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A Guest Post on the Jireh Uganda Trip From Andrew Ellis & Others

Andrew Ellis:

This has been an excellent trip in many ways.  Before leaving I was under the impression that it would  be a simple trip to come help with a few construction projects and then go home.  It has been much more than that.  I did not think that what I am doing now would make as much of an impact as it has.  Even though we are not finished I can already tell that even just our team simply showing up means more than I could ever imagine.

I have been challenged on this trip physically and emotionally.  We are working on repairing and building teachers quarters requiring about six hour days of construction “Uganda style”.  I also got sick yesterday which took out a lot of my energy.  It is going to be hard to leave.

I have become attached to a few of the kids here.  They are all very smart and very motivated.  It is very encouraging to see people who have nothing monetarily so rich spiritually.  I made a friend called Kakooza Robot who is a very good artist.  He looks up to me and likes to follow me around whenever possible.  I look forward to seeing him every day. I do not think his real second name is Robot, but I really badly want to believe that it is.

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Lynn Vander Elst:

We’re having such an amazing and challenging time in Uganda. The first day at Jireh Children’s Center we received a warm and gracious welcome from the children; a blessed time of singing and dancing. God is graciously showing us our spiritual poverty as we spend our days ministering at the orphanage. What a blessing and a privilege to be here!

Stuart Boyd and Emmy Deloach:

We are having an amazing time and the children are little angels:))))) We are learning so much from them. Its not too hot surprisingly. we miss our moms. the bus rides are interesting. and the tea is fantastic. we are learning Lugandan and singing a lot of songs with the children. the building project is going well and for the most part we are all healthy. olyotya bukwano!!? i am engaged to linda – stuart

Gemma Rocha:

I’m at a loss for words when it comes to describing how amazing this missions trip to Uganda has been. The love and the joy the children in Jireh display to each other and to us is unbelievable. Every day we wake up early but are so excited to get the day started with the kids. We have learned a variety of Ugandan phrases and songs (we’re not that great) but we have fun singing along with the kids. As a team we have worked together and have accomplished so much. We have learned so much from these kids. I will always remember this trip above others.

June 8, 2012 Posted by hughharrisfca | Education, Uncategorized | 1 Comment