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Safely Home

The Uganda Medical Team arrived home on Saturday evening. It was good to see Susan, Dr Bob and Janelle again. Family and friends were there to meet them. They are so thankful for our prayers and said over and over again that they knew that people back home were praying. So, Thanks everyone out there for praying!!!

Family and friends

A Note from Janelle on Wednesday

On Wednesday Janelle wrote:

We returned from being out in the Peace village areas late Monday night (or I should say early Tues morning as it was nearly 1:30 when we finally got to the Tamarind). We were absolutely exhausted. We were in 2 vehicles, Val had had 3 flat tires in about 24 hours, we were traveling thru dangerous territory (raiders) in the dark...it was certainly an opportunity for our trust in God to grow as it would have been very bad if we had broken down....we had so many people and supplies, continuing on in one vehicle would have been impossible. But God brought us safely back to Moroto. This, by the way, was not our only opportunity to really practice what we often think we already believe...that our times are in His hands and that He is worthy of our trust. More stories when we get home. We had a long day yesterday, having the de-briefiing with CLIDE. We also worked on planning for the future as God allows this ministry to continue. There wasn't electricity where we were having our meetings, so it was very challenging as it went late into the evening and we had to sit in the darkness with flashlights shining on the tablet papers taped on the wall for notes. I think they brought dinner in about 9:30, but I said good night and went to bed, having been up until 3am the previous night. We are all pretty well. 3 out of 4 of us have made use of our Cipro, but none of us has had to be in bed or had any illness of concern. God has met us here and it has been a joy to be a part of what He is doing in Karamoja. Keep praying! We said good-bye to Dr. Will this morning as he took the MAF flight to Kampala. He is flying to Tanzania tonight to meet his daughter. He was so excited. He's been such a blessing to us. Our team has been wonderful and we'd all be thrilled to serve together again. Looking forward to seeing you all soon! Also, I would llike to report that Dr. Bob and Will put a live frog in the window of our sleeping area when we were out in the bush. I told Bob that I would be reporting this juvenille behavior to church leadership. As if that wasn't enough, he caught another one apparently, stored it in MY BOOT in the vehicle and when we were driving in late Monday night, he suddenly tossed it into the seat where Susan and I were peacefully sitting. I suggest you put a note in his file and definitely report this to Alice :o))

From Dr. Bob

Thank you fro praying for the team! God has been protecting us and answering prayers. We are all fine and keeping healthy. We had an evening get together last night in Nabwal. Ann, one of the CLIDE team members gave her testimony and an invitation was made at the end. About 44 people came to the Lord. There was singing, thunder and lightning but the rains held off till the end of the meeting. Even a former witch doctor came forward giving up her paraphernalia for witch crafting and received Jesus in her heart. People were challenged to get rid of things of their old life. We passed on an ESV Bible donated by GSCC to Pastor Peter who is such a Godly man. The roads were pretty bad but we made it to Iriri and will move on to Nabilatuk for Sunday church service. Pray for those who have recently come to Jesus.

From Janelle on Wednesday

Good Evening from Karamoja,

The Jesus film is being viewed on the side of a hut, as I'm typing (John, our driver has loaned me his laptop!) Our training ended today but many of the trainees have so far to walk to return to their peace villages, they are going to spend one more night here in Iriri before making the trip home.

The training went very well...it was such an enthusiastic group that just soaked up everything we told them. When they were looking a bit sleep today, or I was fading, I would get up and lead them in another round of "Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes". They found this very amusing, and all gamely went along with it...lots of laughs when we ramped it up to 78 rpm's :o)

We had an impromtu clinic start during the lunch hour and there were so many patients that Bob and Susan decided to remain at the huts while Will and I returned to the training site. I felt badly that Susan and Bob missed the 'closing ceremony' for the training where a number of the folks gave speeches and we handed out their certificates of completion. I quit feeling sorry for them when Susan told me that a patient had come to know the Lord at the clinic while we were gone. What wonderful news!

