Revival Fires

On February 9, 2015September 19, 2015 By Jacob LeeIn Discipleship, Evangelism, Mercy Ministries, Missions

Even though it has been a while since I have written, you have been never far from my mind. I am continually reminded, as I see grace and mercy working effectually in people’s lives here as well as in our own, that your prayers and support are the means of supplying that mercy and grace here in the West Nile. Seeing such an outpouring spurs me on to further action. Puritan Thomas Brooks puts it this way, “A man full of hope will be full of action.” Carol and I have this hope because of our Lord and His promises. We also have hope because of so many faithful friends! Thank you for your effectual partnership. Come and see now what the Lord is doing!

“We cannot organize revival, but we can set our sails to catch the wind from Heaven when God chooses to blow upon His people once again.”

Campbell Morgan

I truly feel that the Lord is fanning a fire of revival, especially on Metu Mountain. The physical fires that rage during the hot season all over the mountains, which we saw with our own eyes not long ago, are almost representative of what is happening spiritually there! We have been blessed to “catch the wind from Heaven” and to come alongside the churches that are reaching out with the gospel in the remote villages of Metu Mountain.

The following paragraphs are Facebook posts of outreaches which took place in January and they will give you a picture of what the Lord is doing in and among us. Reaching Africa’s Unreached has a Face Book page which provides an easy and accessible place to post pictures and make short posts. I hope that as you read over these short posts you will be spurred on with your intercession and sacrificial support. This is the link for Reaching Africa’s Unreached Facebook page :

www.facebook.com/ReachingAfricasUnreached

If you click on “Like” you will receive a notice each time I place a short post or picture.

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January 21st

“I am off to the remote villages of Gbari and Arapi with Zorah and Zakeo. A little over a month ago, we partnered with Aya Baptist Church in evangelism outreaches…tukalu to tukalu (traditional homes)…and helped move a young man and his family from Aya to shepherd the new church planted there. Now there are over 80 coming for worship on Sunday mornings with over 60% being new believers (this fits my definition of revival.) Today we will hold discipleship sessions and also give out de-worming medicines. Please pray for this new and growing church!”

80% of the people in the Gbari/Arapi church are new believers

January 23rd
“Yesterday, Zorah, Charles, and I picked up John Howarton who flew in from Juba to Arua. We also took care of some business in the town. Arua is very nice and is a bustling town as it draws trade from both South Sudan and D.R. Congo. This morning we headed back to Reaching Africa’s Unreached. The route takes us through the Muslim areas of Koboko and Yumbe. One would have to travel to North Sudan (or nearly there) to find an area as densely populated with Muslims. In Kuru, which is between Yumbe and Koboko, we took a break from our drive, taking advantage of the divine appointments all around us. For the most part, the people of Kuru readily received our gospel tracts (with several local pictures in it) in their native language of Aringa. (Charles is the one who translated the tracts. See a sample here: https://reachingafricasunreached.org/aringa-language/ . We would like to get more of these tracts to be sent in our next container. If you would like to help us do that, see this link: https://reachingafricasunreached.org/fill-the-container-stu ). We are targeting Kuru for our next open air preaching in Yumbe District. It would be in this very same market we were in today. This last Christmas Eve, a small group of Christians from Kuru were “physically” dispersed while celebrating Christ’s birth. Lift up Kuru in your prayers…may Jesus be known and worshiped widely and freely in Kuru!”

Heading RAU from Arua with John and Charles — Heading to RAU from Arua with John and Charles

How will they know unless someone tells them?

January 27th
“Today and tomorrow (evangelism today and discipleship/medicines on Wednesday) we ( John , Zorah and I) are back to Gbari/Arapi (pronounced “Bar-ee” and “uh-rah-pee”) in the nearby Metu Mountain range ( Appalachian size ). The church there is growing very fast in numbers and we want them to grow in depth as well. Geoffrey has moved his family of 8 there from Aya to shepherd this growing flock….On Friday we go with a team from Reaching Africa’s Unreached and Aya Baptist to another village — Cinya (pronounced “chinya”), just a ridge over, which has no church. May the Name of Jesus be also worshiped in Cinya! Pray for us and help if you can…blessings!”

Every village must be reached with the gospel. Where there are no roads we walk!

January 27th
“We had a fruitful day of evangelism in Gbari, Arapi, and Duku today. Zorah, John Howarton, and I were joined by Aya and Gbari believers. Duku was very hard to get to and I almost turned around twice. The Land Cruiser was in first gear and 4 wheel drive on some parts but we made it to Duku. I am glad as 13 of the 34 people (not counting children) making professions of faith were from Duku! Many others seemed to be very close (to a decision) in the others places we went to, but continued in their bondage. We pray that, at some point, their eyes will be opened and their hearts made soft and receptive. We are back for discipleship/medical outreach tomorrow. The Lord is adding daily to the number of believers in the 5 week old Gbari/Arapi Church. We are also surveying spots for a permanent site for the new church. Please keep praying for this church plant and, most importantly, that the believers would grow in their faith and love for Jesus!”

