African Egg Hunting

Instructions for the Egg Cracking Game
Last Saturday was one of the highlights for our team in Arua. We had invited a number of our immediate neighbors to bring their children (and dependents) over for an Easter Egg Hunt. The design was to get to know our neighbors a bit better but then also give a clear presentation of the Gospel to both children and parents. Jesus came to our Egg Hunt. We played the Egg Cracking game which of course none of them had every played but even the adults got into. Hard boiled eggs are quite familiar in Uganda and to our somewhat surprise, almost everyone ate their egg after the game! Then we spread out across our yard in search of "sweets." We are discovering it is hard to go wrong with a candy hunt... world-over it is a heart winner.
The Terribly Difficult Choice: Egg or BlowPop First?
Once again, when we pulled the parents into hunting with us... everyone seemed to find great delight in discovering something even more delicious than a boiled egg!

After the hunt, one of the mothers named Gertrude graciously helped our friend, Jeannie Banter as she shared the Easter story using Resurrection Eggs. She and Jeannie made a great team and then Joanna shared her testimony and the importance of loving Jesus personally. We had a closing prayer and then they sheepishly asked if they could all perform their "Sunday School Song." It was fantastic and we felt like God really worked for us and on our behalf. Please keep praying for our neighbors and friends, that they might see Jesus in us.

Three of the Parents: Gertrude, Simon & Gladys

There were five parents, twelve children, and two teenagers. The mix was just right and I think we were most surprised to have that many of the parents come. We really enjoyed getting to interact with everyone and we believe every tummy went home full with plenty of sugar and each heart with fresh grace from Jesus.

Thank you for your prayers and sharing with us in the joy of loving the people that God had brought into our lives. What Easter Joy!

Excited with You,
Billy & Joanna