One of the team found an injured lizard on the road yesterday and brought it to Dr. Val who is watching over her...in fact, she has moved her into our hut. I hesitated mentioning this to Susan this evening, but was afraid she might throw a bag on her or something if she didn't know she was there. The bright side, I suppose is that the lizard is currently either injured or traumatized enough,that it doesn't move, although Val tells that her condition has improved.

Tomorrow morning we're heading into the first peace village to do some medical clinics and outreach. We plan to return to this village (Iriri) tomorrow evening and then try to get to Nabwal, the larger Peace Village on Friday. The roads have been impassable recently due to rain, but Dr. Val thinks we can make it in. Hopefully that will be true when it comes time to get out as well :o)

We are feeling carried by answered prayer. God is at work and it's a joy to have a front row seat. Keep praying.

Thanking Him for you tonight,

Janelle for the team

Great First Day of Training

Dr Bob writes:

"We have moved into the town of Iriri and had our orientation with the VHT's - Village Health Workers - we expected only 12 but have 34 instead and they are all eager for what we have to teach them. It is wonderful to see how CLIDE organizes the event with emphasis on spiritual developement and leading the participants to a closer walk with the LORD.

We have been blessed by wonderful weather and no rainse except for one day when we were in Moroto - just a passing rain. The roads are drying but in bad condition, so we may head to Nabwal and Nabilituk peace villages after our first 3 days of training the VHT's here. We will probably divide into 2 teams and may camp at the villages if the weather permits and we are able to get the Army to supply coverage.

Today we treated a younmg warrior who was shot in the L lower leg 5 days ago and had been caned by the soldiers; he escaped from the hospital and was found in the bush hiding. Dr Val was contacted by a local pastor and she fetched him for us to treat. The leg was badly infected with flies all over and a foul stench. He had to be treated surgically or lose his leg or even his life so we referred him to the Catholic Hospital in Matanyi. Praise the Lord for allowing me to meet one of the surgeons on the MAF flight up from Kampala. I sent him a letter and Dr Val used this to expedite his care - the lad even got a private room. He was probably on a raiding party when shot, and was very afraid of going to the hospital. He told Dr Moses that he would like to know more about salvation in Jesus when he gets out of the hospital. Rev Samuel from iriri was with us and several other Christians. We prayed for him and he was willing to go to the hospital.

The other man we treated had severe burns on his R arm and back for about 2-3 weeks after falling into the fire while drunk. We debrided his burns and Susan gave him a lot of vocal anesthesia (word of comfort and singing) He prayed a wonderful prayer of thanksgiving after he was treated and bandaged.

Janelle and Susan have been doing great and will start teaching tomorrow. Susan gave a powerful inspirational message to open the orientation today and many people were moved. Please pray for many to come to Jesus. There are several in the class who are believers, but there is a group that love to drink the local brew.

I am on our driver John's computer - he has a modem and allowed me to send this e-mail. He is a strong committed christian who we have enjoyed knowing since he picked us up at the Entebbe airport. Thanks for praying for us. We have seen many answered prayers and Dr Val is being loved and encouraged along with her CLIDE team. Punzel her dog was never found, but one of her pups is with Val in Kangole - a labradoodle."

An Additional Sunday Note from Janelle

Janelle called today....the team is doing well. They thank God for the unity of the team. Due to flooding the team is not camping in the bush as was originally planned but staying in huts in Iriri. This is their staging ground and from their they will visit villages around. Monday morning they start the teaching and training of the Medical Village workers. Continue to pray for clear communication and an ability to share basic medical concepts with those who have come to be trained.

A Sunday Note from Bob

Bob writes on Sunday morning: "We head to Iriri this morning for church and will then spend the week there teaching & seeing patients with side trips to the peace villages if roads passable. Where we were last time is flooded but the weather has been drier since we arrived. Great news: led a visiting Kenyan nurse to be born again; Monica also asked that we pray for her husband to trust Jesus. She is so full of joy now! Stars are so clear and the Milky Way is so visible! Praise God we have all been well and adjusting."

