We have arrived in the village! Bugabo Village, with George and Christie Magera. A story written by the Lord. The. Words. Do. Not. Come. Easy.
We left home almost a week ago. The 8 of us have traveled across land and sea. We have had a lot of sickness. We are tired. But we are full.
I will share some of the last week's details to keep you informed here.
Our plane from Detroit to Amsterdam had "issues". We had to leave the runway and go back to the hanger. It sure sounded like the wheels were not working to us. Eventually we take off for a very long flight. A medical emergency half way over the ocean. Time to land and again it sounds like the wheels are not working again. A stressful flight indeed. Zoe starts yelling, at the top of her lungs, "Jesus is the Christ, He's the King, He is the Savior, saved us from our sins, died on the cross!!!" We wanted to stop her from yelling until we realized what she was saying. And it is true. And we laughed. And we praised.
Arrived in Entebbe tuesday night. Zoe gets off the plane and immediately asks, "where are all the children?" Detained at the airport. Interrogated by Customs. We had so many bags, (32 plus 16 carry ons) 4 containers are currently held at the airport. And it turns out to be a blessing. This process is a long one, but when it is finished, this will pave the way for all future containers to be brought in. So thankful.
Stayed in a friend's beautiful house. The vacation we didn't even know we needed. Chelsey was able to heal here. And. God. Already. Knew.
We were planning on taking a trip to Jinja to deliver bibles to our pastor friend, and meet with our other friend. We had to change plans. Seemed it was not the right timing. We scrambled to find somewhere else to stay. Adonai House. They made room for us. 8 more. We met a man we needed to meet. A God appointment. He was filled with such wisdom. We. Needed. To. Hear. More connections, more people praying. We needed him in this journey. God. Already. Knew.
We came to the village early. And. Fell. In. Love. They have been working so hard to get a house ready for us. And it is more than we could ever ask or imagine. We are in the bush. In a village. And we see God's face everywhere. So many children, beautiful children. So many beautiful people.
Zoe is already learning Ugandan tribal dance. Debbie Snyder's sponsor child, Alice, is teaching her. Micah is sick now. So we could use prayer.
We will rest tonight, and begin serving tomorrow. We will also post pictures.
We are full. Jesus is enough. He knows what is next, and we will follow.
"For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men, you will only find yourself fighting against God." Acts 5:38b-39
Because His grace is sufficient,
Debbie, Steve, Brittany, Casey, Chelsey, Stephanie, Micah and Zoe
It is good to know you have arrived! You are in all our prayers and I look forward to seeing your pictures.
ReplyDeletePraying for you - may God continue to bring you where you need to be when you need to be there!
ReplyDeleteI am praying a hedge around all of you--so you will be able to do what God has called you to do--namely proclaim the love of Jesus. His grace is sufficient and we are able because He enables us.
ReplyDeleteHi Wiesman family....so glad you all arrived safely together! Hope no one else became sick and Chelsey and Micah are feeling better. We are in the hot Arizona desert and signs all over say keep drinking water and applying sunscreen, and I keep thinking of all of you in the hot African desert who may not always have those 2 necessities....yes, God's grace is what you do have that will sustain you!! Loved Zoe's comment about the children....McKenzie would have said the same. Just read your comment on facebook about the chickens and rats....again, God's grace that you will sleep at night!!?? Gosh, I'd need a triple dose. Keep posting of your awesome journey......xoxo and prayers.
ReplyDeleteHi Wiesmans and Stephanie....
ReplyDeleteHopefully you are all "getting along". I am grateful that you are there in cooler weather, considering Uganda is in the winter season. It still can't be easy with new beds to sleep in, close quarters and critters, like rats crawling on the walls, but we are very thankful that you are at home with Jesus. We just saw you on Sunday over Skype. How amazing that we can see and talk to you all of the way to Africa. Our God never ceases to amaze me in this day and time. It was great to see that you all look very encouraged and joyful. Eph. 6:13 "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." This verse is always a good reminder to me that people are not my enemy. We will be praying for you to use 1 John 4:4 You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world." We pray for you continually at Bible study and at Fellowship.