As you might have guessed by now, I have made it back home safely to Uganda. We arrived back to our apartment with no power and still no refrigerator. Our refrigerator died about a month ago and is supposedly getting repaired. George has eaten an impressive 20+ boxes of macaroni and cheese during my time away. Pray that our refrigerator is fixed soon and that the costs will be covered under warranty.
I have hit the ground running. The ladies from the MAF Women’s Bible Study want to start our weekly Bible study as soon as possible. We will have our first study next week. Pray that the Lord will prepare our hearts as we study selected Women in the Bible. Pray that we would find practical application in our lives as we read the fascinating stories of ordinary women who become extraordinary in the hands of God.
“For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.” Rom 15:4
I am also busy making preparations to go on a mission trip from May 28th through June 6th to Pader District in Northern Uganda with Engineering Ministries International (eMi). I will be part of an engineering team that is going to design a master plan for a community center on a five acre plot of land owned by Uganda American Partnership Organization (UAPO). The center is intended to assist community members in rebuilding their lives as they move back to their land after being forced to live in camps for more than 12 years. The proposed master plan seeks to include an assembly hall, community kitchen, medical clinic, vocational training center, library/educational center, agricultural training grounds, and recreational facilities for children. You can learn more about UAPO at www.theuapo.org. For more specific details related to the project, select the Mukisa Community Village Project. You can also follow along on the project’s progress by choosing to view their blog updates at www.theuapo.org/blog. Pray for our safety as we travel by road eight hours or more to get to the site. Pray that we will be united in purpose, that Christ will be glorified in everything that we say and do, and that we will be able to accomplish all that is needed to complete the design of the proposed community center.
In Christ,
Luan
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Whirlwind Tour Comes To An End
The last leg of my journey actually took me through a tornado! Unknown to me and the other passengers on our commuter flight into Huntsville, AL airport, tornados were sprouting and touching down in the immediate and surrounding area. Pastor Don met me at the airport with a less than encouraging greeting saying, “I can’t believe you are here!” I didn’t know what he was referring too until he explained the weather situation. Even as we exited the terminal building, public tornado warnings were screaming at us. My time with my brothers and sister at Calvary Chapel Madison County (CCMC) was short but sweet.
For the past several years I have been invited to share a little about Uganda with the children at Ridgecrest Elementary School located in downtown Huntsville. Rather unexpectedly this year I was the keynote speaker for a school assembly of some 390 children along with faculty and parents. I shared with them a day in the life of a Ugandan which is largely agriculturally based. This fit in well with a wonderful play that the children enacted about farming and gardening of fruits and vegetables. During my short time with my CCMC family, I also shared at a weekly Women’s Bible Study, did some Stampin’, shared at the church and had a wonderful time renewing fellowship with my church family at a BBQ Potluck. Ok, I did get to squeeze in a quick round of golf while there as well.
For the past several years I have been invited to share a little about Uganda with the children at Ridgecrest Elementary School located in downtown Huntsville. Rather unexpectedly this year I was the keynote speaker for a school assembly of some 390 children along with faculty and parents. I shared with them a day in the life of a Ugandan which is largely agriculturally based. This fit in well with a wonderful play that the children enacted about farming and gardening of fruits and vegetables. During my short time with my CCMC family, I also shared at a weekly Women’s Bible Study, did some Stampin’, shared at the church and had a wonderful time renewing fellowship with my church family at a BBQ Potluck. Ok, I did get to squeeze in a quick round of golf while there as well.As my time in the U.S. has come to an end, I want to thank each and everyone one of you who gave me an opportunity to share and for listening while I shared with you the opportunities that the Lord has given for George and I to equip the saints here in Uganda practically and spiritually. Thank you all for the love of Christ that you demonstrated tangibly toward me during my short visit on furlough in the States. I left for Uganda renewed, refreshed, blessed and encouraged by your kindness, caring, sharing, and giving extended toward me.
In Christ,
Luan
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Furlough Adventures - Part 1
In my short time back in the U.S., I have already traveled to Florida, California, Wisconsin and back to Michigan where I started. My parents 
invited me to spend time with them on vacation in Florida at their time share. While on our journey south, we made a pit stop for a couple of days in Asheville, NC to tour the Biltmore House and to go gem hunting at a local mine. After arriving in the Orlando area we took in several Detroit Tiger spring training games and visited family. Dad and I busted out one day to Busch Gardens. My goal was to ride every roller coaster as many times as possible while there was no waiting in lines. Mission accomplished! We did have to stop for a little rest as my dad’s stomach got a little queasy. Our time was brief but we had a great time together. As usual, time flies when we are having fun.
My next destination was sunny San Diego, California with family and friends. I also got a warm greeting from our dog Daisy that we left with George’s mom, Luella, before leaving for the mission field. I celebrated the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior with George’s mom, his sister Debbie and her husband Rick. Rick is an awesome cook, so you know we had a lot of good fellowship over food. We went to Balboa Park several times for a little bit of culture to see the Body Works display and Da Vinci exhibit. We also participated in America’s favorite pastime, going to a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. As always it is hard to leave, but my time hanging out with them was precious.
My next stop was Appleton, Wisconsin to attend the Great Lakes Pastor’s/Leadership Conference hosted by Calvary Chapel Appleton. It had been several years since our last visit. I was afforded the opportunity to have a display
table and share about the ministries that the Lord has given us with those attending the conference and during the Sunday services. The best part of my visit was renewing fellowship and meeting new brothers and sisters in Christ. I was encouraged by those who shared their persistent intercessory prayer and support for us. I left feeling refreshed and renewed by the teaching of the Word of God and kindness demonstrated toward me during my time in Appleton.
In Christ,
Luan
invited me to spend time with them on vacation in Florida at their time share. While on our journey south, we made a pit stop for a couple of days in Asheville, NC to tour the Biltmore House and to go gem hunting at a local mine. After arriving in the Orlando area we took in several Detroit Tiger spring training games and visited family. Dad and I busted out one day to Busch Gardens. My goal was to ride every roller coaster as many times as possible while there was no waiting in lines. Mission accomplished! We did have to stop for a little rest as my dad’s stomach got a little queasy. Our time was brief but we had a great time together. As usual, time flies when we are having fun.
My next destination was sunny San Diego, California with family and friends. I also got a warm greeting from our dog Daisy that we left with George’s mom, Luella, before leaving for the mission field. I celebrated the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior with George’s mom, his sister Debbie and her husband Rick. Rick is an awesome cook, so you know we had a lot of good fellowship over food. We went to Balboa Park several times for a little bit of culture to see the Body Works display and Da Vinci exhibit. We also participated in America’s favorite pastime, going to a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. As always it is hard to leave, but my time hanging out with them was precious.My next stop was Appleton, Wisconsin to attend the Great Lakes Pastor’s/Leadership Conference hosted by Calvary Chapel Appleton. It had been several years since our last visit. I was afforded the opportunity to have a display
table and share about the ministries that the Lord has given us with those attending the conference and during the Sunday services. The best part of my visit was renewing fellowship and meeting new brothers and sisters in Christ. I was encouraged by those who shared their persistent intercessory prayer and support for us. I left feeling refreshed and renewed by the teaching of the Word of God and kindness demonstrated toward me during my time in Appleton.
In Christ,
Luan
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