Fires, Speech and the Word of God Advances!
FIRE IN KOPETATUM. We spent most of this past week in Mbale and Kampala. On our way back we heard about a terrible fire which occured in Kopetatum. Kopetatum neighbors Nakaale and is the village where we have been involved in a church plant work for a number of years. Never had we seen a fire cause such destruction to Karimojong homes. Thankfully, not one person was injured but everything else – homes and all possessions including many animals – were destroyed completely, burned to the ground. Several families lived in these two ‘eres’ (large groups of homes in one circular fenced-in enclosure), about 150 persons altogether. Members of the Mission have been out there to be with, pray for and encourage these ones. Most of the people are currently sleeping under the stars while beginning the hard work of rebuilding. Please pray for the Mission as we seek to help in the best way possible in this difficult situation.
MEGAN UPDATE. One reason for our trip to Kampala was to see Megan’s speech therapist, Mrs. Sarah Newnham. It has been 6 months since we began the therapy under her direction so it was time for a complete assessment. It went well. Mrs. Newnham was very encouraged with Megan’s progress. Her main comment was that, while 6 months ago Megan was speaking with virtually only vowels, she now uses many consonants. Based on the assessment she was able to give us a new block of therapy. We have a long way to go but are thankful for the progress. Thank you for all your prayers in this area. The Lord is good!
THE WORD OF GOD ADVANCES. Pastor Al and I have begun a monthly lunch meeting with the leaders of some of the villages where we have done evangelistic outreach. We believe that it will be a good opportunity to encourage these men and build relationships with them. We are pleased with the continued efforts on their parts to be studying the word of God with the people in their villages. As a result of our last meeting and their requests for further assistance in this regard, we are working on a series of Bible studies to put in their hands. The once a month meeting will also be an opportunity to teach through the materials with them and help equip them to go and teach among their people. Please pray that God will firmly establish in his word these individuals and those in their villages with whom they study.
MEGAN UPDATE. One reason for our trip to Kampala was to see Megan’s speech therapist, Mrs. Sarah Newnham. It has been 6 months since we began the therapy under her direction so it was time for a complete assessment. It went well. Mrs. Newnham was very encouraged with Megan’s progress. Her main comment was that, while 6 months ago Megan was speaking with virtually only vowels, she now uses many consonants. Based on the assessment she was able to give us a new block of therapy. We have a long way to go but are thankful for the progress. Thank you for all your prayers in this area. The Lord is good!
THE WORD OF GOD ADVANCES. Pastor Al and I have begun a monthly lunch meeting with the leaders of some of the villages where we have done evangelistic outreach. We believe that it will be a good opportunity to encourage these men and build relationships with them. We are pleased with the continued efforts on their parts to be studying the word of God with the people in their villages. As a result of our last meeting and their requests for further assistance in this regard, we are working on a series of Bible studies to put in their hands. The once a month meeting will also be an opportunity to teach through the materials with them and help equip them to go and teach among their people. Please pray that God will firmly establish in his word these individuals and those in their villages with whom they study.
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