The East African Missionary Society Blog
A blog dedicated to what we’re doing in Uganda.
Archive of: September, 2013
Change - Did we? - Amit

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 [...]

The story so far - Ojali

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 [...]

Children's fun day - report by Stephanie Anyan

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 [...]

Dan and Jodes give their verdict on the UK team!

Dan and I expected an avalanche with little reprieve when the UK mission team arrived one week ago (sorry – us Aussies are blunt!) This is our ninth month living in Gulu and after saying goodbye to our last mission team two months ago, still tired and weary, we were [...]

‘Into the breach’ - Liam Chapman

What a day!

Being a Sunday, this was ‘church’ day. Team members visited and ministered in different churches. New experiences and opportunities for most, and overwhelmingly impactful. For me, it was TEAMS Church at Layibi, The Sanctuary. And what a joy to see 9 of the people who came to [...]

Sacrificial Bees

This morning we had devotion as a group, and the topic was about sacrifice of self for the greatest good. My mind then went back to the beehives myself and Sydney visited the previous day.

With our suits on for protection we were ready to venture into a protected territory (of [...]

Emotional day - Michael Comissiong

Michael blog

Today was a special day for me as i got to spend time with the children and family I sponsor in Uganda. After lunch I was taken by motorbike which was a scary ride and I got to see the children I must mentioned.

The house was a [...]

Spiritual preparation - Rachel Cooper

To prepare spiritually for mission it is important to focus on your own personal relationship and walk with Christ.

In a busy society and culture that we are immersed in take time out to reflect daily.
Set yourself apart and ‘Be still and know that He is God’ – Psalm 46:10

Let [...]