Saturday Prayers for The Team

Continue to pray for the team....communication is not so accessable from the Karamoja region as in the capital. So, we are praying. For wisdom, discernment, opportunities to share and for direction as the plans might have to be redrawn due to flooded roads. Pray for God's hand on Dr. Val, her team and our team. Thank you for praying!!

An Early Bird Friday Update From Janelle

Good (Early) Morning, If the 'early bird gets the worm' I don't even want to know what I'll get. Up late, then restless. Finally decided to get up and get in the shower, hoping it was near 5am. Not quite. 3:44. Maybe it's because Susan and I put our heads down on our table at an outdoor restaurant about 5pm yesterday and both fell soundly asleep. I was dreaming, about what I'm not sure...but my arm hit my stainless steel water bottle which in turn hit the table. With the close proximity of our ears to the tablecloth, it was an instant wake up call :o) I'm thinking I may be able to hear AK47's after all, even with my hearing issues.

We're off to a great time of fellowship and camaraderie. Thanks for praying that we will have unity in heart and purpose as we head north this morning (flight is at 10:30 pm your time)

Val is driving her vehicle up...Heidi ( a sweet gal that arrived just before we did and plans to be here for 7 months before starting Vet school) will ride with her. John, our driver will be taking his Land Rover packed to the gills with our luggage and the huge order of medical supplies that we picked up yesterday. Thanks for praying for safety for all who are traveling today.

Val says that Nabwal is flooding with a foot of standing water on the road and in the village where our tents were going to be. She said because the army's presence is spotty right now (maybe because their camping spot was also flooded) she said the security isn't good. We'll see what happens in the days ahead, but we may not pitch our tents where she thought. She would like us to spend some time in Nakaarote (Sorry, I don't have my spelling guide handy), the smaller village as they do not have flooding and she would like to do some of the medical training there. She plans for us to go out to one of the villages on Sunday.

All is well...everyone is feeling great and excited to get going (perhaps not as excited as I am, since they're all apparently still asleep :o))) Seriously, the joy I see in each of their faces as they talk eagerly of anticipating what God is going to do, is great. And we have front row seats...Thankful, for sure!

Step up the prayers, we're heading into enemy territory,

Thursday Update

Janelle writes: "Just wanted you to know all is well with the team. We've had a very long, but very good day. We met up with Dr. Val and her visitors who are flying out tonight, met physician and pastor friends of Dr. Will's and picked up 11 boxes of supplies at the pharmacy that we'd ordered ahead. We're enjoying good fellowship and everyone is well. We're off to Karamoja in the morning. Thanks for holding us up in prayer. "

A Picture From The Journey

In Amsterdam the team connected with Dr Will Cogburn, the fourth member of the Uganda Medical Team.

ARRIVED!!!

Janelle writes from Kampala: "Hi Everyone.....just wanted you to know that we had an excellent trip....no snags at all and great connections. We have now arrived at the MAF guest house - (and yes, Wayne, it is very nice!!) and we are heading to bed shortly. We have connected with Val by phone and will meet her in the morning to do our errands. We are excited and yes, a little bit tired. But we will be refreshed and ready to go in a few hours. I would like to say that I now know why Bob and Will told me I could ride up front. YIKES, we almost were taken out by an official motorcade (maybe the President). Once the adrenalin rush calms, I am ready to sleep. "

Wednesday Prayers for The Team

Wednesday evening, Uganda time, the team arrives in country.....PRAY as they adjust to not only the huge time difference, but also culture and climate....PRAY for a good night's sleep ....They will spend two nights in Kampala before flying up to Karamoja....Thanks for Praying!!

Departure

Today the team left from Portland for their long journey across the waters to Africa. Checking in at the same time were Alan and Theda, our Good Shepherd Lead Pastor and his wife. They are on their way to Indonesia to visit with their daughter and her family. May God go with all our friends as they travel for many hours. Thank you for your prayers!!

