The Gonzalez family is blessed to be a part of the "UKids" team heading to Seeta, Uganda June 21st and returning July 15th 2010. We are traveling with a group from Abundant Life Christian Church of Damascus, Oregon alongside my aunt and uncle Bruce and Debbie Douglas as well as several other church groups. To find out about the UKids mission, please visit ukids.org
*What are we going to be doing there?
Steve and Kirk: The guys get to be on "construction crew" building a school the first two weeks of the trip (in Seeta, Uganda.) The last week, they will be traveling to Lira to improve a basic orphanage kitchen.
Kristin, Mom (Pam), & Me (Karlie): We are a part of the Vacation Bible School team. We get to hang out with, minister to, and love on the orphans and "mums" (the women who are the mom's roughly twelve orphaned children) of the town.
We are so anxious and excited for the adventure that God has placed in our paths. My prayer is that God opens our eyes to reality and pulls us out of the bubble of comfortability and wealth we have bathed ourselves in. It's easy to just say "God, you're in control" but to FULLY trust Him whole-heartedly with my life is going to be the hardest part of this journey. We are in His hands and from here on out all of the blog posts will be evidence of Christ's work in Uganda.
We appreciate all your prayers and support!
Keep checking on the Blog 'cause there will be plenty of pictures and updates!
~Karlie
Romans 12:1-2 NIV "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to god- this is your spiritual act of worship. Do NOT conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is- His good, pleasing and perfect will.
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Thanks Karlie! this will be a great way to be praying for all of you! We love you all!
ReplyDeleteAuntie Bonna
Looking forward to tracking with you. Traveling mercies as you all leave tomorrow we love you and will keep you all in prayer. What an adventure for eternal purposes! XXXOOO Julie
ReplyDeleteHi Gonzalez Fam!! Can't wait to hear how your travels were. And how you are getting settled in your home away from home. Blessings to you and those you come in contact with. xoxo Lori and Don
ReplyDeleteHi Karlie and dear family,
ReplyDeleteIwas wonderful to hear from you, I got tears in my eyes as I pictured those kids running out to meet the bus. We are still praying that the container will get there this week..We are so excited for this adventure for all of you and pray you will all stay well. It is 102 here today, Sunday. Love and Prayers Mom Grammy,Dad,Grampy
Hi dear family, Karlie you are a great writer, We feel like we are right there, looking over your shoulder. We are so thrilled for you to have this experience with these dear people. I can just picture that worship service. Have a great week with vbs, try to meet our orphan Diane Babirye. I hope she got her doll, take a picture with her if you can. We love you all sooooooo much and pray daily for each of you. Love Grampy and Grammy
ReplyDeleteDear family,
ReplyDeleteWhat joy to hear from you on the last part of your journey. I have loved the words from Pam and Karlis and we can't wait to have you safely home in Elk Grove. We look forward to all the pictures and experiences. We Love you all, Mom and Dad Grampy and Grammy