Kelly,
Here is the Sunday update from the LDP (Leadership Development Program)in Kasese:
As we arrived at the camp, which is a grouping of Army style, 8 man tents pitched on the property of a church/compassion child development program, we were greeted by several hundred children who were wide -eyed and dressed in rags. Some had sores and all of them were dirty but there eyes smiled almost more than their mouths did! Through an interpreter, they asked us questions. Megan shared the story of Jesus feeding the 5000. We connected with these kids from the community in which we will be living for the week. The 80 LDP students had gone out among 6 different churches to do ministry for the day. Through their work that day, over 200 people accepted Christ. Some of these young leaders led in music, some preached and some shared their testimony. When they all got back to camp, we started getting to know them. The stories are amazing and although there are so many, I want to at least share one: Emily never knew her parents and although she was allowed to stay with a woman from the church, she always felt unwanted. At age 10 she got sponsored through Compassion and God began showing her how real He is. She shared how He miraculously provided for her and how she was accepted into Compassion's Leadership Development Program. Each of these young people have been through so much and are still so exceptional in their faith, leadership, joy and inspiration.
Those of you praying for Cathy, thanks! She is regaining her strength.
We had a big, three-hour kick off for the crusades tonight and I can not tell you how exciting it is to hear the local political and spiritual leaders speak into the lives of these young leaders, with the vision of how God is going to use them to impact and influence this country.
Tomorrow we will begin the work projects in the community.
Thanks again for your prayers and support.
In His strength
Ian
