Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Back in Dallas!
We know that our time in Sudan was very short and yet as a group we sat down on Saturday night in Entebbe, Uganda to share about our time together and all were so encouraged to know that the gospel was proclaimed to many kids in Sudan and that these kids are loved by the mothers (widows who take care of the orphans), leaders, teachers, and their pastor at each orphanage. What an incredible privilege it was for us to proclaim the gospel and to tell of God's Holiness, Justice, Love, Mercy, and Victory.
Please continue to pray for the orphans in Sudan (and His Voice for Sudan), the ministry of EPC (an incredible, gospel-centered church in Yei), and our group that through our time and in the coming weeks the Spirit would continue to stir our hearts, minds, and affections for Jesus Christ and His purposes upon the earth.
Grace to you in Christ,
Drew
Friday, June 18, 2010
Last Day at the Orphanages
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Day Four: Lora and Morobo
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Day Two: Morobo
Yesterday both teams headed out for day two of teaching, we taught the kids “God is Just” through the story of Noah as well as the ten commandments. I am on the Morobo team, so yesterday we separated the kids into three groups. Our first group had the P5-P7 kids, the second had P3-P4 kids, and the last group was P1 & P2. Like the Lora team, we had acted out the story of Adam and Eve on the first day, so yesterday we tried something a bit different. We taught them how to make the sound of the rain and we asked them their favorite animal. When asked their favorite animal, we definitely got some different responses, some said “chicken”, some said “goat”, and one even said, “bush rat!” Apparently a bush rat is about the size of a small chihuahua, they are hunted with a bow and arrow, and “taste delicious.” I think we all will just take their word for it!
The kids really enjoyed making the sound of the rain and they laughed and giggled making their animal sounds. I think the thing that has struck us most with the kids is their absolute joy. We noticed this first in Morobo when we got to play with the kids on Saturday. But even now, in our lessons, we can see their joy. They sang, “We are happy today in the house of the Lord.” It’s been an encouraging and convicting lesson for us as a team to be reminded that our joy doesn’t come from our circumstances, but Christ alone.
Philippians 4:10-13 "I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
Thanks for your prayers and for keeping up with us!
In Christ,
Hannah Elmore and Stephanie Mabe
Monday, June 14, 2010
First Day at Lora
Saturday, June 12, 2010
3 days in Sudan
We arrived Thursday around noon, and the plane ride here was great. We enjoyed some rest that day. Friday the whole team went to Lura Orphanage to play with the kids and introduce ourselves. Kim G, Kalin, Chelsea, Kristen, Ross, and Justin will be there next week. Then today, we went to Morobo orphanage to play and get to know the kids there. Amy, Stephanie, Hannah, Kim D, and Drew will be there next week.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
A Day in Uganda


