AFLC World Missions: Uganda Jesus Video Update

We are already one week into the Jesus video campaign...

It has been shown at 10 different locations in several different villages, each ranging in attendance from 150 to 600. We praise God for bringing so many to hear the Gospel message and are continuing to pray for soft and repentant hearts.

We really don't know how many have come to salvation after seeing the film because we have not had any kind of altar call, but have rather chosen to have the local pastors close the showing in prayer and to dismiss everyone to their homes. The individuals that have come to our team expressing interest in coming to the Lord or receiving help have generally been turned over to the local pastors and leaders. There's so much attention on us being white and rich already that we just don't want that to cause any kind of distraction or motivation in these important heart decisions. We feel that the local leaders can do a better job with communicating to them in their heart language, as well as arranging follow-up. We are so proud of the ELCU pastors as they have done so much work in organizing and advertising for each showing and have displayed such a wonderful passion for souls.

A few miracles to report...

The Jesus Film in the local languages (Luganda & Lusoga) arrived THE DAY BEFORE the team left the US.

No cancelled showings so far! (It is rainy season)

The team came with a replacement bulb for the projector. It was needed at just the second showing as the old bulb burned out at the beginning (not the middle) of the showing. They brought it along that night at the last minute, not thinking they'd need it.

A top-carrier was installed on the truck two days before the first showing in a single day. (You have to understand how long things take to get done here to appreciate this miracle!)

The 7 young people that have joined us from the US & Tanzania for this campaign have been GREAT! Such troopers. They've jumped right into life here, embracing the Ugandan culture & bravely attempting new things (even cow intestines!). Several have taken their turns being sick, but nothing too serious - the worst being a bacterial infection that is pretty miserable to endure. Please continue to pray for their health & energy. It's a pretty grueling schedule w/ showings every night. We do encourage them, however, to take turns staying back here at our place to rest up a bit & regain their strength.