Robin's Missions

Howdy all!!!

Let’s start off with this point: If Scarlett O’Hara can do it so can I! Ok, so I didn’t exactly make a dress out of the curtains from my room but I did find creative uses for a pillowcase that died while on my way to Sudan. I loved this pillow case because it was a world traveler! It’s been to three continents! On Saturday equipped with scissors, a needle and thread I went to work. First I made a head scarf; you can never have too many here when you’re putting your hair up in a ponytail daily. Secondly, I made a sleeve for my travel mug. I discovered the other day that it’s great for keeping your tea hot but is simultaneously too hot to hold! Since you can’t pop over to your local Starbucks for a cup holder it seemed like a good idea. Anyhow, I’m proud! 

Speaking of Starbucks, Yei now has a coffee shop. In a land of mud huts, and cement block buildings there a place to get an espresso drink, amazing… I can’t wait to try it!

It’s been wonderful to be here and reconnect with people. I keep finding people I haven’t seen yet and it just makes me smile. Isaac, the orphan that Megan and I took to Kenya for surgery on my last trip, found me on Sunday and that made my day. He was off to go fishing with friends so I’m anxious to find out all that’s actually been going on in his life since I left in October. I’ve missed that boy.

I’ve also been making new friends; we went over and played volleyball at Samaritan’s Purse on Saturday and even played a few rounds Kawajas (white people) verses Sudanese. So much fun! Sunday I made my way across town to the English speaking Bible study and met some new people (like the motorbike riding nun) and reacquainted myself with some of the other local missionaries I’d met on the last few trips. It was a great time of fellowship and it is so encouraging to lift each other up in prayer.

Christine, one of the German missionaries, and I are working on the women’s Bible study. Last week we talked about intercession with the women and they want to pray for Sudan. They’re praying for peace in Sudan between people and also with God; for the end of tribalism; and no more envy among leaders in government, churches, and families. These women are amazing. This afternoon, I’m teaching on Esau selling Jacob his birthright (Genesis 25:29-34) and am trying to find a game that will fit!

Christine has been giving the women a packet going over what they’re learning complete with pictures. I’ve spent the last few days illustrating the Bible stories for the packets. Hopefully I’ll be able to load one of these onto the blog today! We’re moving slowely through the Old Testament and I’m five illustrations away from being done with the story of Jacob. Our new project is making an illustrated Bible to give to families; I can’t tell you how hyped I am for this project!

At some point I’ll organize the books EPC already has and when the rest of the books make it, I’ll add those in! A slow boat to China? No, a slow lorry from Kampala!

The current plan is still to go to Lura on Thursday—I’ll be prepared to stay but also come back. It might take some time to find a good place to pitch the tent; since the rains keep threatening to come it’s important. Potentially I’ll bounce back and forth between Lura and Yei helping out equally in both places. It’s still a mystery but I know that there are a lot of great possibilities and I’m really looking forward to seeing how it all continues to unfold. It will be good!

Dinner last night was chipote and beans; I couldn’t be happier!!!

My web browser changed itself from English to German; at least I have lots of translators here at EPC!

There are these flying ants around right now and wiggle their way through the mosquito nets…I hear they’d make a great midnight snack; or even better fried or in a cheese sauce over noodles! Any takers?!

Peace!
Blessings!!
God IS GOOD!!!!
Robin