TIA (This is Africa) Continued
Posted on 15. Jun, 2008 by Josh Agerton in Formation, Uganda
Still going strong in the great nation of Uganda. It has been an amazing time here. Feel like I am experiencing much more than I can process right now and that it will take a long time to unpack all that is happening here. To give a brief update here are some quick snapshots…
Worshiped at Gaba Community Church today at their early morning service…8AM. Amazing to worship with our African brothers and sisters. These people really know how to worship…it was like we were being brought into hanging out with the trinity…Father, Son and Spirit. Our entire team was amazed. Power was radiating from this place. 300-400 people singing and dancing their hearts out in gratitude to Jesus.
Then headed out to Buloba to worship with them (this is the church that we are partnering with). There were probably 75 people there…and again, amazing worship but this time more traditional African style. Incredible to see the heart of these people. Highlight was when Andi came forward to share the story of how our church came up with the money to build a well at their church. She did a great job, explaining how it is an opportunity help people with the tangible need of clean water but also an opportunity to provide also living water from God. I wish so bad that our Cornerstone friends could have seen the faces and response of these people. Everyone just looked at each other in the congregation in amazement. We are hoping to get some interviews tomorrow with locals of how this is going to change their life.
Also preached at Buloba (with an interpreter). I titled my sermon “Nutin’ but Gospel”. But nobody asked me the title…that was just for me. It was just a straight up message about what Jesus has done for us…the greatest story ever, the story of salvation from beginning to end. And I had a blast. Wondering why I don’t just do this more often.
Really missing Leslie and the kids right now. Got to talk to them on the phone today a few minutes and they sound great. Supermom (Leslie) is doing good but sounds tired…pray for her please.
Check out the Cornerstone Missions Blog for more interesting stories. You can also see pictures that Andi has loaded up. Once at the blog, just scroll down to the photo gallery on the left…Uganda June 2008. She is documenting some of the interesting stories we are learning.
Scott Fillmer
16. Jun, 2008