Hanging out in Kampala

Greetings from Kampala, Uganda!

We've been in Kampala for a few days now, mostly absorbed with adjusting to the time and climate changes, getting tickets and visas lined up for the rest of the trip, and hanging out with the children and staff at Kampala House. Below Lewis and Rita sit chatting with Esther Basa (left) and Mama Susan (right).
We have also been sorting through the bags and trunks of supplies to determine what goes where and when. Thank you to everyone who contributed supplies or funds for the orphanages. We'll only be able to carry about a quarter of what was sent with us on this trip, since we're flying, but I'll carry more on the bus when I return to Adjumani and Kajo Keji in a few weeks.

Wednesday night the children and staff sang worship songs in English, Arabic, and Baari, while we tried to follow along in the song books. (Arabic is easier to sing along with than Baari, which has a letter shaped like an "n" with a "j" tail on it. I still haven't figured out how to pronounce it!) Last night the team learned some Sudanese dances and songs from the kids, and tomorrow there will be a big party to welcome the team to Africa. According to the typed schedule we've been given for the party, there will be "The Word of God by Lewis Kyle" and we'll bring our greetings from friends in the States. We've been asked to share a song, but are still undecided what to sing.

I'll try to update with some photos from the party tomorrow night, but we're leaving early Sunday morning for our flight, so there might not be time. Thank you for your continued prayers for team health and unity!