Women's Conference Ends

It's been a bit since I've had time to update our blog, and unfortunately, I don't have a lot of time now, so I will have to be brief, and fill you in on more details later. First of all, God is just so good! Our plane ticket problems have been resolved better than we could even have imagined. So, thanks for all of your prayers and notes of encouragement.

Today I finished up the 3-day teaching with the women. It was truly a very special three days. The first day was good, but the second day, the women were clearly very engaged---frantically trying to write down everything, answering questions, and asking good questions, too. Several women came forward afterward yesterday and asked for prayers; two of them could not believe all that they had learned and asked that i would pray with them that they would be able to apply the truths about their identity in Christ to their lives. Today, was incredible, too. As I wrapped the lesson up, I re-emphasized the significance of Christ in us, and they all cheered, then broke into dancing and song. They spent a half hour at the end sharing what they had learned, how God had touched them, and how thankful they were that I came. Once person spoke at length about what an amazing husband I must have to sacrifice so much to let me come; they are definitely right about that. I still can hardly hold back the tears as I think of how this week has gone. I told Angie on the way home tonight that it was just amazing how the Lord kept giving me verses and illustrations; there's no explanation except the Holy Spirit and the prayer support of so many of you. I closed by thanking them, too, because I feel like I was more blessed than they were. i also shared about my church and friends who have been praying for this week for a long time, too, and they all clapped.

Rebecca went to Betty's school today; incredible to have so many kids crammed into a room! Betty received a prize from her teacher for bringing a muzungu to school (muzungu means white person). In the afternoon, the school kids came over and Rebecca read the first part of the Easter story and led the craft time. She does a very good job of teaching! The kids all watched a movie on the life and death and resurrection of Christ (thanks to the projector Tim was able to purchase before their return to Uganda), and then went home in the evening. They will return tomorrow for the story of the resurrection. Tim is planning to show the movie again this weekend; it's a great new tool for sharing the Gospel.

We went to a market today, as well, which was an ineresting experience---lots of new sights, sounds and smells. Oh, and we saw a Dung beetle, too, which is about the size of a toddler's hand. Creepy!

i have to go. thanks for all your prayers and encouragement. I hope you who are praying realize what a big part of this trip that you are.

Love, Kori & Rebecca