Uganda Team Update

In Susan's own words:

Well, this is it! The final countdown, as we leave on the 10^th (less then a week to go). So, I’ve attached a list to guide your prayers for us as best we can imagine the needs ahead of time. In essence, we will be going to Uganda together thanks to your prayer support.

**PRAY that the Holy Spirit will give us the wisdom and understanding we need as we continue to get ready and as we are there serving

**PRAY for unity, deep fellowship, flexibility and the ability to work together as a team and honor the lord in the process.

**PRAY for travel mercies, good connections and safety.

**PRAY for quick adjustment to climate & time change, for health, strength and stamina while there.

**PRAY for our families at home.

**Pray for Dr. Val & the CLIDE team as they serve with us and for the logistics involved in traveling within the contry there.

**PRAY for the Karamoja people we’re going to serve; for good understanding of their needs & perspective & for God to use us His way for His honor & glory there. We want to encourage the believers there & share spiritual truth with unbelievers so they’ll come to trust Jesus.

**PRAY for the health workers we’ll be training that they’ll be able to learn & use this information for improved health in the village.

Counting Down

It is count down time for the team...every weekend we are giving our people the opportunity to sign up to PRAY for the team....hope to post the prayer calendar here before too long...we will keep you posted...
PRAY for the preparations.
PRAY for the CLIDE team as they prepare to receive our team.
PRAY for hearts to be ready to receive both the training and the GOOD NEWS.

Introducing The Uganda Medical Team

The Uganda Medical Team, 2010: Dr. Bob Sayson, Susan Spann and Janelle Julian from Good Shepherd Community Church. (Not pictured Dr. Will Cogburn from Florida). August 10 - 28. More information to follow.

Thoughts from Waffle

He, who is supposed to be first, shall be last.

Plan A “Have Commander Steve go a few days early to start on materials acquisition and transport. Oops, He has a schedule change so….send Waffle.

Plan B Send Waffle with the money 2 days early. Oops, ticket price soars up 1600 more dollars so send Waffle at the regularly scheduled time.

Plan C has Waffle at LAX and is dropped off only to find out they won’t let him on the plane. Unexplained flight interruption from Amsterdam to Entebbe is canceled (maybe a computer gliche from the ash cloud over Amsterdam) Carolyn Watts to the rescue. She saves the day and puts me on a flight through the next day when at the time all flights were booked full for several days.

Plan D now has Waffle as the last one to leave the states and Waffle arrives a day late and misses MAF flight but PTL the folks at the ticket counter remember trials of previous day and over look so much overweight baggage. PTL commander Steve and Nick of the construction team are delayed and will be there in Entebbe to drive with Waffle to Moroto with equipment and construction materials.

Plan E The tools from the sea container are not yet released by customs so Commander Steve and Nick remain behind to receive the tools supposedly the next day. So Waffle leaves with Doctor Val and Dorie for Moroto enjoying stories of Doctor Val’s on the way. Purchased supplies are sent on ahead and are the first to arrive for Mike and Sparky to unload by themselves.

Plan F still no sea container release, Steve stuck in Kampala. PTL Mike and Clark have a plan to start construction with little or no tools. Nick flies MAF and construction with church members goes into full swing. (That is Pick and Shovel Swing 4 feet down and 4 feet wide in clay (sounds like a song title)).

Plan G the Next day no tools released from container so Steve flies up to Moroto. Only 4 days delayed, Waffle meets with Clide Discipleship Committee Mtg. Supposed to meet at 12 and go till 2: Meeting Starts late at 1:30 and goes till 7:. (Writers comment: Waffle talks too much) The group enjoys meeting and wants more of what Ken Wright and the CAT team has sent with another bible study. Committee finds out that Waffle is on item two of his 28 item agenda and realizes they are going to need a lot more time.

Plan H goes into effect where the next 2 days for committee training goes into effect. The Construction hears what Waffle is up to and writes him off as to being able to help with the construction.

Plan I Committee says the materials and teaching are done well and want all the evangelist/disciplers to hear. So they invite all who would come from the Catholics, Anglicans, Apostolics, and some from another group for the next two days to come.

