Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ.

Thank you all for your prayers. Andi and I have now had a very full month of work here in Uganda, so we recently took two days away to recharge and spend some quiet time with the Lord.

A Retreat at Sipi Falls

After a month of work, Andi and I took a two-day break and drove about an hour and a half into the mountains to Sipi Falls. The area is known for its three large waterfalls flowing from Mt Elgon, and the scenery is quite spectacular, with lush green hills, coffee plantations and crops of maize, onions, bananas and Irish potatoes thriving in the cooler climate.

For me, it was a wonderful retreat. I spent the quiet time praying, listening to the Lord and giving thanks for all things. I found myself simply looking at the flowers and trees and thinking about how beautifully they have been made by the hand of our God. It was a real opportunity to get back to the grass roots and appreciate the beauty of God's creation. I did very little other than pray and rest in the Lord, while Andi enjoyed getting out and doing some of the tourist activities.

A Meeting with Bishop Michael

The letter to the Anglican Bishop was rewritten and printed, and I took it to him personally. Before giving it to him, I laid my hands on the letter and prayed that all of God's will would be done and that anything that was not from Him would not stand.

We are going to make an appointment to see the Right Reverend Bishop Michael, as soon as we hear back from him about the letter.

Our Housing Situation

I have been praying long and hard about our situation here on the Kumi Hospital grounds. The house we are currently staying in is for international students, who are due to return in October. This means we will need to move out and find another four-bedroom house.

Please pray that we will find the right place for 600,000 Ugandan shillings or less.

The hospital is also operating with water rations. Our water supply comes from a lake approximately 2.5 kilometres away, and everyone is charged 30,000 UGX per month to cover the power required to pump the water from the lake. However, if someone is unable to pay this amount, there is a risk that the water supply could be cut off altogether.

As we consider running a home for children, we know that our water usage would be at least double that of an ordinary household. We are not comfortable with the thought of being governed in this way, so we are prayerfully reconsidering what the Lord wants us to do.

Proverbs 16:9 - In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.

Considering the Old Orphanage Site

Our thoughts are currently turning towards reconsidering a new build, still on the hospital grounds but at the site of the old orphanage. There is already a foundation there, and we have also found two water tanks in the ground. We will look into locating the borehole and having the water tested.

We are now in the process of obtaining a quote for a new build using the old orphanage foundations.

While we were on our retreat, I met the local Reverend, who has a builder in his congregation. The two of them are planning to come down to walk over the site with us and discuss the possible building and a perimeter fence.

2 Samuel 7:5 -
“Go and tell my servant David,
‘This is what the LORD says: Are you the
one to build me a house to dwell in? ...”

People Joining the Work

We have now employed two guards, one for the day and one for the night. They are doing a great job. They feed themselves and keep busy planting vegetables—and now they want chickens! I told them we are not settled yet. Whatever next!

We have also employed a young woman called Kevin, who is sewing for us. She is working on uniforms for staff, dresses for the girls, and shirts and shorts for the boys.

1 Chronicles 12:18 - Then the Spirit came on Amasai, chief of the Thirty, and he said:

“We are yours, David! We are with you, son of Jesse! Success, success to you, and success to those who help you, for your God will help you.”

So David received them and made them leaders of his raiding bands.

An Office in Kumi

We are looking at getting an office in the centre of Kumi township. Alternatively, we may find a house with an outside room that could be used as an office.

The office will have aprons and shopping bags made by our sewing lady, along with my books, coffee beans and other products to sell. The proceeds from these sales will go towards the orphanage.

This week, we have had at least two people a day coming for interviews for the many positions that are available. We want to take our time and find good people who are right for the work.

Calling People to Help

We have created a flyer calling people to come and help in God's work. We have attached the flyer for you to print and distribute at your church.

The Stolen Money and New Passport

I mentioned in the last newsletter that my passport and 7,000,000 Ugandan shillings were stolen. Praise the Lord someone was available to sign for my new passport that I have now received from New Zealand.

I still pray that the 7,000,000 shillings will be found and returned. When I told the Lord about this, I felt Him say that He would return it a hundred thousand times to me. So I have left it in His hands.

Boniface has been back to the police station to ask about the money. When I went previously, I was asked for a bribe to help find it, but I said no and left. Boniface has now asked about the money and passport again, but there has been no response.

Seeking the Right People

We will be writing to all the main churches here—the Baptist, P&G, Anglican and Catholic churches—asking them to help us find people who may be willing to come and help.

Those people will first be screened by the local clergy and then come here for an interview with Peter, Boniface, Andi and me.

After the interviews, we plan to give the shortlisted people two to three days' notice. We know that advertising on radio and in the papers could create a huge response, with many people wanting to apply for work. We will therefore work carefully through the list. It may take time, but we need good people.

More from Sipi Falls

Andi really enjoyed her time at Sipi Falls. There are three waterfalls, and the walk to them took her through the village and surrounding farmland. By the time she reached the third waterfall, she decided to take a shortcut! The 100-metre abseiling route offered a rather adventurous way down, followed by a boda boda motorbike ride back to the retreat.

She was very brave, and we came back with some great photos. We also had close-up encounters with chameleons. We saw them in many different colours depending on which plants they were sitting on. I learned that you can tell the difference between a male and female by the shape of the neck.

The temperature was considerably lower up the mountain. Down in Kumi, the temperature averages around 29°C, but up the mountain it felt much more like the weather we had left behind in New Zealand.

While we were there, we found a place selling coffee beans and bought a good supply.

Andi came back with a head cold and was treated by the doctor at the hospital. Thankfully, she has improved now.

Praise Points

• The opportunity to step away for two days, pray, rest and listen to the Lord

• My new New Zealand passport was received and without any issues, and someone was there to sign for it.

• The beauty of God's creation at Sipi Falls and the refreshment we received there.

• The people God is bringing alongside us to help with the work.

• The two guards and the sewing work that is already underway.

• The continued opportunities to find the right people and make plans for the future.

Prayer Requests

• That the right people will be found and that God will guide the screening and interview process.

• For finances to do God's will.

• For the right house for us to move into within the next month.

• For wisdom concerning the old orphanage site, the borehole, the proposed building and the perimeter fence.

• For unity within the hospital.

• For people who are willing to volunteer and help with the work.

• For the 7,000,000 Ugandan shillings that were stolen, that they will be found and returned.

Closing Prayer

Lord, thank You for all that You have already done and for every door You have opened. Please lead us clearly in every decision we make. Bring the right people, provide the finances we need, give us wisdom concerning our home and the work ahead, and help us to remain united in You. May everything we do bring glory to Your name.

Thank you all for standing with us in prayer. There is much more to come, and we are trusting the Lord for every step.

God bless you all,

Sandra

Book Sales

Sandra's books have arrived and could we please advertise them.

$100 for Set of three, or

“The Call to China” is $25,
“The Mission in China” is $40 and
“The Blessings from China” is $40

100% money goes to orphanage ministry.

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