Abiding In Jesus

              “ Blessed is the man who walks not in the way of the wicked....he delights in the law of the Lord and on that law he meditates day and night, he shall be like a tree planted by streams of water.” 

 “ For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”                                  Ephesians 2:10  

    Tomorrow is Ugandan Independence Day!  The country has been independent for about 58 years. Our family has had the privilege of living here for 7 years. We love that Jesus is letting us live in such a beautiful country. Uganda is home to many people and cultures. There are 44 different tribes in Uganda, each one has a slightly different dialect. Within Uganda there are many religions, including Christianity, Islam and many tribal beliefs. Please continue to pray for the nation!! We are thankful to have the privilege of serving Jesus here in this place. 

                                                                   Much Love, 

                                                                Elsie Jayne 

                                 

      “ ...And you are my witnesses,” declares the Lord. 

                                                              Isaiah 43:12b 

   Africa Gospel Church has recently had the opportunity to go on radio.  During this weird  time in the world, AGC has been able to be a witness in many different areas of Uganda including Masesa, Busia, Bugiri  and most recently Kampala. Praise Jesus!

 Pastor David and his wife Judith have been preaching on the radio in Massesa for about seven  months, Bishop Joseph and his wife Evelyn have been preaching in Busia [a town on the border of Kenya] for about the same amount of time. Also pastor Martin and his wife Rose have been preaching on-air in Bugiri district. 

 These pastors have been using quite a bit of Bible storytelling as they preach.  Bishop Joseph has taken his daughter Tessy to  the radio a few times. Tessy is a great  Bible storyteller! Now Evelyn and Tessy are preaching in Busia and Bishop is preaching in Kampala.

 Jesus has really broken through in this project. He has provided  financially, and in so many other ways.  Many people have met Jesus through these pastors being bright witnesses for Jesus!! This last week the pastors estimated that 105 people have given there lives to Jesus since the end of March! 

We are amazed at what Jesus can do through some everyday thing, like listening to the radio.  We are so thankful that ACG can witness to these people. Please pray for one, the pastors as they speak every Sunday, and two the people as they hear the Good News. Thank you!

                                                     Much Love, 

                                                 Elsie Jayne

Dad and our watchman Anthony listening to Bishop on-air.   Tessy,  Bishop's daughter, on the radio.

                              " A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing "

                             

                     “ Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.”                 Psalms 23:6a  

   

Last Thursday I finished reading all the way from Genesis through Job.  I think my favourite book was 1 Samuel. I learned SO much from all of it.  Some of  it was a little bit dry...like Leviticus. Other parts like 2 Kings were much more exciting, talk about a lot of assassinations!
It was interesting to imagine what it would really be like to be a 12 year old girl just walking in the desert for 40 years ( I would be 52 at the end!! ) To imagine walking into the promised land, and so much more.
I want to encourage you to keep reading your Bible. There are so many promises and stories that will help us stay strong and also give us advice about this crazy time.
                                        Much Love, Elsie Jayne

Keep reading His word!

 

    “ The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
                                      the Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace.”
                                                                     Numbers 6:24-26

     The Blessing has been playing on repeat constantly in our house. It is a great reminder that He does bless us, He does keep us and He gives us peace.

https://youtu.be/Zp6aygmvzM4

One of the blessing Jesus has given us is the chance to start language lessons. Our family is trying to learn Luganda. One of the 44 different languages in Uganda.
We are also praising Jesus that he is providing a chance for some of the AGC ( Africa Gospel Church) pastors to preach on the radio! Praise Jesus!
Also we have had bible study with some of our neighbours. Lucy and Mom have been the story tellers. They have both done great!
                                                 Much Love,
                                                   Elsie Jayne

Bible study in the front yard.

Bishop Joseph and his wife Evelyn on the radio.

We had to make a sound proof room were Pastor James could record his sermon... We did not even know how great dad’s fort  building skills where! We were missing out on a blessing!!!

   

   “ Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. So also the fish, as much as they wanted.”
                                                           John 6:11

Jesus can provide.
A little into a lot, nothing into something He can do it.

Recently one of the AGC pastors got the privilege of seeing Jesus provide “ loaves and fish” in a very cool way. The church had some money that they took to the local official in charge of the Covid-19 task force. They thought that the official would use that money to feed some people in the local area, instead he asked them if they would be willing to give the food to an island in Lake Victoria. On the island there had recently been a confirmed case if Covid-19, thus the whole island was in total quarantine. We thank Jesus that the church had the opportunity to share with those people who were suffering.

 Please continue to join me in praying that Jesus would keep providing  in miraculous ways, not just food but also comfort, peace, joy. He is The provider. He is The keeper. He is The bread of life.
Jesus can.

                                                           Much Love,
                                                                Elsie

               We got to go to Kampala and visit Aunt Lisa!( Lucy and Ellie really hit it off)
                                                    Blake and Jim- Bob cuddling!