Back in the USA

Nathan just called from Seattle.  They arrived back without problems.  Hopefully, the next update here will be directly from Nathan.

Thanks for your prayers for him & the team & please keep praying that the Word that was given forth will continue to draw people to Jesus.

Travel Home

Nathan will leave Entebbe at 10:55 p.m. (11:55 a.m. PST) today on KLM flight # 562 to Amsterdam. Arrive Amsterdam Jan 21st at  5:35 a.m. (8:35 p.m. PST).  Leave for Seattle 11 a.m. KLM  #6233/NW Airlines 0233 & is scheduled to arrive in Seattle at 12:20 p.m. Thursday.  At this point he's not sure when he'll drive home from Seattle.  Depends on the amount of sleep deprivation/jet lag.

 

Thanks for your prayers for his safe return.

Tuesday Update

Today I received the following text from Kathy Madson:

 

We love Nathan!  Can we keep him?  He has been nothing but wonderful!

 

They ate at an American restaurant & had a nice day out.  They also went to the source of the Nile River and took a boat ride on the Nile.  Some of them were headed to the beach & they are all looking forward to coming home.

 

Thank you for your prayers & support!

Monday Update

Kathy writes:

Church went great for everyone on Sunday. Today we went shopping in Kampala, out to lunch, then to the Uganda Martyr's Memorial. In 1886 the King burned a group of Christian Boys. The highlight of our day was visiting the African Hearts Ministry. It was a home for teen-aged street boys. They sang and played instruments for us! We would have loved to stay all day with them. Such neat boys who have had really sad childhoods. But God has led them there and they have come to Christ and have been given hope!

We are wrapping things up then head home in a couple of days. It has been a great trip. Thank you everyone for praying. Good night and God bless you!

Sunday Update

After hearing nothing from Uganda for a few days, Nathan called this morning & said all is well.  For the next two days they're going to do some touristy things before heading for home.  Nathan said to thank you all for your prayers.  It's been an amazing experience for him.  We will let you know when we know more. 

In the meantime, here are a few more pictures (courtesy of Sean Kesler).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday Morning Update

Here's a note from Joel & Kathy Madson we just received.

Hi , another great day. People have said thank you, thank you, thank you for the teaching they are receiving. Overflowing crowds in every venue. So hungry to learn. Pray for stamina and health of team. We are very tired.

Funny thing: We met two GIs from another ministry saying they were exhausted from being with ten kids all day. Cody and Chris quietly said to each other, well try being with 160. And that is only half the kids. They had so many that they had to split them up.

We have had to be extremely flexible. Schedule changes constantly. God is doing a great work. Joel and I speak to the pastors and wives today on ministry partnership. We also have a renewal of vows right after we speak. Theresa is speaking on the sanctity of life. Last night four of us went back from 8 to 10PM for a Q & A time from earlier session. The pastors want more and more. Pray for our stamina and continued good health.

I am reminded of Eph. 3:20-21 -- God is able to do more than we ask! Praise the name of Jesus!

Blessings to you all!

Pictures!

Here are a few pictures from Uganda.

Thanks to Sean Kesler for the pictures!