First Day of Teaching women and airline troubles

I can't write much right now, but briefly wanted to share that my first day teaching the women went well today. we expected around 20 women, and had about 60; tomorrow we anticipate more. I feel like the women are just so hungry for God's word, and they clearly don't have a whole lot of bible knowledge or background. Pray that the next two days go well and that God will show me exactly what He wants me to share.

I also want to post a prayer request regarding our flight home. We have been informed that our connecting flight from Nairobi to Paris does not exist and the only other option they are currently offering us does not work with our schedule at all because of the visit Karin has scheduled with her World Vision child and our planned trip to Spain. British Airways is on strike and it is affecting all of the other airlines' flight schedules, and there are less and less flights available from Uganda to western Europe. I'm feeling really frustrated by this and just ask that you pray for a quick, workable resolution.

Today we visited an organization that ministers to people who are HIV positive. It was overwhelming to see how many people were lined up for counseling and meds. It is believed that some 70% of the population are infected with AIDS.

We also had the opportunity to go to meet with a group of former Lord's Resistance Army abductees who went to the Freedom Camps that were funded by last year's ride for refugees. it was the most hopeful experience of our whole trip so far---they shared their stories of being abducted and forced to kill, and then of being set free by Jesus Christ. Tim also shared that this past Fall's Ride funds will send more kids to freedom camps and will fund their next level of counseling in Ninja at the Father's Heart Conference. they all stood up and cheered and shook our hands and thanked us. It's so amazing to see how their lives have been truly transformed by Christ.

Well, again i thank you all for your prayers.