Dear Family and Friends - We did make it Uganda!!! Hooray for Jesus! The airline graciously allowed us six bags and all of them arrived which was a miracle. Our field director, Jon Mayo was at the airport to pick us up and it was great to see him. We got settled Friday morning into a large apartment which fortunately was already furnished by other missionaries who are home on HMA. We thank Jesus for His provision and are learning to call it "home."
Saturday was low-key with some Q/A time with the Mayos and then some grocery shopping which was very exciting. The grocery store was nicer than we remembered and we thank Jesus for that. We have had several meals with the five VIA (volunteers) who are here as well, the two women sharing the other side of the duplex with us and the three boys not far away. We all went to church together this morning and some of the church members remembered us from two years ago. That was an encouragement to our hearts.
We go to an international church service tonight and then jump into the week. It is a little tricky getting internet access (thus no pictures this time - sorry) so we are working on that as well as getting a feel for what else we will need to set up a home here. Language school does not officially start for us for another week but beginning tomorrow (monday), we have cultural classes every afternoon for two hours. It is a week long deal and then the following Monday we dive into Swahili. We'll try to begin some Swahili learning on our own just with the computer program we have to prep us for the real thing! Thanks for praying!
Our spirits are good and while things are different, Jesus has been very present. We are learning new "night noises" and "sounds" which honestly kept us up some last night...you just don't feel the same sense of security as "Wilmore," but Jesus has been so fiathful and very real. We praise Him for His kindness and patience.
We could not be here without your prayers. Please continue to pray. We believe He is here and at work; it is a privilege to work alongside our Jesus.
Deeply Grateful for Your Support and Love,
Billy & Joanna
Acts 26:22-23
2 comments:
We are SO excited that you made it! What a blessing and answer to prayer. We love you and look forward to hearing all about your adventures.
Billy,
This is Kate (Chaput) Podjan, remember me? I've been looking of ryou for a long time, and I finally found you! I am so happy to see how God has shaped your life! My husband and I are youth pastors at our church here in Indiana, and are praying for you and your wife daily. I'd love to hear from you, if you have a chance. You can email me at soulpardoned@aol.com or check out my blog.
Many Blessings!
Kate
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