Kagoma Gate: Day 2

Today was incredible to say the least. We broke into our groups from Saturday and went back to work. We started right where we left off- trying hard to get to everyone so everyone felt heard and knew their need was met. We went home to home educating the community about Malaria, hanging nets, and spraying insecticide. We even had one man help us from start to finish with the net hanging. Cody-Cody was the only net hanger in our group and was very respectful of other people's belongings- trying not to move anything or mess anything up. This man, Steven, was so selfless, he helped just to help, moved from home to home, and would do whatever he could, move anything, search for supplies, just to help us reach every home. I believe our team went to thirty homes- mostly because of his help and knowledge. The people were so thankful and welcoming- no one was ungrateful, no one was wanting more- everyone was just gracious. Our translator Teddy did an amazing job helping us communicate with the villagers. At the end of each visit, Teddy asked if we could pray for the home and the family, the people could NOT wait for us to start our prayers. After the Amen's, you could tell their hearts were touched, we were truly showing Christ's love through this amazing program the Segner's have set up. Today, our group saw two people accept Christ as their savior. WOAH! God is so good. It has been such a blessing to serve The Lord and the Segner's here in this place. I can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for us and what else we can get done together as a team for The Lord. 

Love from Jinja, 

Tressie and the AMAZING July 2013 Team

Day 3: Fellowship

This morning we visited Acacia, the local church where the Segner's attend. It is difficult to describe just how exhilarating it is to be there with other local missionaries and local Ugandans all worshiping our creator of the universe, but it is something I will never forget. We sang familiar songs like Oh Happy Day and At The Cross led by Several local villagers and hearing their voices sing those songs brought such warmth to my heart. What a beautiful thing God is doing here. I have to go for now...to be continued...

Jessica

July 13

13 of July.. I woke up with a heavy heart very emotional at 4am. I think it finally hit me i was here. we were to go to Kagoma Gate today and I didn't know what to expect.This was a day of teaching. We had two other mission teams with us. Soul Hope and Welcome home. The welcome Home group worked as a translater for us. They did a fabulous job. We went from home to home and hung nets, spray mosquito repelant, and talked with the adults about prevention and symptomes. It was wonderful.
  Though that is what we were to do. I think I learned so much about the people in the village it was an amazing experience. I met a young girl around 14 that was abandoned by her parents. I was told this is unusual for Ugandans to do. They are very loyal people. But she couldn't go to school cause she didnt have any money and she raised herself. Her name was Lucy. She is a very shy young girl so pray for her please.
   We put nets in almost 100 huts out of 300. so for one day that is major. It was very disheartening when we had to tell some families that we couldn't do there homes that day. We made sure they new we were coming back for them. Some were more upset than others for sure.
    I think the funniest thing was the little babies that were walking but, not talking or potty trained walked around with no pants on. It was so cute. I picked a little boy up and my friend Tressie was like,"be careful he will pee on you." HaHa So cute. I can't express how emotional being there made me feel but I can tell you this. It was the best and worst experience of my life. Best because I am so blessed to meet these amazing people. Worst because though i would love to trade my life for thiers, I can't.
  We ate lunch on our way back to the Segners. PB&J, chips, and bananas. Then we had the best evening with music and devotion and Prayer. But before this I had a complete break down. I tried to call home but my Aunt Jewel left her phone at My Aunt Kathy's, and I couldn't talk to the kids. I had to leave the house I bold like a baby. Bobby messaged me and told me the kids were at his parents so I got really exited. when I called them the kids had just left. Talk about being dissapointed. Wow. It was horrible. However I finally did get totalk with them a while. I was so happy and felt so much better. So word to the wise if a family or friend is out of the country keep up with your phones.






this Bible verse I fund today really hung in my heart
Proverbs 13:20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, But whoever walks with fools will suffer harm!


I need prayer for my family. That Bobby will stay strong through this. I know he misses me. I am getting closer with my God and my path is mine to travel.

-Pam

Kagoma Gate

Well today was really exciting, it was our first full day here, and it was pretty incredible. We were surprisingly well rested, considering our guest house was directly across the street from a festival that went on till 2:30am

or so. After breakfast we loaded up and drove out to the village of Kagoma gate. I wasn't sure what I was expecting but it was a little shocking how excited the children were to see us, literally running up, smiling and waving before we got out. We started our visit with singing, playing, and visiting with the kids but God sent us there for more than that. Today we began teaching the villagers about malaria, what it is, how you get it, and how it can be prevented, as well as spraying homes with mosquito repellent and distributing mosquito nets. We had a sucsessful day as we were able to reach close to 100 homes on the first day of Healing Faith's malaria education project. Seeing the homes and conditions of the village, it certainly makes me appreciate how well we have things back in the states, but seeing and being part of Gods work is very rewarding. God is clearly at work here in Uganda and I am really excited to be a part of it.

Clint

Boarding...

Well the time has come!! We are sitting in the airport awaiting our boarding call!!  I cannot believe this day is here already:)

Today went very smoothly, we got all of the boxes packed with lots of goodies for the Segners and their ministry.  

A big thank you to The Stark family for lending us the use of their Suburban, the Skow family for lending us Dawson to drive, and my dad for the use of his trailer!  It went so smoothly!! And now we are about to board!!  

Farewell USA for a few weeks! First stop...London!

~Rachel 

Let the journey begin!

WOW, I cannot believe it’s almost here.  I have been waiting for this since October 2012 when I first learned about Healing Faith.  I’m so excited to be leaving a week from today for this great adventure and see what God has planned for me and our team.

As you can imagine, not having done anything like this before, there are a few anxieties starting to creep in.  You start to think crazy things like, what if I freak out at the last minute and can't go, what if that little creepy thing from the Twilight Zone lands on the plane (you know, the one with the straggly teeth and long hair), what if I forgot to pack something I really need, what if..what if..what if?  As I’ve shared these few “what ifs” with family and friends, the one consistent thought that comes to mind is, God has brought you this far, He will see you through.

It truly has been amazing to see God's hand in planning this journey for me.  From the doubts of being a part of a mission team to leaving my family.  God has comforted me in so many areas.  Every time, and I do mean every time, I've had doubt He sends a message.  Whether it’s a donation, a card in the mail from someone in my bible study that I just met, a sweet dream of comfort, or someone asking about the mission trip and excited about the opportunity as well. God speaks in so many ways.

Sometimes I find myself thinking, why am I not more scared or anxious about this journey.  I am about to leave for a country I don’t really know anything about; about to head into an area that is out of my comfort zone for sure.  I’m going to see, hear, smell, touch, taste so many things that I've never experienced before and I wonder how I will handle this all, and will I handle this while demonstrating God’s glory and His light.  And every time I’m comforted in knowing, He has a plan for me and I am walking with HIM in total faith for a safe and memorable journey.

If you get a chance to google this song, please do.  “Walk with Me” by Jesus Culture.  Love it!!  One of my favorites!  Jesus Culture rocks!

Please keep us all in your prayers while we continue to prepare.  Prayers for a safe travel, our health, wisdom, strength, endurance, compassion, care, safety, and that we carry out God's plan for us fully. Amen

Thank you for all the support in donations, encouragement and prayers that have greatly afforded and assisted our mission team with the opportunity to live in Healing Faith with the Segners.  Let the journey begin!!