UPDATE: Even though the team is scheduled to arrive in Memphis at 4:50pm, they will have to go through USA Customs, so please add about an hour onto the arrival time for the the time they will exit the terminal to baggage claim. So arrival at 4:50 and then probably closer to 5:30 or 6:00 before they are done with customs and have baggage.

FLIP FLOP UPDATE: We FINALLY have received the zebra flip flops. You can come by Sarah's office and pick yours up anytime.

new flight update

It has been an interesting Journey home. Our flight was significantly delayed out of Entebbe, Uganda causing us to miss our connecting flights from Amsterdam and Detroit. The good news is that we are on a direct flight now to Memphis from Amsterdam as noted below. Everyone was a little frustrated initially but have adjusted and are fine. Team is doing well. Hope all of you are sleeping well as we right this update. We look forward to being with our families shortly.

NEW: Flight Status results for:

FLIGHT: 057 STATUS: On Schedule
Departs: Amsterdam-Schiphol, Netherlands (AMS)
June 8 - 2:10PM Scheduled

Arrives: Memphis-Int'l, TN (MEM)
June 8 Scheduled - 4:50PM Actual

arrival

we are about to leave Uganda. As it stands right now we are landing in Memphis on Flight 285 @ 5:30 (about 4 hours delayed from original time). Will add more later if we can. See ya soon

Wednesday- June 3, 2009

Today, our team had several ministry opportunities. Part of our team went with Hal to a house church during the morning. Justin Lance preached on Jesus Christ being the living water who satisfies our thirst. Another group went to the "palace" where KIU students who are involved in UFC hang out near the university. Dave spoke from the book of Galatians to a lunch time gathering of students. Later in the afternoon, our entire team went to Everlight College where we were welcomed by a group of students and teachers who gave up their holiday to worship with us. We were warmly welcomed at this school by everyone. Some of our team, including Dave and Alex Butler, led worship through music with the song "Our God Saves". Chris Stevens and Joey Pomeroy gave their testimonies and Dave spoke about the importance of exercising spiritually. Finally we ended the day at a local teacher's college. Alex Butler and T.J. Tolosa gave their testimonies and Jimmy Johnston spoke to future teachers and others on using their area of influence to be salt and light for Jesus Christ. Although it was a quite busy day, it was a great day to participate in so many ministry opportunities that God has provided to our team. Keep praying!!!

Tuesday

Today was another intense day of ministry. We began the day doing evangelism at the dorms of KIU, then lunch is at Mama Mombasa (authentic kenyan/ugandan food). The afternoon we went to New Castle High School (Clay preached, Jordan and Carrie shared testimonies). After dinner half the group went to KIU for leadership training by Hal Stewart and the other group went to Kibuli House Church where Justin preached and Jared and Christina shared testimonies. Here are some Highlights:
- At least 8 people trusted Christ at KIU, many were encouraged in their faith.
- We have had alot of bonding with KIU students which has resulted in some great discipleship and mutual encouragement.
- Almost everyone has had a chance to explain the gospel using the Two Ways to Live Tract, and everyone has shared there testimonies.
- Jordan had an opportunity to share her testimony and explain the gospel.
- One young man turned from Islam to Jesus.
- The leaders training was really fruitful. The students we are working with are the top 10% of the students of the nation and will be the future leaders.

Monday- June 1

Today has been very busy but very rewarding. Today was our first day of evangelism in the Hostels (College Dorms). We got in groups of 3 Muzungu's (white people) and one Student from the Kampala International University then hit the dorms sharing Jesus. Here are some of the highlights:
-We (Hal, Daylon, Jared) met a Sudanese believer fluent in Arabic, whose pastor in Sudan has been persecuted including his brother being martyred. He had not been walking with God since coming to school in Uganda. He recommitted to Christ and plans to be a witness on campus.
-Our Group (David, Jack, & Carrie) visited with a girl from Northern Uganda. Her father was the "Lord's Liberation Army" (a rebel army group). She had turned to Jesus about 4 years ago and we were able to encourage her and help her solidify her salvation experience. We also visited with a guy from a Muslim family who had been talking with a Christian girl was becoming open to the gospel. After understanding who Jesus was and why he came to satisfy God's justice for forgiving sinners by paying there debt, is on the verge of following Jesus.
- Many people very close to making decisions, several clarified their salvation, some basic discipleship and were encouraged or challenged in their faith.

We also split the team and went to a house church and men's and women's Bible study at KIU. Hal was the preacher for the house church and Aubrey and Allison shared their testimony and Alex lead the worship. There was 43 people excited about reaching a community for Christ through house churches.
Many of the students from KIU keep talking about the relationship series we taught on Song of Solomon last year and asked for us to teach on relationship again, Dave spoke on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. We had a great time with the disccusing and challenging them on the subject.

