First week completed. First stop see how office space proceeding, yes we are in a form of Boutique?? The shop is owned by Elizabeth our missions co-ordinator/ PA. It is not unusual to have 2 or 3 different services in one shop and as she was advertising space, took it, so she is able to manage the ministry as well as attend to her business. Visited bank to set up account, very profitable have been offered free banking for life of account. Much paperwork to complete and more documents to get from UK. This evening meeting with team discussing coming conference, now down to fasting and praying. I was mightily blessed after the meeting which we held in a coffee house come restaurant, went to pay
As we go through this year, God has been saying 'Establish' and He is very prominent in the way of leading. I have been trying to achieve things from the UK. When God said very clearly' it is your responsibility do not put it on others'. We have a tendency to let others do and not be responsible for what He is saying. Today I set out with 5 items to achieve, even when you think there may be opposition God pens the doors. 1. Find a meeting place to discuss conference with team, only 6 persons, not easy here. Go to a restaurant/coffee shop you can be charged for a meeting. Consideration has to be taken for travel. Forget jams in the UK, you have not seen anything until you try an African town.
Today visited Pastor Brutus of Grace Church, Matuga about 8k outside Kampala. I left Kampala having suffered a power cut the evening before, so most of the electronics including battery back up very low. Pictures very limited. This is a young church just over 2 yrs I had the privilege to be present at its inauguration. The Church is in a very poor area of the district and the pastor tries to ensure his congregation has a meal after the service, he then knows the families has had at least one meal in the week. It is hard for him but he is pushing through and making a difference in those peoples lives. It is quite a journey from his home to get to the church using the taxi bus service and carr
I do not think a lot more can be said about hotel Fawlty Towers than what has been expressed already. It continues as described. I have been asked what Fawlty Towers is? all I can say is go on Youtube or Facebook type in Fawlty Towers (spelling is correct) and enjoy the series. The day has been reasonably restful. Alina left for Mable sometime after 10am much Richer, thank you to everyone that donated and those that have committed on a long term basis, it gives Alina some stability knowing that funding is there. Please pray for her as she submits her application for a work permit under the banner of Gospellife International. As Alina left we had a power cut came back on at 21.45. no charging
What can be said, the management of Fawlty Towers Kampala do not want me to leave. It's the £££ sign that attracts. Promise of a wardrobe and the wall fan being replaced. So we have it. Photos at the end. Alina arrived from Mbale to pick up some goods I had taken over plus finances that has been donated, stopping over night, (yes here at faulty towers) then off back to Mbale by coach in the morning. (Will be good when we can get a vehicle for her) the day spent in planning for next week and the Pastoral conference 6-8 the May, more ministers and Pastors booking in. Oh yes hanging on at Faulty Towers, been a price drop. The real reason there is a great restaurant across the way that serves gr
I am wanting to call my post today Fawlty Towers. The reason being the motel is making the news. This morning found the emersion heater had been turned off and when the temperature is creeping into the 28-30c cold water feels exceptionally cold. Breakfast was just an omelette no bread or fruit but with African tea! On leaving the hotel, expecting a wardrobe on return, returned to find the room stripped of everything plus fan and TV (not that I use TV). During the day the hotel receptionists made a point to find me in town, to tell me she was looking for a job before the bank came and foreclose. Yes the owners have been asset stripping. Oh the wardrobe, sorry to say NO, even had to supply my
Arrived at the Hotel in Uganda after being up for 21 hrs. Life has its surprises and frustrations. This is now Tuesday 00.30 entering the room find no wardrobe or cupboards, no table and single sheets trying to cover a king size bed. hi had some sleep with thunder that sounded like being in the room. I woke up to find the lady who prepares breakfast away burying her father. No cook. Promises of new wardrobe, Hotel under a refit!!!!!?????? Not a wardrobe in sight. Day in town, bank, sorting Ugandan sim card that stopped for no reason (long queue in hot sweaty room) back at hotel Wardrobe coming tomorrow 🤔 (trying to assertion which tomorrow? So bed and see the excitement for Thursday. Yes h
