Banange (My Word)

Banange is about the only word I have really learned in Luganda which is the most common language in Kampala. It means "my goodness" or "my word." I'm working on learning some other things in Luganda but it has been slow going so far. I don't get much exposure to it around the house because the kids all speak Luo because they are from other parts of Uganda. The most exposure I get is during Friday School, but banange, I have not even told you about that, have I? Again, I apologize that there has been little posted on here. It seems that the internet is finally stable enough to allow for more posting.

-Blessing and Cursing-
I think one of the problems (believe it or not) was my post that cursed the internet. The other night I was reminded that I 'cursed' the internet and instead I decided to verbally bless the internet. Since then I have had very few problems with the internet. I thought it was interesting because there has also been a lot of name calling among the kids, and Eric had to talk to them about the importance of their words.

-In other news-
The medical team is gone, and just before the last team member left I completed a short video about their time in Namuwongo (the slums of Kampala). I am hoping to put it up on here sometime soon which is easier said than done. Their time here was very productive, but it also consumed all of my time. However, it was a really blessing to be able to give of myself in that particular way. I helped in the various parts of the clinic as well as doing a lot of filming for the video. The best part was praying for people after they had gone through the clinic. The thanks and blessings that we received from people was abundant. We even were asked by Muslims to pray for them. There were several people who asked Jesus to become Lord of their lives for the first time and many other's who recommitted their lives to Him.

School is now in full swing, but we had a few bumps on the road. A detention punishment has been enacted, and the boys in my room have to do push-up if they are late or misbehave. By the looks of it they are either going to become very fit or very obedient by the end of this year. It seems to be working, and there has been a lot less burping in the class room.

I have been taking a lot of videos and I hope to to put some of them together soon.

That is all I can think of for the moment, but I will post again soon. If you know of anyone (especially at BECF) who would like to read my updates please send the link of this blog to them.

Things to pray for:
-Patience for myself and Lilian (the other teacher)-
There have been a lot of issues that keep piling up in the behaviors of some of the kids, and it is hard to turn those habits around.
-Provision-
My sister has gotten engaged and really wants me home for the wedding in September. The ticket is around $1,500 so that is something that I am trusting God will supply by some means.

Thanks for reading. Sorry if there are mistakes I really wanted to get this up asap.

Oops (again)

So it has been brought to my attention that I made another, rather large, mistake in this blog and in my letter.
I gave the wrong P.O.Box number for Lifechangers.
So, here is the corrected address:

Lifechangers 

PO Box 3709 Cookeville, TN 38502

Office phone: 931-520-3730 

(3709 not 3909)

I have also been working on some videos lately more that writing and will get those up as soon as the Internet permits.