20201201 Newsletter

 

I pray you have a meaningful Christmas and a joyful new year.

 

Dear Friends and Family,

As I look back on the year 2020, I am grateful as I remember all God has done for me here in Uganda, and in my own life. I have grown closer to the Lord. It is nothing dramatic like my first times in Uganda, just the comforting presence of His love.

Our Welcome Home children grow each day in love and laughter. They learn about Jesus and their English skills have improved. Some have graduated to other homes or have returned to their families after gaining strength and health. Some have been adopted and have gone to live in other countries. Welcome Home is a place of security, hope and joy. I am privileged to be a part of it. Thank you for your faithful prayer and support. Without you it would not be possible.

We have entered the Christmas season and with over 50 small children it will be BIG. Lots of fun with balloons, games, crafts and Bible. The staff will celebrate with a white elephant gift exchange, games, caroling and a traditional Ugandan Christmas dinner with goat, chicken, matooke (steamed banana), dodo (greens), posho, and soft drinks. I will lead a special Christmas Bible study twice a week in December. It is always a special time for the children and staff.

I’ve started a Bible study with some locals in my church. We have a lot of fun studying the Word together. It is deep and interactive.

On a Personal Note:

On my birthday, I was invited to an overnight ladies’ retreat at someone’s house. There were only 8 of us so we were within the quarantine mandates for Uganda. The total cost was $5! We enjoyed a great time of Bible study and fellowship together as fellow missionaries.

My autobiography, Different by Design—The Journey of an Autistic Christian Missionary will be published by the end of the year. I will let you know when it is available. I’m going to try to publish the eBook free for a limited time so you can download it at no expense. It will also be available as black and white and color paperback versions.

As I look forward to next year, I am excited as I wait to see what God has for you and for me. It will be good.

Thanks again for your faithfulness in giving and in prayer!

Please Pray!

• ·       Please pray for my work visa to be processed.
• ·       Elections are next month here in Uganda. There has been a lot of violence, rioting, protests. Pray for protection and that God’s plan and purpose will be done in the election.
• ·       A Christ centered Christmas at Welcome Home.
• ·       My health
• ·       My autobiography: that it will minister to many people.

 Praise God!

• ·       Welcome Home children are happy and healthy.
• ·       God has given me some good friends!