jubilee missions

July 2, 2009, Thursday

This morning we enjoyed our breakfast of eggs, toast, fruit, juice and tea with a view of the lake. I took pictures of the scenery, birds and the hotel swimming pool. We loaded the van by 10 a.m. and then bought some malaria pills at a pharmacy in Jinja. Peter drove us to Bugagali Falls on the Nile River. While Marie, Beverly and I enjoyed looking at the falls and taking pictures, Kemper was doing spiritual warfare. Jason witnessed to two men who got saved today and as we left they were telling their friends about Jesus. Hallelujah! Glory to God!

Then we went back to the Source Café where we ordered lunch and then shopped while waiting for it. I bought some earrings, bracelets, carved animals and bookmarks. I quickly ate my lunch so I could finish my shopping. I visited with Rita and her husband and took some pictures of them and their girls. I bought some necklaces and a purse from Margaret.

After shopping we drove to Phil’s house in Iganga to leave off some of our luggages. We greeted him but didn’t have time for a visit since we still had to drive to Mbale. We made the decision not to show the film while we are in Mbale, so the team can travel together as Kemper inaugurates churches. After a couple of hours we arrived at Mt. Elgon Hotel where a rain shower had cooled the air. The weather has been awesomely pleasant, much cooler and wetter than at home in Texas.

This hotel is the best I’ve ever stayed in with TV, wireless internet and air conditioning. All three of us have beds and they gave us a better price than the hotel we stayed at last night. Thank you Jesus for the awesome blessings you are giving us.

We visited over coffee (I don’t drink coffee) in the restaurant while enjoying the view of Mt. Elgon mountain in the distance. Jason and Kemper keep us laughing with jokes and stories.
Then we walked to the Sunrise Hotel for supper. Supper is cheaper there than in this hotel.
Peter had fallen asleep in the room so we walked in the fading light after sunset. It started raining as we sat under a large umbrella in the yard of the hotel and ordered our food. Peter called on the phone to find us and then drove the van to join us. We were blessed he woke up so we didn’t have to walk back in the rain. I had half an avocado and chapatti for supper.

After many stories and jokes and a delicious supper we returned to our rooms at the Mt. Elgon Hotel. Today has been a fun day of seeing the falls, traveling and shopping. Tomorrow we start visiting several churches each day.