March 7, 2010
Church Today Rocked We’ve been visiting some different churches here in Uganda. Today was the local indigenous charismatic church in Jinja. Unfortunately Dione stayed home with Eden who wasn’t feeling well, so it was Troy, Taylor and Caleb who attended. We went with Bobby Garner and also a local Roy who attends that church. Their worship was definitely free and full of expression for their devotion to the Lord. Their poverty and life’s difficulties only seemed to allow them to more freely give all of themselves to God. Yes, they have a dance troop with some serious skills. I’ll try to get some video uploaded as well. They also know how to give joyfully. People gave testimony to what God is doing in their life. One girl even came up to share and just sang a song. It started slow and ended up rockin’ the place. They also took an offering a few times for specific purposes and it seemed people were quick to get out of their seats and give joyfully. Check this out. Even at this super poor church, picture a “hot box” of corrugated metal roof and sides with a dirt floor, their members have donation envelopes where they have committed to give weekly for the year. I’ve never seen that before in Southern California where it seems talking about personal finances is somewhat taboo. Anyway, it was amazing and I’m glad to share a little bit about it with you. Oh yeah, during the introduction of visitors the pastor mentioned that the “guests” (aka: us) were going to be giving the main message for the day. Thanks Bobby for stepping up and giving an hour long impromptu message! Have a great rest of your Sunday! -Troy

Church Today Rocked

We’ve been visiting some different churches here in Uganda. Today was the local indigenous charismatic church in Jinja. Unfortunately Dione stayed home with Eden who wasn’t feeling well, so it was Troy, Taylor and Caleb who attended. We went with Bobby Garner and also a local Roy who attends that church.

Their worship was definitely free and full of expression for their devotion to the Lord. Their poverty and life’s difficulties only seemed to allow them to more freely give all of themselves to God. Yes, they have a dance troop with some serious skills. I’ll try to get some video uploaded as well.

They also know how to give joyfully. People gave testimony to what God is doing in their life. One girl even came up to share and just sang a song. It started slow and ended up rockin’ the place. They also took an offering a few times for specific purposes and it seemed people were quick to get out of their seats and give joyfully. Check this out. Even at this super poor church, picture a “hot box” of corrugated metal roof and sides with a dirt floor, their members have donation envelopes where they have committed to give weekly for the year. I’ve never seen that before in Southern California where it seems talking about personal finances is somewhat taboo.

Anyway, it was amazing and I’m glad to share a little bit about it with you. Oh yeah, during the introduction of visitors the pastor mentioned that the “guests” (aka: us) were going to be giving the main message for the day. Thanks Bobby for stepping up and giving an hour long impromptu message!

Have a great rest of your Sunday!

-Troy