Reach Up; Reach Out; Christian Love in Action
On arrival from Uganda the first thing that struck me about being back was the weather. I left England when it was still warm only to return with Autumn waiting to greet me as I step into Heathrow with flip-flops. The next day I was back at work so I … Continue reading
Post missions check list: Malaria tablets have all been taken now; pictures have all been shown; stories have all been told. Done. This marks exactly one week AFTER we’ve returned from Uganda! Still feels strange. I’m back at work and everything has just resumed as usual. This is when the ‘withdrawal symptoms’ … Continue reading
This time a week ago I was waking up to the sounds of cockerels announcing the awakening of another African sunrise; colours of reds and oranges in the sky. This morning, however, I find myself awakening to pale greys and blues alongside the sounds of the familiar raindrops of signature … Continue reading
Even though I’ve been a Christian for 20 years – and I am totally confident in Christ in many ways. My achilles heel was recognising who I am, in Christ. Not what people say I am or think I should be, but who I was born and destined to be. … Continue reading
I arrived back in London on Monday night with a sense of relief, not because I had come home but because I had fulfilled everything asked of me. There has been a sense of satisfaction about this mission and the key for me was to stay humble despite the authority … Continue reading
As the mission has now come to an end and the team have since left Gulu, making their way back to the Uk. I still remain for a few weeks in the good company of Daniel and Jody who are based here. Therefore, already being familiar with Gulu as I … Continue reading
The days on missions always started with praise/worship and word at the hotel, then the same at the TEAMS sanctuary! I found this exhilarating and these times of devotions got the day off to an exciting start! There was lots going on with the ministering, teaching and praying and the exercise program … Continue reading
As the mission trip draws to an end it has been a starting point for us individually to reflect and measure the change within us. During our preparation for Uganda many told us, we would come back changed and totally different and I could almost see where people were coming … Continue reading
It’s funny how you don’t forget the sounds, smells and sights of Africa. From the pot holes to the markets, as vast as the continent of Africa is in its heritage, there are striking similarities. My days in Gulu in the north of Uganda has definitely flown by. The activities … Continue reading
Another beautiful sunny day in Layibi, perfect conditions for the ‘Children’s Fun Day’! And what a FUN day it was… As I was filling up my balloons with water for the obstacle course activity, I Iooked up at the surrounded TEAMS compound to see many smiling little faces peering through, waiting to be let … Continue reading