Yikes, it is September already! I've been on the road speaking in churches, seeing individual supporters, and even at a camp (read on below) as the missionary speaker. It has been a good time to catch up with folks. More travels to come- I head to New England this weekend for about 12 days, then will be in NJ and PA for more meetings all of October.
The projected date to leave is still January 5, and I need about $200/month in pledged support as well as about $6,000 cash for flights, one-time expenses, visa and work permit, etc. once I get back in Uganda. Keep on praying, friends! I need to know if you ARE praying, as I may not have you listed on my prayer team. That is the VITAL ministry anyone can do. Thanks for your gifts, prayers and encouragement!
Currently I'm working on a new prayer letter which everyone will, Lord willing, get within the next 3 weeks or so. I have been waiting to get my new prayer cards (coming this week, if the company is on task), so I could mail them out along with a prayer letter update. Could you pray these 2 items- the card and the letter- arrive to folks and are a blessing and maybe even a challenge to those recipients? Perhaps more people will join my ministry team through prayer or finances once they read/see these. Or maybe someone will be challenged to come to Uganda or do other ministry? Let's pray Jesus will work on ALL our hearts to seek further opportunities for ministry and share His Good News wherever He has us!
I'm also at WGM in Marion, IN this week, in further training with the mission leadership and other furloughing missionaries from all over the world. It is always a delight to see these fellow-servants and the times together are encouraging.