We are a little more than one week into our time here, and yet it seems as if we have been here a month. So far, our daily routine consists of daily walks around the neighborhood, washing clothes by hand, and cooking (a lot)- praise The Lord for food! Learning the language has been a fun challenge, as we pass people on walks and try out our new phrases, they cheer and tell us great job Muzungus(which means white people)!
This first week has been a week of learning the culture and getting acclimated to our surroundings. We have been told next week we will have a full schedule, as they are ready to utilize us in ministry as a family. We will be heading to several schools with Brooke Marsh to spend time with them and possibly perform some skits from the Bible to share the gospel. I will be teaching a women’s Bible study every Friday night starting next week on being a woman of God. Prayers are most welcome.
Jason has started on a garden in our yard, which by the look of the Ugandan soil will be doing great in no time.
Faith and I both have bacterial infections. We’ve had to spend several hours at the doctor getting treated; typically consisting of antibiotics and a IV solution. Don’t worry all is well and our bodies are getting used to this new experience. Pray that our systems will adapt.
Jason had a meeting last week with the director of Compassion International Uganda to discuss his role as a water technician with Swayer Water. He is very excited to start distributing water filters to tribes all over Eastern Africa. Starting next week he also starts training 30 pastors. Walking them through Biblical studies, counseling and their spiritual relationships.
I am looking forward to what The Lord has in store for us this week, as we go out each day in faith, that He will provide many opportunities to share the good news with our neighbors and invite them to church.
-Michelle Folkestad
Folkestads In Uganda 