The Light of the World!

Today we went to Watoto Church Central in Kampala. It was amazing! It's a very westernized church, with a choir, praise band, big screens and words that roll across, and videos, outreach, everything. It was such an awesome experience. The sermon was on a part of Matthew that I started focusing on right before I came to Uganda.

Matthew 5:14-16 says:

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

It's so true! We are the light of this world! The sermon was about how Jesus said we are lights in a dark world. We guide people by the way we live. People are watching our moves, our words, where we spend our money, how we spend our money, our attitudes and mindsets. The pastor said this, "You may be the only bible that some others can read. How can you guide people when you are contributing to the darkness." You have no idea how a quick exchange at a restaurant, Target, Walmart, bank, anywhere can affect the way people view the gospel or Christianity.

Every day that I am here, I am more and more thankful for this time! It's really hard being so far away from home. I'm not just a drive away anymore; I am on another continent! But the Lord is great and worthy of all of my praise! My life has been so crazy, and it definitely wasn't a life kids dream about and boast on! But it was all for a purpose and a plan. To prepare me for this very moment. That's so awesome!

When I go home I will miss not being treated like an angel. If children are standing in their doorways and we are walking or driving by, they run inside and scream Mazungo! Mazungo! and they all run out to wave! It's like we are celebrities for Christ! :) I love to wave to all of them and smile. I don't know Lugandan at all, but one smile and their faces light up! It's so awesome! Jesus is greater than language barriers! I promise I'll add pictures tomorrow. I am exhausted!

Please pray for this week. It'll be my first and only full week of service, worship, playing with the kids and fellowship with everyone at Empower-A-Child. Pray that God would continue to work in this organization and in Uganda! These people are passionate for the living God! I am so thankful for their examples of worship. Pray for safe travels for my friends going home tomorrow and new friends coming tomorrow. And please begin praying for my return home- safe travels, that I wouldn't forget how the Lord made me feel here, how the Holy Spirit moved in my heart, and that it will move mountains back in the states! I LOVE YOU ALL!!