Chickens On The Way To Market

Sometimes- well usually- poor village people sell their chickens to vendors who bring them to Kampala to sell at a higher price. These chickens, hung by their feet on the back of a taxi here, are alive still. They'll arrive in Kampala and be brought to one of the many markets. Yes, meat costs a lot here, and chickens themselves are pretty scrawny. If you think this is weird- or perhaps abuse to animals- you ought to see how they crowd in the cattle going to the meat market! Ugh. Oh, and don't forget the fact that Lake Victoria's Talapia (a fish for those not in the know) is caught then hung on the FRONT grill of the taxis, being transported in "fresh air" (never mind the bugs hitting them as they make the trek to the city). Yum- anyone for kebabs or a BBQ?!

Teens Worship Through Dance at Katale

I thought you'd like to see some of our Ugandan youth as they lead a worship song through dance. I'm continually amazed and humbled by the faith of our Africa Gospel Church family. Life is not easy for the majority of our people, and yet they choose to praise the Lord anyway, knowing He is in control and He has good plans for them!

Singing in Luganda or English, Grace (top photo, in green and white) leads the choir each Sunday. Worship is enthusiastic and sincere and enjoyed by all.
Pastor Wilson, right (the fellow on the left is translating for him so it is a duel language service), teaches key concepts each week in the church services, and then models them during week-days as he helps his neighbors, serves those rejected or abandoned, shares the Gospel with individuals and humbly and faithfully exemplifies Christ. Pray for Pastor Wilson and his wife Grace, and for their 4 children as they all seek to minister in Katale and beyond!

Sunday School at Katale

Ministering to people of all ages, our churches are here to grow God's Kingdom by teaching Bible lessons and sermons on how to grow in relationship with Jesus. Through Sunday school lessons (pictured above) in a classroom, or in the main sanctuary, many people come together to praise and worship the Lord, and to hear more of His Word and Love for us all.

In church at Katale

Each week, our WGM team attends different churches, offering encouragement and enjoying worship together with believers around Kampala and its suburbs. Okay, so here, suburb really becomes "urb" as soon as you get about 2 miles from downtown, despite the fact that Kampala is nearly 3 million in population! We have about 130 Africa Gospel Churches across Uganda, but the Kampala team can only reach about 5 on Sundays (due to distance), so we try to visit all of them. Then, when we are out of town, we work at visiting the other churches to offer encouragement and support as best as possible.
The lady in this photo is a mother of 3, with a godly husband. Both she and her husband have gone through the Youth Pastor's trainings, and are working as possible to help grow the church, personally grow in their walks with Jesus, and encourage others God brings their way. They are examples of what we're praying for here- committed Christian families complete with husband and wife (usually we have singles or only one spouse), to build a foundation of a church on the FAMILY. Will you pray with us for more couples/families to come to Jesus and be faithfully committed to Him and His Kingdom?