YouTube Video from 27th:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGiuNduIofY&feature=youtu.be

January 27th
“We are back in the same area of the Metu Mountains today. Yesterday’s focus was evangelism and today’s focus is discipleship. Yesterday, 34 adults placed their trust in Christ alone for salvation. …PTL! Today John, Zorah, and I will have lessons on the fundamentals of the faith with these new believers and members of the 5 week old Gbari Church. Nothing short of revival has been happening in these rugged Metu hills which envelope Gbari, Arapi and Duku! We have received some more medicines and will be giving them out after the teaching. Basic medical care is very lacking in these remote areas. Here are some special prayer requests: For the Land Cruiser- travel is extremely hard on the vehicle; New believers- not only these 34 from yesterday, but also the almost 60 from the last 5 weeks; physical strength- we are all very tired and sore from yesterday; Pastor Geoffrey, his wife, and six children — he has answered the call and moved his family to Gbari; purchase of a plot of land for this new church and construction of a meeting place. Currently, there is no permanent place to meet. Thank you for your prayers for us and the ministry of Reaching Africa’s Unreached!”

Discipleship training in Gbari with John Howarton

Standing: Pastor Geoffrey and and Pastor Tobious

On January 29th I posted this to Face Book:
“We MUST get the gospel out (most especially to those places that are “gospel starved“) using all means: by radio, by vehicle, by bicycle, by walking, by sitting with families, with literature, with medicines, in the market, next to Mosques, in remote villages, and together with others! The fields are ripe for the harvesting…let us go and not just talk about going!”

Preaching on New Life radio Moyo — Preaching on New Life radio, Moyo

Proclaiming the gospel in the remote village of — Proclaiming the gospel in the remote village a couple hours walk from Cinya

Working hand in hand with local churches to reach the unreached

January 30th
“We are off to Cinya, a village of about 200 in the Metu Mountains. It has no church and no witness of Christ. We are getting off a little late as we had a problem with our solar power, but it is now back up and running…PTL! Whenever we have made a decision this week to go to an unreached place there have been roadblocks, both literally (lack of roads) and figuratively. Each time we have pressed through the Lord has opened the way for the salvation of many. This week the Lord has granted us the privilege of being in Ijujo, Aya, Gbari, Arapi, Duku, and, now, Cinya. Each of these villages is enveloped by beautiful hills…beautiful, even in the dry season. (In the wet seasons it is very green and monkeys, chimps, and gorillas can be seen in the highly forested areas). In our evangelism pray that the Lord opens eyes again today. The last leg of today’s journey we will be footing. Pray also for physical strength (especially for us old guys- John and me! It is the middle of the hot/dry season and trails can be steep). In all our evangelism we partner with a local church or churches and seek to support them in planting other churches in these unreached areas, but try to step out of the way to allow them to carry out the responsibilities of the local church, such as performing the baptisms. Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out harvesters! The fields are ripe! Thank you!”

Working together to spread the fame of King Jesus!

Roads to and from Cinya:

After our return I posted this:
“We are back from a long hard but fruitful day in some very remote areas of the Metu Mountains. We trekked into 5 different villages. My legs still feel like jelly. The Lord opened the hearts of 26 to respond to the gospel! Thank you for your prayers! I will try to put up more pictures later…. I am fighting a severe sore throat now and am quite dehydrated…your prayers are appreciated!”

Every village MUST be reached with the gospel!

YouTube Video from the 30th:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLWrSbIIQRw

While John Howarton was here we also went to Obongi on Sunday Feb. 1st. It is always a joy to stand with Godfrey and to encourage him in his every effort to shepherd his flock well and to enlarge the flock through loving evangelism to those around him.

John preaching with Godfrey interpreting — John preaching in Obongi with Godfrey interpreting

February 1^st:
“Our Sunday in Obongi was a great blessing! Thank you everyone for your prayers. The Lord was in our midst bearing testimony of His greatness and love through Jesus. Three leading Imams of Obongi , a leading local politician, and other Muslims joined together for the preaching of God’s Word along with the Obongi Town Church pastored by dear friend, Godfrey. They heard the CLEAR presentation of the gospel in John Howarton’s (Luke 5:17-21) and my (John 8:12) messages. During the day we also gave out 300 de-worming tablets, 40 anti fungal creams and 50+ reading glasses (tracts were given with the glasses). ESV Global Study Bibles, Bible stories in Arabic, a John Piper book in Swahili and the book Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus were given to each Imam. We went to the RAU Obongi land and prayed over it. This is where we are looking to build a branch of the Hall of Tyrannus and where Obongi Town Church would also meet. Then we visited the largest local Mosque where we talked to the secretary of the Mosque and also gave him a Bible. To see him walk to the Mosque at prayer time with an ESV Global Study Bible in hand made me smile from ear to ear! More seeds were planted in Obongi and previous seeds planted among the Muslims were watered…may the Lord bring about the harvest. Please keep praying for the work in Obongi.”

