Ministry Update
Much of this is repeat of previous information, but should help some answer some frequently asked questions.
Our ministry plan is taking shape very nicely. We are working primarily with United Faith Chapel, a fellowship at Kampala International University (KIU). They meet on Saturday night (about 300 students) and Sunday morning (from 500-600 students). I have preached at their Saturday night service for the first 3 weeks of this term and the last 4 weeks of last term. It looks like I will be preaching 2 Saturday nights per month, and then either 1 or 2 Sunday mornings per month. I am grateful for these opportunities and greatly appreciate Pastor Kennedy sharing the pulpit with me. He is a humble servant and knowledgeable and under the authority of God’s Word.
Pamela will be teaching at the women’s group on Monday nights, and her first time of teaching was last night. It is a group of around 25 students and they are anxious to have her, though she doesn’t feel comfortable in the role of teacher. Actually, that can be a good thing because it keeps us more dependent on God. I am sure that she will do great and that the women will quickly love her.
I will be taking group of 10 guys for discipleship starting this week. We have been trying to get this started but many of the students were delayed in returning to school. This is what I really long for because I see that the impacts of small groups have much more lasting impact than preaching in large groups. Pastor Kennedy is forming the group to represent several East African countries. I will tell you more as this progresses.
As I have written several times before, it looks like our primary ministry will be a Christian student center. We are so excited as this takes shape and I was greatly encouraged by the contribution of items that is coming on our container that was shipped last week. We have most of the things that we need, but we still have not located a place to host it. It would be ideal to be very near the university, but we also do not want to pay high rent. My desire and goal is for the center to be self-sustaining financially, and if we have high rent then that will be difficult to achieve. We may need to subsidize it at first to get it up and running. Please pray that God will provide the perfect place. We will use this to host bible studies and discipleship groups, as well as all of the other activities. Once we get this initiated, it would be a great opportunity for short-term teams to help with, in discipleship/teaching/training as well as construction and improvements.
Our prayer requests in all of this:
• For the Holy Spirit to lead as we study and teach
• For the Holy Spirit to change lives and teach truth
• For a solid foundation to be laid with the students and for relationships to develop appropriately
• For a location for the student center
• For Pastor Kennedy to remain humble as God blesses this ministry
Much of this is repeat of previous information, but should help some answer some frequently asked questions.
Our ministry plan is taking shape very nicely. We are working primarily with United Faith Chapel, a fellowship at Kampala International University (KIU). They meet on Saturday night (about 300 students) and Sunday morning (from 500-600 students). I have preached at their Saturday night service for the first 3 weeks of this term and the last 4 weeks of last term. It looks like I will be preaching 2 Saturday nights per month, and then either 1 or 2 Sunday mornings per month. I am grateful for these opportunities and greatly appreciate Pastor Kennedy sharing the pulpit with me. He is a humble servant and knowledgeable and under the authority of God’s Word.
Pamela will be teaching at the women’s group on Monday nights, and her first time of teaching was last night. It is a group of around 25 students and they are anxious to have her, though she doesn’t feel comfortable in the role of teacher. Actually, that can be a good thing because it keeps us more dependent on God. I am sure that she will do great and that the women will quickly love her.
I will be taking group of 10 guys for discipleship starting this week. We have been trying to get this started but many of the students were delayed in returning to school. This is what I really long for because I see that the impacts of small groups have much more lasting impact than preaching in large groups. Pastor Kennedy is forming the group to represent several East African countries. I will tell you more as this progresses.
As I have written several times before, it looks like our primary ministry will be a Christian student center. We are so excited as this takes shape and I was greatly encouraged by the contribution of items that is coming on our container that was shipped last week. We have most of the things that we need, but we still have not located a place to host it. It would be ideal to be very near the university, but we also do not want to pay high rent. My desire and goal is for the center to be self-sustaining financially, and if we have high rent then that will be difficult to achieve. We may need to subsidize it at first to get it up and running. Please pray that God will provide the perfect place. We will use this to host bible studies and discipleship groups, as well as all of the other activities. Once we get this initiated, it would be a great opportunity for short-term teams to help with, in discipleship/teaching/training as well as construction and improvements.
Our prayer requests in all of this:
• For the Holy Spirit to lead as we study and teach
• For the Holy Spirit to change lives and teach truth
• For a solid foundation to be laid with the students and for relationships to develop appropriately
• For a location for the student center
• For Pastor Kennedy to remain humble as God blesses this ministry
posted by Ironside Tribe at 9:48 PM
3 Comments:
Pamela will be great and so will you! So you will not be working with orphans? What about those Gula (spelling?) kids? Is Heart Of The Bride branching out to minister to college students as well? Or will the college ministry be your main thing and the orphans a side thing? Is everyone feeling better from last week? No more sickness? How's the apple doing today? Do you think it will be okay? Can you post pictures on your blog? I'd love to see some from the safari!
Love ya'll. Katie
Hey Ironside Tribe,
Well, I just spent the last two hours reading all of the blogs beginning in September. What a treat, as I've longed for information about you guys. I sent numerous e-mails, but now know that you've had problems with internet access. I'm not sure how I didn't know about the blog. But, now I do. Dave and I sent you another e-mail tonight with some questions about financial support. Let us know if you don't get it. Kevin, you have such a gift for writing. Thank you for sharing so vulnerably with us through the blogs. It's been a blessing to me tonight. I'm very excited to hear you want to write a novel. I'll be the first to buy a copy !!! Also, did you hear? Tennessee just had the number 5 recruiting class in the country. However, the youngest Clausen QB, the number one QB in the nation, is going to Notre Dame. Anyway, it looks like Phil will be around for another year. Love to the boys and to Pamela. I was so excited to hear about the traveling manicurist/pedicurist. How good is God to provide a little pampering and at only $8. We'll write again soon !! Take care !!
Love, Rebecca and the other Partains
Hey guys! We got our visa yesterday (Happy Valentine's Day to us!) and plan to leave for Brazil next month. God's timing is truly perfect--He has taught us so much about His character as we've waited and sought His face. We love hearing about what God is doing in your lives and pray for His best for all of you! Blessings!
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