. please visit their website: http://www.compassion.com/.
We had the opportunity to partake in the teaching of the children. Many were orphans or lived with extended family and had to walk long distances in order to attend compassion. It was incredible to witness the desire of the children to attend and the lengths they were willing to go to. This was shown in the footwear as many had ill-fitting shoes or none at all. The ages of the children ranged from 3-11years. The teaching focused on both emotional and spiritual development whilst also addressing their educational needs. This afternoon the children attended a child protection seminar, run by a social worker, to make children aware of their rights. The children engaged well with the material and were enthusiastic to learn.
The other team started their day with a ward round led by Mhoira. This was such an eye-opening experience as they met four patients, all of whom were in the final stages of cancer. Mhoira had the challenging task of having to break this awful news to them. Another challenge for the palliative care unit was the lack of morphine availability, even their emergency supply was running out fast. There were many patients who were diagnosed with severe symptoms of liver cancer. Sara & Cherith also attended a seminar on Ethics in palliative care taught by Mhoira. Derek and Laura had the privilege of visiting a patient (who we’ve mentioned in previous blogs with Karposies Sarcoma) who committed his life to Jesus today. Praise God!
We arrived back at our hideaway to enjoy chilli which was cooked by Bekah, Rachel & Julie. We then shared our thoughts of the day by candlelight.
All our love Uganda 2010.
p.s. Derek’s pig is called ‘Bacon!’ 
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Praying for you guys. The work you are doing in Uganda is inspirational and we are so delighted to read of one of the patient’s committing his life to His Saviour. Praise God! We have been so moved by your stories from Uganda and the work you are doing there. May God strengthen you as you serve Him, and comfort you in difficult times. It is our prayer through your work in Uganda that His name would be glorified and His Kingdom expanded. To God be the Glory!
Our love and prayers x