Sideline Headlines Part One

Hello, everyone! We are glad to finally be updating you. The next two updates should give you an idea of why we have been so busy. Here is part one about what we have been up to, besides our IT work.

Discipleship Class
Discipleship class at Watoto is an intensive small-group-based study of the Christian faith. Attendees spend time learning the essentials as well as unlearning 'toxic religion' they may have picked up along the way. Jordan is a facilitator for one of these groups, meeting once or twice weekly, and keeps in-touch with the guys between.

A couple of TXTs Jordan has received:

"Hi Jordan, good morning! I Just woke up with this big desire to say thank you. Thank you for who u have been to us as a group and to me as an individual. Thank you for being there. God bless you."

"Hey Jordan! Praise God! I really cant thank you enough for today. Thanks for being passionate about the works of God and thanks for ministering. God will bless you so much. I loved the talk and the food also. Thanks again brother. And regards to Julie."

He co-facilitates with the other leader (in the red). Jordan is passionate about helping new believers experience what Jesus says in John 8:32, "the truth will set you free", and these classes have been a great avenue for this.



Jordan does Hospital Ministry

Wow, this is a tough calling. This is a big part of the vision I had for coming to Uganda, and it has definitely impacted me. Going and seeing people in such dire straights, really gives you an appreciation for your circumstances.

I have joined an experienced Ugandan Christian in going to pray for the sick, encourage them and talk about God's love for them.

Eventually, I also lead the Discipleship Class to come and experience this ministry. In the public hospital here, people are lucky to get a bed, and if no friends or family come to look after you, you don't eat. Not to mention medical care may well be insufficient for the (dire) needs.

 It has been very humbling trying to bear a message of hope to people in such circumstances. Nevertheless, we were privileged to see several people give their lives to Christ, and I look forward to hearing of answers to prayers as people are followed up.

Coming up in Part Two...

• Julie has been facilitating in Children's Church and helping prepare for the Children's Cantata at the end of the year.
• We have begun teaching computer classes for young high-schoolers at the Bbira children's village.
• One of our IT team will be taking us to the source of the Nile this weekend!

Please Pray for:

• Wise use of our last month here.
• A swift death (for the bed bugs which have been discovered in our home!). It is really tiring us out keeping these horrid critters at bay. Please pray that the soon-coming fumigation and other measures will be 100% effective.
• The Cell Point website getting operational and in good condition before we leave.

Praise God for:

• The Cell Point system coming together.
• Good people who have helped us get around.
• The amazing experiences we have had!