Hello from Uganda! We weren't expecting to be here for another week or so, but Friday after the last post, due to a skirmish outside of town there was a precautionary evacuation of MAF families. There has been activity north of Bunia in the past couple weeks with the rebel army creating conflict there. The rumors were that the rebels were approaching Bunia and that is why we left. As it turns out it was not the rebel army, but rather a small militia having a skirmish with police forces while trying to steal cows on the other side of town. All that to say we are safe and are now with the MAF Uganda staff (a part of the European branch) here in Kampala.
All the families here have been so welcoming. We are staying with two moody grads, Simon and Pam Wonderly. Simon is from Switzerland and Pam from Scotland who met at Moody and have been here in Uganda for the past 7 years. Information on what actually happened is still pretty limited, so we are waiting to find out more info of what is going on before decisions are made to go back in. We were planning to be here a week from now for the maintenance on the airplane, so we may stay here until then. The two pilots are still in Bunia, with their families in Uganda with us. Here are some ways you can be praying:
Praise - everyone is safe and the evacuation flight went well even though it was at night and Lary hadn't flown at night in about 20 years (Caleb was more current than him!)
Praise that much is being learned through the process for future work in Eastern Congo.
Pray for stability in the Bunia area, the UN is pretty passive (due to only being able to defend, not attack) and police forces are bribed easily.
Pray for the decision making process as discussions are taking place about when it is safe to return
Pray for Lary and Dave Jacobson as they are staying in Bunia flying while their families are here in Kampala.
Pray for the people of Bunia, the rumors that came through created quite a panic scene with people remembering the past when the rebel army came through killing people in the streets with machetes. Pray for peace in their hearts and that they would seek God for their protection.
Pray ulitmately for God to do a work in the land that there would be peace with each other and most importantly peace with God through Christ.
"Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ"
-Romans 5:1
11 years ago
6 comments:
Hey, Caleb and Emily! Wow! Looks like you're getting a great introduction to missionary work! We'll be praying for you and the other missionaries there. Thanks for the great updates! We're starting equipping classes today. And it's definitely fall weather! We woke up to 21 degrees this morning. CHILLY! Looking forward to hearing more news.
Kimball Clan
Caleb and Em,
Wow, a lot has happened since Friday!! We're thankful you have such a wonderful community, and that you're able to share with us in such a way that we feel like we're there with you! Thank you for faithfully sharing with all of us, and we're pray for all of you, especially Lary and Dave. This is turning into quite the internship...you're getting to know what missionary life is like in a way few people get the opportunity to do. We love you,
Mom & Dad (Winter)
Hey y'all. (Katie said y'all yesterday - those 2 weeks in SC must be rubbing off). Thanks for the updates. Sounds like God is keeping you on your toes - such a great way to live. Keeps you depending on Him. Can't wait to hear the next thing God is doing out there with y'all.
Trey
Hi Caleb & Em,
What a scare you've had and especially a big scare for the native people. We continue to praise God for His hand of protection upon you and all the people there. You are being exposed to the difficult life of mission work and how faithful God is. As we look at the moon each night with the sun's reflection, we think of you reflecting God's love and grace on the people you meet. We love you and miss you lots. Praying for you continually, Mom & Dad Martin
Hi Caleb and Emily--
Thanks for the good blog post that reminds us again to be faithfully praying for you. God is certainly stretching you to trust Him all the more! Missed you at COHBC yesterday. Bob preached on "Wonders of the Cross: Redemption" and did a great job. We started a new round of equipping classes. We encouraged everyone to pray for you and follow your ministry on your blog.
Praying for you,
John Smith for Martha, Emily, John, David, Michael and the COHBC body
Caleb and Emily,
Miss you guys in small group. The cow thieves were checking out your car the other night. Home Depot is going out of business since Emily left. Sears is struggling. Love reading your blog. Keep up on those updates. We'll be praying for you and keep showing Christ to the world.
Randy & Cindy
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