Because He Lives, Blessings and Uganda Outreach

Much of this week was spent recovering from illness which is all part of the norm of living in a third world country.

Thankfully, I have a great resident nurse in Terry. Between malaria type symptoms and stomach issues, the week was not as productive as usual but we did manage to get five more trusses fabricated for the LBC at Cheposabei and the truck to the shop again.  

We also managed to travel to the base of Mt. Elgon for Easter Services with the Landmark Baptist Church of Mayanja.

This young church family and their Pastor continues to mature in their faith as they worship and serve the Lord together. We had a great Easter Sunday service as we studied and celebrated the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.

                               Easter Offerings

God gave me great liberty in teaching these young Christians that because of the resurrection our faith and our preaching is not in vain.

As the songs says, “An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives, because He lives I can face tomorrow, because He lives, all fear is gone, because I know He holds the future, and life is worth the living, just because He lives.”

What confidence and hope Jesus gives us through His resurrection!

Terry was blessed with several blessings, as usual this Sunday. She had the joy of passing along books made by children in the kindergarten and first grade Sunday school class from Fort Cooper Baptist Church to the children of the Landmark Baptist Church of Mayanja.  

Thank you, Ft. Cooper Baptist  Church

These small connections, which God allows us to make are truly touching and unites believers together in Christ who are thousands of miles apart. She also received a really nice laying hen and was honored with another name sake that was born to a family in the church this week.

Another 'namesake' for Terry....what a blessing!

In closing, there is something else that really blesses my heart concerning the LBC at Mayanja. Not only have we had the privilege of bringing these folks to Christ but we also are enjoying their spiritual growth. This is nowhere more evident than when the Church starts reaching out with the preaching of the gospel. Keep in mind that these young Christians are meeting under a tent but are now sending preachers from their Church into Uganda to preach the gospel where dozens have already been saved.  

                                  Goodbyes 

We are simply moved to tears when we think of how far they have come and where they are going as they obey the commands of the Lord Jesus Christ to

 “go ye therefore and teach all nations.”

We can truly relate to the joy John experienced when he wrote in 3^rd John 1:4 “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth”.

I say, Thank you Lord for allowing us to be a small part of your great work by your amazing grace!

In His Service,

Bro. Chuck & Sis. Terry Fernandez
Kenya

Phil. 4:13