Thursday, June 19, 2008

first morning in uganda

lori wrote to her family this morning and has agreed to share this description with us:

"How I wish YOU were here to experience the grace and beauty here.  I awoke refreshed to the smell of fried plantains, to cool dry air of a Ugandan morning, to a blazing sun that highlighted the various trees - banana and palm - on the mountainside, and a hug and beautiful smile from Irena and Thomas some of the workers at the Adonai guest house where we are staying in Kampala... red brick tile floors, wooden panelled ceilings, couches and coffee tables and long dining tables set and surrounded by zebra-print rattan chairs!  Porches upstairs and down wrap around the white stuccoed, red-tile roofed houses where we are staying!  We have just finished an incredible breakfast of fried plantains, samosas, corn muffins, and fresh-squeezed mango juice...  it is the coffeehouse we always envisioned and wanted!  Also, the gas stations are called "Mo-gas!"
Today, we will go to the market in Kampala, shop and experience more of Ugandan life; then we will have dinner at Pastor Johnson's house this evening!  Everyone feels good and rested.  Continue to pray for God's manifold blessings!"

wow, thank you, lori!  if that doesn't make us all wish we were there, nothing would!

the team has an international cell phone with them.  if you need to get in touch with them, the number is 011 256 775 785 787.  the cheapest way to call is with a prepaid calling card.  i (gibson rayner) have one that you are welcome to use!  

everyone have a fabulous day.  don't forget to pray for team redeemer!


1 comment:

Susie Young said...

Giving God all praise honor and glory that all has gone well up to this point!! I am continuing to pray for God's mighty hand of protection around them and for things to go smoothly with the meetings. I am also praying that many would come to know Christ during this journey and much would be accomplished for the kingdom's sake.
To God be the Glory, great things HE WILL DO!!!
Praying and believing!
Susie Young