Monday, July 02, 2007

Celebrating the 4th of July in Uganda!


We've had two 4th of July parties already in Uganda and it's not even the 4th yet! We had a great time on Saturday getting together with a bunch of American missionaries at one of their houses, eating hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, pork and beans and even a yummy confetti cake to celebrate the 4th of July. We were able to hear from each of them what they've been doing here and their heart for this nation and also share about our time here. We met a younger couple who just moved here a month a ago from Michigan who will be teaching a discipleship curriculum to young adult leaders who will take the curriculum to the high schools. It was refreshing to have some fellowship with some like minded/hearted people that all come from the same place, speak the same language and most importantly are working for the cause of Christ.

Yesterday's party was put on by the American Embassy for all Americans living or staying in Uganda. There were probably over 100-250 people there from all walks of life; Non profit organizations, missionaries, government workers, families, young adults, etc. Brent even got to meet with and shake the ambassadors hand!

Right now we're trying to get our work permit to be legal for at least a year and we'll be starting that process tomorrow, so please pray for us that we have favor with the immigration officials here. Thanks for checking in!


2 comments:

Chris Earwicker said...

Hey, great picture, Brent! You look so....patriotic? Thanks for the update - it's wonderful to hear the details of your life in Uganda. I bet all that American food tasted pretty good - especially for the little mommy, Virginia! Love you guys - Mom

John, Christina, Hannah, Aspen, Brooke, and Taylor said...

We thing we should blow this photo up to bigger than lifesize and hang it on the front of The NXT float in the parade our church is hosting... Hmmmmmmmmmm... not a bad idea! We'll mention it at the all staff meeting tonight!

The Daurers