Josh and Breanna passing out cookies

Watch Josh as he's quick to know who got the cookies as he looks for those who have not yet received any. He seems to know what he's doing. For complete details follow this blog onto the next one.

Village Ministry

We just got back from the village doing some ministry in a place called Kassese. Both Lorraine and I spoke in their conference and then I spoke in the evenings at the crusade that they held. We brought the kids and they ministered to the children by bringing them cookies, toys and clothes. Our children had baked cakes (well....Lorraine baked cakes) and they sold them at our church and then they took the proceeds brought cookies to take to the village.

It was really a great trip (except for the bought with food poisoning, see the blog below) that had some real impact. Upon our arrival in one of the sessions a young evangelist spoke before me. His gospel was corrupted by the “spirit of the age” in this nation (something like the prosperity gospel they have in States) claiming that if people would simply praise God they would receive cars and visas to foreign countries. The chairs were set around the place in way that contradicted the James 2. Pastors sat on cushioned couches while the poor sat on hard benches in the back. I was grieved. I prayed and ask the Lord for His grace so I could “set in order” the discrepancies. When I stood up the anointing was present, God was gracious and I was able to communicate what I felt was God’s heart. The word was strong and it came with power and conviction. I moved some of the poor people from their seats and had them trade with me and family and let them sit on the couches while we sat on the wooden benches. In the end the Pastors and the leaders got the message. The end result was joy. People were glad - as one Pastor put it “it was good to hear the real gospel”. Later Lorraine spoke on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the impact was also equally impacting upon their hearts. We humbly thank God for all he did.

Sick as a Dog

Thanks for our prayers - our family has recovered from the whopping cough. Please keep us constant prayer in this area of divine protection from sickness. Last week we traveled to the village for some ministry and I got a serious dose of food poisoning. I have had this many times - it usually passes in about 12 hrs but this time it went on strong for over 24 hrs - it was horrendous - by far one the worst times of sickness in my life, not sure what I ate - but whatever it was - it was serious. On top of being sick I had to drive back to Kampala . Lorraine and the kids were with me, but being as sick as I was I would have got even sicker (nauseated) had I not driven. The amazing thing was that I just went by faith and drove and I got a lot better as I drove and then after a 5 hour drive - almost the moment I got home "Bam" it hit me again. Four days later and I am still weak. So we covet you prayers in this area!