Kate On: The People of Uganda
September 24, 2007
Kate Turner, a PA (physician’s assistant) recently returned from Restoration Gateway, and here is an excerpt from her journal on “The People of Uganda:”
What have I learned about and from the people?
I have learned that they are kind and warm. I have seen how they are flourishing in a loving, Jesus-filled environment. They are strong – to the point that I wonder if they ever allow themselves to grieve. Many of them have lost parents, children and siblings to the LRA, diseases or accidents. They have been forced to grow up quickly. I feel there are many deep wounds and pains that they have never fully felt or allowed Jesus to heal because life has forced them to be strong and move on. I wonder if the women know how beautiful they are. I wonder if the men know or realize that the higher calling/standard on their lives does not lead to a deprived life but rather an abundant one.
Poverty and pain are a part of everyday life and yet joy abounds. I believe restoration is coming because Jesus is here.
Kate On: Medicine and Uganda
September 24, 2007
Kate Turner, a PA (physician’s assistant) recently returned from Restoration Gateway, and here is an excerpt from her journal on her experience with
“Medicine and Uganda:”
If I wasn’t confident before, I am confident now – that our God truly is the Great Physician. When placed in the midst of extremely desperate situations I am forced to realize that I cannot heal anyone. We are taught in school that if we order this test, or prescribe this medication, or perform this procedure, a patient will be taken care of and frequently recover. So what happens when those tests, medications, and procedures are not available or affordable?
Uganda in the News - State of Emergency
September 22, 2007
Please be in prayer for Uganda right now - as they are experiencing severe flooding with more rain on the way. See story below:
Flood-hit Uganda declares emergency
2 days ago
KAMPALA (AFP) - Uganda declared a state of emergency Thursday across several northern and eastern regions worst-hit by rains and floods that have affected an estimated 1.5 million people across Africa since August.
Last week the Ugandan government said 18 people had died due to the flooding and some 400,000 people were in need of assistance after being driven from their homes by the fast-rising waters or losing their livelihoods.
The situation has since worsened with more rain, helping the floods destroy houses and bridges, force whole refugee camps to be evacuated and render millions more dollars worth of crops valueless.
“A declaration for a state of emergency has been made,” Tarsis Kabwegyere, Uganda’s minister for disaster preparedness and relief, told AFP.
Restoration Gateway Updates by Email!
September 12, 2007
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Restoration Gateway Visitors
September 10, 2007
- David Mann will be visiting the RG team mid-September.
- Melissa Troxel will travel to Uganda September 17th to serve and minister to the orphans for 3 weeks.
Solar Equipment
September 8, 2007
September 8-15, Brian and Martha Thomas travel to Uganda to set up the solar equipment for Restoration Gateway and to spend time with the team. Please be praying that the equipment arrives on time.
Uganda In The News
September 6, 2007
Parliament prayer breakfast leads to request for Bibles
Uganda (MNN) ? During a trip to Uganda and a visit with the Minister of Ethics and Integrity of Uganda, Dale Randolph CEO of World Bible Translation Center was offered a chance to attend the National Prayer Breakfast of Uganda.
He was also invited to speak at the Parliament Prayer Breakfast during his visit. Randolph reports, “I told them a little bit about our desire to give a Bible to every school teacher in Uganda, and they immediately got excited about it. Parliament began to ask, ‘Hey, could we have a copy of that Bible ourselves?’”
Five New Believers Baptized
September 2, 2007
On September 2, Restoration Gateway baptized 5 new believers.
Acts 2:46-47, “They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
