I realize the picture I am sending I have sent before, but we need you to pray for Mutwahiru today. He is the 10-year-old (or so) who broke his leg last year and it was not set right, so the bone keeps going in and out of the skin. His mother called Rogers and said he was very sick - the infection has become really bad in his leg. Rogers will be taking him up to Kampala Wed morning. There is a hospital there that is used by many westerners (including me!) and he will get his leg fixed, thanks to 2 of you who have responded to the need. Please pray that Mutwahiru will make it on the trip and that the doctors will be able to help him. Rogers will be updating me as he goes, and I will update you. Thank you for praying. Our Father loves this little boy! (BTW - this is a Muslim family that came to the church because they live near Jessica's mom and she told them about Jessica's miraculous healing. The father has not yet come, but has allowed the mom and Mutwahiru to come.)
Welcome to all of you have just come on board to the weekly email updates! Most of you are from the Vancouver Friends Church. I had a great time with all of you this weekend - so fun to share with you what God is doing in Budaka. Thank you for your warm reception Sunday!
Update on the school: we now have 52 children along with our 23. The other 5 have not shown up yet...a typical occurrence in Uganda. They are watching to see how the school is doing before they commit their kids.
There is still undercurrent from the elections, so please continue to pray for peace and safety for all and that the Church of Jesus Christ will rise up in love during this time. Rogers said that on his trip into Mbale Monday morning, the taxi was stopped at 3 police/soldier roadblocks. Everyone had to get out and be checked, then back in. The distance is only 25 km, about 15 miles. But, he was able to get the food for the week for the kids.
Some of you have asked about how to support the Cornerstone work. You can send checks to Evergreen Christian Center, 4400 NW Glencoe, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Make the check out to ECC and put "Uganda" on the memo line. They wire the money to us each month. Thank you to all of you who consistently give to help the children and adults in Budaka. It's such a joy to join with you in this ministry! Even the smallest amounts make a big difference in Uganda. Thank you!
I will be in Burley Idaho beginning this Thursday for several days - looking forward to sharing what we are doing with a church there, and reconnecting with great friends!
God bless you all! Only 4 weeks and 2 days till I get to go back to see my kids!!!
Laurie
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