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Travel report Uganda

Nov 8, 2018

In October we went to Uganda with a team of 10 people. What an amazing trip we had, we are still deeply impressed by this trip. We can say that it has been a life-changing journey for most!

We spent the first week in the children's home of Iris Ministries in Uganda, Luweero. These children come from South Sudan but fled 2 years ago due to the war to Uganda, where they now live. We had a lovely time with the kids and really had time to get to know the kids. We played with them, laughed, talked, tinkered, fetched water and experienced a wonderful praise evening in the open air with them.

Within our team were a number of sponsors who could already hold their sponsor child in their arms on the first day, what a moving moment that was.
   

On Saturday we wanted to give the children a festive day and we spoiled the children with balls, balloons, lollipops, cookies, chicken, marshmallows, etc. It really was a big party! We brought a real camel to the children's home where the children could all take a ride.

On Sunday we organized a children's service with our team and were allowed to pray with all the children and the children prayed for our team, what a wonderful moment!

Unfortunately the day came when we had to say goodbye to the children, the necessary tears have been shed. Although it was difficult to say goodbye, it was nice to see that both the children and the sponsors were determined to send many letters to each other, how beautiful is that!

We spent the second week in Gulu, in the north of Uganda, where the LRA has been very active and that has left its mark. In Gulu a Campaign was organized by St. Words of Faith where we as a team would help where necessary. We promoted the campaign by driving a sound car through the busy streets of Gulu and handing out flyers. What a hunger and openness there was among the people, the harvest was really ripe to harvest!

For five evenings we went to the campaign field where thousands of people gathered to dance, worship and listen to God's word. Many have been healed and liberated, how special to be able to pray for these beautiful people as a team and to love them.

During the day we visited two villages where a large number of orphans were taken care of by a grandfather, grandmother, aunt or neighbor. We have heard many horrific stories about what the LRA has done there and left many children orphaned. We, as Project Held, are going to see if we can do something for these children.

With the team we went on a safari for another day and were able to enjoy the beautiful African nature with its beautiful and impressive animals.

All in all it was a trip to remember!

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