Ibanda Vacation Bible School

Today we lead the Ibanda congregation in Vacation Bible School after the Pastor's conference ended with a closing service. Pastor Dan preached the sermon. There were 18 Pastors and other church leaders at the conference. During our Vacation Bible School over 175 children showed up. We were expecting 100 children. We play games, sang lots of songs, and talked about who Jesus is! We were able to make bracelets with the children as well.

We Have Arrived!

Our team has been in Uganda for a few days. After lots of time in airports and buses we have arrived. Our team is excited to be here and are grateful for your help in getting us here. Sunday, April 27th we had an opportunity to worship at Bethleham Lutheran Church in Kozo. The worship service was several hours with several baptisms and a few confirmations. After the worship service and dedication we shared a feast with the community. Monday, April 28th Pastor Dan lead 18 Pastors, board members, and other church leaders in Bible studies about what it means to confess Jesus Christ in our homes. Gayle, Kathy, and Johanna helped a few women from the church cook the afternoon meal. Tomorrow the ladies will be making chicken noddle soup to share with the conference. Later in the week we will be going to the Ibanda Babies home to build a playground, do some painting in the orphanage, and help the nuns with the children.

WOW! Time has flown by! It feels like just yesterday I was praying about joining the Africa Team to head to Uganda. We leave in just over a week. I have about a dozen of different lists floating around with everything I need to pack and gather before we leave! Please pray as our team's final details come together! Our team is so excited to be leaving NEXT Thursday! We hope to be able to post updates along our journey! Until next time...

I'm halfway there

Good evening, 

I left Milwaukee Wednesday night and arrived in London (UK time) at 8:30 this morning.   I am staying two weeks here visiting my daughter, son in law, and grandson Hugo who is 18 months.  Then to Uganda to meet the rest of the team and stArt our adventure.  I am packed to the gills: 2 suitcases, a backpack, purse and camera case.  The hardware that I carry  is only part of what the team is carrying, but I have heavy nuts and bolts, some brackets, and other "heavy metal" objects to build the play set for the Ibanda children's home.  I also have other donated clothing and generous donations for the churches, and the orphanage.  there is a you tube video for the Ibanda babies home if you care to search.  Delightful children!    I can't wait to meet them.

Kathy

About the Mission

Immanuel Lutheran Church has been partnering with the Lutheran Church Mission Uganda for the past 9 years, assisting with leadership training, assisting with mosquito netting, and partnering in building five churches.

On the spring 2014 trip during April and May we plan to assist in upkeep and refurnishing for an orphanage Ibanda Babies Home and to encourage the children and families in each of the places we have been privileged to be of assistance. Furthermore, we'll be participating in the dedication of a church building in Kazo, southwestern Uganda.

We are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to share life with our friends in Uganda, to share our common faith and love and continue to build on the partnership many years ago.

Welcome on board!