Church Parades

Sunday, March 24
A 5:30 am departure time got the alarms ringing early. The hotel staff packed breakfast to go, with a Rolex and banana. No, not a watch, but a chipati (flatbread like a pancake) with a cooked egg.
Our long drive through the windy mountain pass included a few stops. One where a lorrie (18 wheeler flatbed truck) had tipped over, blocking the road. We got out and walked around the crowd, while Moses and Sundae did some fancy four wheel driving through the ditch. Another breakdown and refilling of radiator water further delayed our arrival.
We left the vans in front of the police station and trekked to the waterfront for a ride across Lake Albert. No, not in a cruise boat, but in a massive fishing vessel. Wooden, no seats, and an outboard motor. But, oh so glorious to feel the refreshing breeze and watch the waves lap and roll. When our destination came into view, we understood why it was not accessible by land; the village was tucked into the mountainside.
We disembarked to a welcome committee. The village met us with singing at the waterfront, to escort us up a half a mile to the church building. We were privileged to be a part of the dedication of the new Church of God at Senjojo! Roy preached about Nehemiah’s rebuilding of the wall, and reminded us obstacles don’t last, but what is unseen, lasts forever.
The day continued with obstacles, as Crissy became ill. God provided a doctor, an I.V. and a compassionate parade back down the hill to our boat. Miracles do happen!
The rest of the day was filled with travel adventures back to Kampala, but the joyful music of God’s people continued to ring in our hearts. We are blessed.
Sally

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