Uganda

I am so excited about the upcoming trip to Uganda! A team of 4 will be leaving for Pensacola, FL on the 8th of July and then we start our journey to the far off land of Africa on the 9th! It's hard to believe that it is only 12 days away. I didn't think I was going to be able to go back this year, but God had other plans. I usually plan a mission trip a year in advance and send out support letters to let people know what I am doing and to ask for prayer. Well, that didn't happen due to moving to a new state, new job, and moved again to a new home. Things just got so busy I figured that was God saying I am to stay home front this year. I was of course upset that I wasn't going to be able to go because I miss Africa so much. I have left my heart there. In April, an opportunity came up out of the blue to go back and then a small team formed! I was excited but at the same time wondering how I was going to raise $2,000 for a plane ticket in 3 weeks and another $800 before I leave! Finding that much money in such a short amount of time when I am used to collecting 10 months in advance was crazy! People didn't even know I was going. I mentioned it on facebook a few times but that not a letter. That's where I believe God said "trust me". It wasn't easy. The plane ticket date came up and I still needed that $2,000! Through lots of tears and prayers the money was provided! God is good. He wants me to go but it is not going to be easy. He is making each of us come to Him and rely on Him for everything! NOTHING will be easy. Plane tickets are bought and the packing begins! We are each taking 3 - 50lb bags full of items for the Sonrise Baby/Children's Home, Children's Choir, Village Children, and Sonrise Church. I look forward to going back. Pray for the people we come in contact with through hut to hut evangelism, the village schools, orphanages, islands, building huts, and the markets. No matter where we meet them, pray that we show Gods love to them and that they may come to know Him. Pray for the team as we prepare to go. Pray for us as we are gone. Trip dates are July 8-26th. Keep watching the blog while I am gone! I will post every few days to keep you up to date on everything that is happening! Love you ! Phil 4:13