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It is 11 PM on Wednesday night here. I began the day by teaching the first session. Since then we have sat and talked with so many wonderful couples. Debbie and I sat on a panel of 4 couples and took written questions from the attendees. I have to say that Debbie has shone throughout the conference, and connected with so many of the ladies. They were so appreciative of her words and her heart. We had a couple of tea breaks, had lunch and took some of the beautiful afternoon to pack up for our departure tomorrow. At 6 PM (that means 7 PM “Uganda time”) there was a delicious bbq, of pork, chicken, and goat! We all ate outdoors, after which we went inside for the evening session, which I also taught. I felt great about all of my sessions, and the responses have been very good.

A couple of the folks we met:
A pastor from Nigeria, whose wife was killed in the 1998 bombing of the US Embassy in Nairobi. She was in a bus in front of the building. A couple of years later he lost his son to a rare disease. He and his second wife are wonderful.

One of the chief leaders and organizers of the conference, Doctor Juventine, who is not only a pastor but directs a hospital. He and his wife are greatly loved and respected and we enjoyed our time with them.

There are too many others to name. This has been a truly unforgettable experience for us as a couple. We would love to return.

Tomorrow morning we leave at 7 AM for the drive to Murchison Falls National Park for 2 nights. Everybody tells us that it is extraordinarily beautiful, and that we are sure to see lots of wildlife, including hippos, lions, elephants, giraffes, and more. We’ll be staying at a lodge, and will have several safari drives.

Sorry for the lack of posts, but the wifi has ben sketchy at best.

I have included a photo from this morning.

Thanks for the prayers. Keep them coming!

David

It is now Wednesday morning, the third day of the Pastor’s and Wives conference. It is still pretty dark outside and I am hearing some loud, unusual bird calls from the nearby forest. We are in such a beautiful spot, about 3-4,000 feet in elevation, so not too hot, very comfortable.

I have taught a few sessions already and will teach at the first session this morning. Yesterday Debbie sat on a panel of women while the women had a session to themselves, and I sat on a panel for the men’s meeting. We have met so many interesting people. I wouldn’t know where to begin in describing some of their stories, as there are many and they are quite interesting. So many dynamic, intelligent people who are leading churches all over East Africa.

I haven’t taken very many photos, but I will today so that you can see some of what we’re experiencing.

We’re in good health and enjoying life here. I thank you for the prayers. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.

Blessings,

David

It is now Tuesday evening. Yesterday the conference began in the afternoon. There are somewhere between 40-50 couples in attendance. We are meeting and talking with so many pasrors and wives! They have come here from all over Uganda, as well as Nigeria, Burundi, and more.

I only have a few minutes, and wifi access is only available in the hotel lobby, so this is just a quick update. I hope to write more and include a photo or 2 in a few hours.

We are feeling good and enjoying this experience immensely! It truly is beautiful here, with the mild temperatures and the cool breezes off of Lake Victoria throughout the night.

Thanks for the prayers.

David