Tuesday July 7th 2009

Today we had another men's meeting with 40 men in attendance. 75% were Pastors from the area with some from outside of True Vine. We also had some non-believers wanting to join a small group. All Pastors are now going to start men's small groups. It is awesome to hear a group of men worshipping God in a way that only African's can. All the men in attendance seem to be embracing the concept of regular meetings. This is a huge step in the right direction to become leaders in the family, church and society.

Mark

Went with Eric Willaims today, on the back of two buda-budas (motorcycle taxis), to the Tororo Regional Hospital today and had lunch with Pastor Eric Sabiet and his hospital crew at Eric's cousin's house; a delicious spread of beef, chicken, beans, hot cabbage, chiptai, potatoes, and sodas. I praised the crew for the work that they were doing at the hospital...telling them that they were the hands and feet of Jesus, AND SEASIDE. I also presented them with a cash gift that was collected by our children's ministry--Big Blue--over a two-year period from 2007 until now...AN AMOUnt OF $180. After lunch, about ten of us--5 men and 5 women--carried over several large pots of food and entered into the men's ward of the hospital, which was divided into two 14- to 18-bed sections where we prayed and shared the Gospel with the men. The highlight was when Eric Williams shared the Gospel and Eric Sabiet translated. Over a dozen men--and one women (probably a relative)--gave their life to Christ. The Christians of Uganda are STRONG Christians, and know the Word of God and are mighty evangelists--both men and women, but especially the men. We will never forget this day.

Gene & Eric