The review on Saturday was:

1. The Class information was informative and fascinating.

2. Bringing all of these folks together was excellent and unprecedented.

3. Clive was recognized for having done well for such a large endeavor.

4. The group is looking forward to using the tools that Clide will coordinate with Dr. Val for teaching and reaching all of Karamoja.

Plan J We never did get the sea container released by customs. Perhaps by January when we come to put the roof on the pole barn (church) it will have been freed.

Sunday Planned Schedule

1. Go to Nabual to help with getting the corn and grain grinder released again so the church folks may grind their meal.

2. Go to St. Mark and attend the farewell party.

3. Pack to head back to the states

How it actually went:

Plan B has us very late leaving on the way to Nabual by way of Iriri.

Plan C has us pick up a bunch of guys who want a ride to Nabual from Iriri for the 20 K trip.

Plan D was getting a small village to come and push us out of the mud we were badly stuck up to the axles in.

Plan E Meet up with an emergency case of Cholera on the road at just the right time at just the right place to transport her to Iriri for medical attention. (Only getting stuck once this time in the mud).

Plan F is finding the Doctor and Head Nurse are out on an emergency and we will have to take her further to a hospital One and three quarter hours away.

Plan G is where we find the hospital is full of Cholera patients and cannot be admitted because there is no room for anymore beds. Doctor Val notices that the door is locked between sections for quarantine and says a bed could be put there. Head Nurse agrees and she is admitted and given a good prognosis for her and her nursing baby.

Plan H has us sterilizing the Range Rover in its entire and removing the seat covers and sterilizing same. And that’s why were late to the Party. (Fashionably late though).

Plan A is to fly MAF puddle jumper to Uganda Capitol of Kampala with 5 hours of flight time. Fly form Entebbe to Amsterdam with 10 hours flight time and stay 5 hours and then fly 11 hours to PDX and stay 5 hours and fly to LAX to get my truck and drive 20 hours to Portland to be at work by Saturday. What a great trip!!!

God had us teach how to build without our fancy tools but use the ways and tools the church members know of.

God brought 4 denominations together to reach all of Karamoja under Dr. Val’s leadership with Clide.

God saves a young girls life from cholera.

God lets us see how He had the better plan all along. From plan a to z. What a great God we have.

After Thoughts

Well, since no one else has posted.....the news is that the team is back in Portland. As is Dr Val. The guys arrived back last Wednesday and Dr Val came to town for a short break on Friday. Saw Waffle over the weekend and he has tons of incredible stories to tell.
At Good Shepherd we had our annual mission conference over the weekend....and one of the tables was a sign up table for a WALK A THON for Karamoja .....this will happen at GSCC on July 3. We will post more news about that as we get closer.
Rakel for Global Outreach at GSCC

Sunday Night Text from Mike

Sunday evening. Another event filled day. Cmdr. Steve went to Lotome to preach on reconciliation. Lotome has many raids. I gave the sermon at St. Marks. Val, Waffle and Clark went to Nabal peace village to settle a dispute. Normal Nabwal road stories. When almost there they came upon a very sick woman on a stretcher. They ended up transporting her to the hospital. If they had not been there to help she would have died. God's timing is perfect.

The team leaves for Kampala tomorrow.

Friday, May 28th - Text from Mike, 9PM Kangole Time

Friday evening -
Sad news last night. A very close friend of Dr. Val's died, so she is grieving the loss. It's wonderful that Dorie is here to comfort her.

Waffle's teaching is going VERY well, but they are missing some key people.

Church construction continues to go great. Yesterday eleven men mixed and poured over eleven cubic yards of concrete. Amazing!! (NOTE: that really is a LOT of work - especially in the heat. Think of one of those gravel haulers you see racing down Tualatin side roads all the time. One of those hold about nine cubic yards). Today we finished the columns and concrete. Praise God!

We also had some excitement when some locals killed a 52-inch lizard (a species like a Komodo Dragon?). Nick showed them how to skin it. They got the meat and Nick got the skin. Good luck in Customs with that. We had time today to reset Val's door frame. It was in bad shape.