Sunday

Sunday - May 31, 2009
We had a great Sunday in Kampala. Our group split into two teams and led several worship services this morning. One group started out at UFC on the campus of Kampala International University at 7 A.M. The service at UFC was an hour early because of the final day of exams. At UFC, Dave preached from 2nd Timothy and two of our other team members, Lindsay Moses and Justin Lance, shared their testimonies. It was a great time of worshiping God with students from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, and Congo. From there, our group traveled to a house church at Kibuli. There was very special time of worship led by some of the members of the church. Our group led the members of the Kibuli church in the song "Our God Saves". Jack Weathers and Laura Beth Scipper gave testimonies and Jimmy Johnston preached. The other half of our team went to a house church at Kawuku. Hal Stewart preached and testimonies were shared by Daylon Williamson and Paige Weathers. Alex Butler and TJ Tolosa led worship at Kawuku. In the afternoon our team met with some of the UFC students for a time of fellowship and discipleship. It was a great time of mingling and we also played games (Simon Says). We split in groups of two and shared about the impact of prayer on our lives. We ended the night at Cafe Roma eating some African pizza. Tomorrow we will be working with UFC students doing evangelism as well as leading some more times of discipleship. Although it is still early, we have had a great time in Uganda. Continue to pray for us as we expect to see God do some incredible things.

saturday

Saturday- May 30, 2009
Today we had an orientation with 4 of the missionary families. It was great hearing of all that God is doing and being prepared for cultural challenges and norms. Then we went to a local mall and exchanged money and bought some necessities. At night we had the privileged of worshiping with the United Faith Chapel, a church on the campus of the Kampala International University. There were about 300 worshiping with us, David preached on Psalms 4, and we had fruitful time of ministry around the Word of God.

Team Day 2 Day Field Itinerary

Here's what the team will be doing each day, so you can pray specifically!

Friday, May 29
Arrive Entebbe Airport at 8:15 PM
Transfer to Emmaus Guest House

Saturday, May 30
10:00 AM: Orientation at Emmaus
12-2:00 PM: Shopping, changing money, lunch at Garden City Mall
7-9:00 PM: Saturday evening service at KIU (Kampala International University)

Sunday, May 31
7-9:00 AM: Service at KIU
11:00 AM: Service at Kawuku (Pastor Dickens) and at Kibuli (Pastor Vincent)
1:00 PM: Lunch
4-6:00 PM: Discipleship at Palace (KIU)
Supper at Café Roma

Monday, June 1
9-11:30 AM: Door to door evangelism with KIU
Lunch at KIU (Mama Mombasa restaurant)
Split team and half will go to Mbuya house church (4:30-6:00 PM) and others to Kibuli house church (8-10)
5-6:00 PM: Men and women’s discipleship at KIU
Garden City food court

Tuesday, June 2
9-11:30 AM: Door to door evangelism with KIU
Lunch at Rancher’s in Garden City Mall
2-4:00 PM Everlight College
7-8:00 PM: KIU Discipleship

Wednesday, June 3
10:11AM-12:00PM: Kisugu house church with Pastor Vincent
Lunch: quick one at Mama Mombasa
1-2:00 PM: Lunch hour service at KIU
2-4:00 PM: Nsambya Secondary School
Supper at Krua Thai restaurant

Thursday, June 4
9-11:30 PM: Door to door evangelism with KIU
Lunch
2-5:00 PM: Local crafts
Supper at Fang Fang’s Chinese Restaurant

Friday, June 5
Queen Elizabeth Game Park

Saturday, June 6
Queen Elizabeth Game Park

Sunday, June 7
Transport from Queen Elizabeth back to Kampala
10:20 PM: Depart from Entebbe Airport

Uganda Team Members

Please pray for our 2009 Uganda Mission Team

Daylon Williamson
Lindsay Moses
T. J. Tolosa
Clay DeBolt
Carrie Morrison
Allyson Corley
Jared Frenn
Christina Stevens
Alex Butler
Rachel Clay
Chris Stevens
Justin Lance
Paige Weathers
Jack Weathers
David Anglin
Hal Stewart
Jordan Stewart
Joey Pomeroy
Aubrey Chapman
Laura Beth Scipper
Jimmy Johnston

Uganda Mission Trip 09 [5/28 - 6/8]

Please pray for our team of 21 as we prepare to leave next week. Prayer needs: Financial Support, unity, spiritual readiness, Logistics.