Riots – On Tuesday evening a person was killed in the market near Children’s Corner and on Wednesday there was a demonstration which turned into a riot when the police arrived. Apparently it was distinctly unnerving and tear gas surprisingly is really annoying and makes you cry!
Peace talks – This encompasses a lot; first as we have all begun to settle in we have been largely given control of Child Evangelism in the three schools. So at Kitti we (Rosie, Sarah and me (David)) led the Child Evangelism for over 400 kids. It was very exciting. At both other schools they have also led the Child Evangelism but their schools are slightly smaller. We also started the work with street children. On Friday we visited them at the place where they sleep. It was quite an experience. On Saturday some of us went in to Calvary Chapel where some of them come to learn about Jesus and also other subjects as well as getting lunch. Some of the kids (used loosely as some are older than us!) are very cool and most have tragic stories to tell yet are amazingly happy and content. I thought they were very good role models for contentment. Then on Sunday morning the rest of the group went in for a bible study with them which Jon very capably led.
Finally Love – This may have confused you but some of you may have been aware of the awful day which happened on Thursday. We were put through the punishing task of doing something nice for each other. We each put a good deed in a bowl and then each picked out a good deed and a person to do it for. It was very funny as Jon woke (well failed to wake) Becca with Happy birthday, Becca complimented Ruth throughout the day, Ruth sung every time Freya entered the room, Freya washed Sarah’s flip flops, Sarah turned Sam’s pages, Sam serenaded Rosie while Rosie was on the balcony, Rosie complimented Jon throughout the day, I (David) helped Tom win every game he played and Tom made a rap for me. They were highly amusing and many anecdotes could be written but I won’t. (annoying I know)
Much more happened but I can’t remember it!
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The team of eleven sent out by Crosslinks and linked with Lymington Rushmore Holidays.
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Becca
"Hi...I'm Becca and I'm from the little old town of Sevenoaks where I have gone to St. Nicholas church pretty much all my life. This trip to Uganda is an amazing way for me to break out of that safe bubble and to meet some amazing and probably hugely inspiring people. I can't wait to see how the whole team grow in Jesus both together and with the Christians we are going to meet. I wonder what God has in store for us?? Like most of the team I also love sport and next year I'm heading off to Oxford to study Psychology and Physiology."
David
"I worked as a waiter at the Hydro Hotel. I enjoy playing sports particularly football and volleyball. I will go onto Southampton University next year to study Electronic Engineering. I found out about this opportunity through Lymington Rushmore Holidays to which I have been going for many years."
Freya
“Hey I’m Freya, and I’m from Oxford – best city in the world. I’m hoping to go to Edinburgh or Durham next year (I have yet to hear from them) to study Psychology and Philosophy. For my gap year I went to France September to December, teaching English in a couple of schools, and now I’m here in Uganda. I’m really looking forward to starting the teaching. I hope be of use to the schools and serve God while I’m out here, but also to learn something as well. This is a huge challenge for me, so prayers are very much appreciated. X”
Jon
"I was at Birmingham University studying History until the summer, where I heard about the Crosslink trips. I attend Chessington Evangelical Church and live in South London. Since September I have worked at an international development company where I received many tips about life in Kampala (although mostly on which restaurants to go to!)"
Julia
" I used to work for Crosslinks which is how I heard about the opportunity to be a leader on the Smile team to Uganda. I've been going to Emmanuel Wimbledon for about 4yrs which is how I heard about the job in Crosslinks, and right at the start I came to Emmanuel because I moved to London with a uni friend called Mary who had heard of the church through her church back at home... so I COULD blame this whole thing on her!!!"
Mark
"I work for Lymington Rushmore Holidays as an Associate, which involves a fair spread of administration, speaking in schools about Jesus, and leading teams to Uganda! I love watching any sport (especially Rushden and Diamonds FC), and playing anything with a ball when I get the chance. I'm also a keen musician, hardly ever separated from my i-pod (other MP3 players are available!)"
Rosie
"I'm Rosie and I have been working as a gappie in a london prep school up until now! After my gap year I'm off to Cardiff to do Medicine. I love sport and can't wait to share my interest with the Ugandan's! I am also however very excited about teaching other things and sharing the gospel! What is white and can't climb trees?...a fridge!! hehe!"
Ruth
“Hi, I’m Ruth. I live in Sunny Tunny (aka Tunbridge Wells) Kent. I always knew I wanted to do a Christian based gap year and just found that this particular placement was where God wanted me for these three and a half months! I’m so excited about seeing what God has in store for us. Thanks for all your support and for all the your prayers. I would love to pray for you please send me emails! Can’t wait to let you all know what we have been up to! Xxx”
Sam
“Hi I’m Sam Roberts, I live in Norfolk and am planning to go to Bristol next october to read Economics and Management. In the meanwhile I am in Uganda with the expectation of really getting outside the bubble and help others. At the same time I am hoping not only to develop my own faith but help others get to grips with theirs. My interests include fencing, saxophone, singing and most country sports being a proud country bumpkin…”
Sarah
“Hey there! I’m Sarah! I’m from sunny Solihull! I decided to do a gap year in the summer because I felt that God was telling me to step outside my comfort zone – to really rely on him. I also wanted to do something to bring glory to God and what better than spreading the gospel in Uganda! Next year I’m either going to Bristol or Durham to study Biology – exciting or what! Hope you’ve enjoyed reading this website and thanks for all your thoughts and prayers – really appreciated! X”
Tom
"I am going to study architecture at Bath University in the autumn. I am a keen tennis player and artist and worked as a post boy in a Job centre to raise the money for this trip- well fun, not.I go to church in West Wickham (Kent). I can play the clarinet and played rugby at school. I'm looking forward to seeing some Ugandan rugby, apparently they are pretty good!"
'But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.'
Romans 5 v 8
Romans 5 v 8
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