I have never seen so much dancing and shaking in praise to God. Who knew that "shaking what your momma gave you" could be an offering of worship to God. Things are different in Uganda. Coming here has done something to change my paradigm about praise.
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| Shaking it with the island boys |
Today was a full day. The morning was a free time. Some people went on a casual walk, but mostly we mingled around the house, until we had a late brunch. At noon, we went into town, to "the island." "The island" in a zone of grass in between two roads, where a group of younger men loiter and socialize with each other. These men are known as the "island boys." They have bad reputations and bad habits, but the Lord is doing a good work in their lives. Paul has been ministering to them through friendship and love. These men are receiving a taste of God's love through their friend, Papa Paul.
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| Karla with Sera |
Earlier this week, we visited the island boys with Paul. It was a great experience, even though we were still feeling quite a bit of culture shock. The men were kind and welcoming. One man named "Dove Man," even did a bit of a song for us. Of course, Karla promised them that we would return and sing them a song. Today, we followed through on our promise. We visited the "island boys" to fellowship and sing. Expect this time, we brought the Dove Voice band with us. The Dove Band did most of the singing, and all the muzungus just smiled and danced. We shook and danced before the Lord with our new friends.
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| Some of Sera's children |
After the "island boys," we visited our friend Sera at her home. Sera has an amazing testimony, and she is working with great devotion to love children. She is currently housing 24 children who need love and care. We were blessed to meet her huge family and spend a short time with them. I encourage you to hear more about Sera's story at serascaringplace.org. You will not regret getting to know this amazing woman of God.
To close the day, we had a moving time of worship and prayer with the Dove Voice Band. We had some very intimate and intense moments as we gave our praises and petitions to our heavenly Father. It was a great blessing to have the passion and authenticity of the Dove Voice Band with us again. Josh said it best when he told them that they are good singers, but their greatest strength is their love and faith in Jesus. He said that this world has many good singers but not many good Christians. Josh was right, and tonight we were blessed to share the evening with several good Christians. Christians who are not afraid to shake themselves in praise for their savior Jesus. Praise God!
In Christ,
Mark Tatham
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