There have been some rains which is good. With the rains comes malaria - which is bad. Lots of malaria in the area. Mama Esther and lots of kids have it. Please pray for their health.

Latest news on the container and tools is Monday. Our team flies back to Kampala Monday and hopes to help unload and ship the tools to Kangole. I'll stay in Kangole to receive and secure them.

Whew! Lots happening and we haven't heard from Waffle yet on how today's teaching went.

Thanks for the prayers. We've been blessed.

(NOTE:Funny there's no mention about a Memorial Day BBQ, going out fishing on the boat or going to see the latest action film at the movies...is that what YOU are thinking about?)

Thursday, May 27th - Text from Mike 5PM Kangole Time

Great day today!
Hot but great!
Nine columns set using Ugandan technology...ropes.
Total of twenty-two columns complete. Seven left for tomorrow.

Waffle's teaching going fantastically well! They want him to stay.

4x4 back up and running.

Thanks for the prayers!

Wed., May 26th Text from Mike - 9PM Kangole Time

13 columns standing. 11 with concrete. Some equipment failure. Andrew, the local contractor, saved the day with a great idea.

Cmdr. Steve arrived today from Kampala.

4x4 carburetor cleaned today and running again.

Nick went down to illness yesterday...a little Cipro and a good night's sleep and today he is fine.

Tonight we fried the screw gun battery charger. So, tomorrow we get to use ropes to brace the columns. First rule of Uganda - All technology will fail at some time.

May 25th Text from Mike this morning...

Phone charged and minutes added. Talk on Sunday went well though not favorite thing to do.

Six columns standing with concrete. Work crew of 12 Ugandans. 4x4 is down today because of bad diesel fuel. Got it running now.

Val and Waffle in Moroto meeting on evangelism and discipleship training. Termite eating contest last night with Dr. Val. I think we finally finished the goat. Six straight meals with goat.

Tool container still not passed by Customs. Cmdr. Steve arrives tomorrow via maf(?). All is good. St. Marks is being built by the Karamojan people. We are just helping.

Saturday From Kangole - Text from Mike

Mike reports:

Steel is here...16 holes being dug. Workers make $5/day. We fed them casava, a type of potato, for lunch. Lunch for 20 people cost $2.50. They use paper ripped from old cement bags for plates [after the holes are dug, a cement base is poured for the steel post to rest on].

[a little later in the day...]

Reception and charging issues with phone. Steve picking up lost bag with key tools from airport today. Waffle made it last night. Coming to Kangole by car today with Val and Dorie. Container released from Customs. Steve and Nick loading tools Monday.

Kangole 8PM Local Time

Just spoke to Mike in Kangole. Miracles (?) of modern communication thanks to Skype. He and Clark were just sitting down to dinner. Waffle was supposed to be landing in Kangole as we spoke.

They had to split the team in Kampala. Steve and Nick stayed behind to buy materials and wait for container. This is the shipping container we loaded several months ago. (We prayed with the driver for circumstances in his life before he took off from Sherwood.) The tools needed for construction are in the back 1/4 of that container. It was quite a Saturday morning back then loading an estimated 25,000 lbs of sports equipment and contracting tools. The container should be available by Monday.

Mike reports that with flights and their arrival they have not had much sleep. It is our prayers that are keeping them going. He is missing a bag that has tools they need for setting the tube steel poles. He hopes it will be found and catch up with them. Steel and lumber should be on-site tomorrow. But right now they don't even have a tape measure.

Not a problem though, because workers will also be on-site tomorrow who will begin digging the holes. Each will be paid 10,000 shillings for completing a hole. [I wonder how they are going to determine where the holes should be? Maybe Erric or someone put stakes out during a recent trip?]

It has been fascinating to watch these engineers and architects who are used to dealing with some of the biggest construction projects in the world try to build a little church in an area without cranes or electricity. Any power tools will use electricity from gas-powered generators. Yes, all of those are in the container. They have come up with some fascinating solutions. Quite a contrast to watching "Build It Bigger" or "Mega Builders" on the Discovery Channel. Encourage your children to play with Legos.

