Peter drove Kemper and me to St. Mary Catholic Church in Bugiri District this morning.
This church was built by Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in San Antonio in memory of Sister Bernardita in 2009.
The first 45 minutes of the drive was on a good paved road from Iganga Town to Bugiri Town, then the last 45 minutes we were on dirt roads and then rutted dirt paths. When we arrived at noon about a third of the people came out of the church to greet us. I bongaed (touched fists) with the children, shook hands with the men and hugged the ladies. They were so happy to see us. I took a few pictures and showed them.
A year ago Peter and Kemper met with this congregation which had no building. Today there is a finished large church made of bricks, a tin roof and concrete floor. As the people accompanied us inside the people were singing and the drums were beating. The ladies were trilling and everyone was clapping. What joy to be in the family of God!
The priest, church chairman, a local government official and the district bishop spoke. They thanked Servants of the King over and over again. There was more singing and four children who danced for us as we praised God. Peter spoke and introduced Kemper and me. Kemper spoke. He tells a parable about a lion that is raised by goats so it thinks it’s a goat. He uses this story to lead into salvation. There were about 250 people present and most indicated that today was the first time they had confessed Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Hallelujah!
The reason Servants of the King builds churches is so that we can come back to dedicate it to Jesus and preach the gospel. People always get saved! Glory to God!
Peter told them that I would return in February to bring the Jesus film and teach. They were excited about that. Bishop James, whom I met last time I was here at another church, was present. After the service we went to a small circular mud hut with a thatch roof and had lunch. They served us matooke, rice, chada, chicken, beef, beans and hard boiled eggs. I ate the matooke. rice and beans. They also brought us sodas and bottled water. We visited with Bishop James as we ate. He gave me lots of positive feedback about my visit last summer to the other church. He said the people thought I was bringing the film today and many people were still walking from the other villages to get here.
He said the film, the Bibles and the Books of Hope have made a powerful impact on that church. He said they were so protective of the Bibles and Books of Hope that they wouldn’t even give him copies. I had told them the Bibles and books were for their church members to share and weren’t to be sold or given away. They honored my wishes and wouldn’t even give their Bishop copies! He is so excited about me coming back to this church to show the film. He couldn’t say enough good things about Servants of the King’s positive impact. We give God all the glory and honor. Glory!
Salvation and the Word of God! There are no greater gifts! You are part of His Work here through your prayers and financial support. Glory to God! May the Lord abundantly bless you.
What an awesome Sunday it was today. Thank you, Lord for the salvation of many souls today.
In His Service,
Sandy