Mike is speaking at the church on Sunday. The bishop will also be there. The bishop will be confirming 70 people!!! Praise God!

A group of us through Rolling Hills has been praying for the Team every night at 8:30PM Pacific Time. Tonight we had ten people praying together tonight.

From Amsterdam Last Night

Hey Chris, In Amsterdam. I tried to forward an email from VAl from my phone that things are going well with the materials purchase. She may be able to get the steel with no tax for great savings. Waffle had a ticket issue and is following a day late. He should hook up with Steve and Nick in Kampala Friday night.

Blessings brother...More from Kampala tomorrow.

mike

From Mike Late Last Night (Tues 5/18)

The St Mark’s Church building team is off for the Karamoja region of Eastern Uganda later today. On this trip we will be purchasing 6”x 6” x 19’ long tube steel columns digging holes and concreting the columns in the ground while working beside our Karamoja brothers. The next team will come in and build and erect wood trusses and the roof. Communication is difficult in the area but we hope to be able to post updates to the following blog site. Our trip is from today through June 2^nd. We hope you stop in to check up on us and enjoy the trip with us.

The peace that has recently come to the area is very fragile so pray for the Karamoja people, continued peace in the area, abundant crops for food and continued growth in Christ and living in community. Pray that the Holy Spirit prepare their hearts for our visit and increase the teams faith for courage to step forward in faith when called upon. Oh – and for the darn ash cloud to stay away from our flights!

Blessings to all.

The Uganda Team

Steve, Nick, Sparky, Waffle, and Mike

From Dr. Val as Team was boarding plane in PDX

Praise God!!



Looking forward to seeing you guys soon. I went to the steel place today
and they may give us a better deal on it. We may be able to get it tax fee
as well, which would really help. I'm working on that. Please pray for
Moses, as he has not been able to help us much with the preparations and may
not be able to have time with you all when you are here. Thanks.



Yours in the Lord,



Val

Uganda Plans

Well, we have not posted anything here for a while....but here we go again. Several folks are getting ready to travel to serve with the CLIDE team in Uganda and we are getting ready to PRAY....we will keep you posted.

Notes From Jim Rosser

“During Dr. Val’s last visit back to the States the four churches that support her mission organized to better communicate and serve the financial and spiritual needs of the ministry among the Karamojong in Uganda. This CAT (CLIDE Advisory Team) group has become a very effective tool in this ministry. After the first peacemaker mission trip with Ken Wright and several men from Rolling Hills, I contacted Peacemaker Ministries sharing how we had used their book for much of our teaching. This led to Dr. Val meeting with Ken Sande, author of the Peacemaker book, the result of which Ken Sande arranged for a trip to witness firsthand how the peacemaker principles are being used and visit several of the new peace villages. Between Feb 1^st and Feb 16^th Mike Hildenbrand from Sunset Presbyterian Church in Beaverton and I will be accompanying Ken Sande and Chip Zimmer, VP for Peacemaker Ministries, on this trip. While there, we will be working with the local pastors and reinforcing the principles of peacemaking as prescribed in the Bible. These are the same principles presented by Peacemaker Ministries at Good Shepherd this past fall. Ken and Chip will also be looking at the possibilities of later filming a documentary about what is going on.

**PRAY for travel mercies.

**PRAY for the four of us that the Holy Spirit will work in and through us in this trip.

**PRAY that each of us will be an ambassador for Christ with each person that we meet along our way.

**PRAY, as we work with local pastors that they will be reassured of our love for them and support of their very difficult work.

**PRAY that Val’s team, -CLIDE-, will also be encouraged knowing that there is unity among the churches in the states.

**PRAY for our safety as we travel and continue God’s work of bringing Life and Light to an area still darkened by unbelief.

**PRAY that we will come back with a deeper understanding of how the CAT churches can most effectively support the ministry among the Karamojong in a way that glorifies God.