Obongi 1 — Carol capturing the beautiful people of Obongi and Africa with her camera.

Obongi Town Church congregation. Many Muslims including three prominent Imams joined us for the morning — Obongi Town Church congregation. Many Muslims, including three prominent Imams, joined us for the morning

Imams happily receiving Bible Stories in Arabic, ESV Global Study Bible, , book “Seeking Allah Finding Jesus, a John Piper book in Swahili, and various gospel tracts. Later they and many Muslims received reading glasses , de-worming pills, and anti-fungal creams

With one of the Imams. Pray these Imams and all the Muslims who attended the church service. — With one of the Imams. Pray for these Imams and all the Muslims who attended the church service.

Obongi 36 — I can read…and it is the gospel!

Obongi 51 — The largest Mosque in Obongi. The Imam was with us all morning!

Obongi 16 — Lord, open their eyes to see and believe the glorious gospel!

February 2nd:
“John Howarton left early this morning for Kampala and heads back to Texas around midnight on Wednesday. Having him here last week for all the outreaches in the Metu Mountains (where over 60 people were saved) was a great blessing to God’s people and a great help to Carol and me…thank you John!”

The day after John left we received 15 pastors and church leaders from the Maracha and Koboko areas which are situated close to the D.R. of Congo as well as South Sudan. It was a great group of men which our friend, Joseph, organized and brought. Our friend, Pastor Bob Gad, from Kampala came and helped me with the teaching. He is a gifted teacher and really has a heart to help other pastors grow and be encouraged in their faith. Also, RAU intern Achidrii Onet Zorah taught a session. Zorah received his biblical training in Kampala and is originally from the West Nile (our Northwestern area of Uganda). He has a real heart of a servant and has been a great aid to me. He is helping to fill in the gap since co-worker Sam left to upgrade his medical training. The Facebook posts continue below.

February 3^rd :

We have another group of pastors with us this week for a retreat. They should be here in a couple hours. The leaders are coming from Koboko and Maracha. Please pray that the Lord would strengthen and encourage these shepherds!

Koboko Marach Retreat — RAU’s 11th Retreat

Teaching:

10690063_10203634366635573_8877178140798909930_n — Bob Gad

10965927_10203641322969477_1021630067_n — Zorah

10410958_10203634361315440_4358144332277601813_n — Yours truly

10933840_10203634359035383_1017661201354656450_n — Pastor Joseph from Maracha was our contact man for organizing this retreat. He also vibrantly led the music and interpreted into Lugbara

February 5^th:

We are about to start day three of our 11th pastor’s retreat. Most of these pastors are from Koboko along with a few from Maracha. Bob and I have been doing the teaching. Zorah will jump in the line up this morning. It is such an honor to have a part of shepherd’s lives that are on the front lines. May the Lord use our time together and the materials they are receiving to encourage and empower them for their flocks and the multiplication of their congregations in village which do not have a single church!

10408587_10152615770593053_4976370447959331983_n — Food and fellowship

102_7812 — Reading glasses and ESV Global Study Bibles

February 6^th:

May this truth be cemented in all hearts on this our last day of our retreat with Koboko/Maracha pastors! “This [Good News] cannot be merely discussed, analyzed, or taught. It must be heralded!” (John Piper)

YouTube Video notes from church leaders at the retreat:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iPxwc4v3wo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9h3-S4cP_I

This retreat was our 11^th one since Carol and I made our permanent move here. We are currently adding a large room to “Sam’s tukalu” which has an attached bathroom and is near the Guesthouse. This addition will allow us to sleep 8 more church leaders for retreats. We also will have a double bed in the room for any married couples from America which would like to come for short term ministry. As I have mentioned in past letters these retreats are the top priority of RAU’s calling. In these retreats we are able to interact closely with church leaders to strengthen and encourage them through the teaching and resources. Our goal is to better equip them so that they can strengthen their congregations and so that they can be multiplying congregations. 2 Timothy 2:2, with the biblical examples of Acts 19:9-10 (“…so that all…”) and 18:24:24-28 (“…took him aside….”) are our theme verses for the retreats. Your prayers and support help us transport leaders here and back and care for them while they are here. We have other retreats scheduled and we are planning for more.

10929169_10152615766733053_1262316535033030789_n — 2 Timothy 2:2

February 8^th(Sunday):

We are back and had a blessed time with the Katrini believers. (Katrini is located in Yumbe District not far from the Koboko District). Their love for Jesus shines brightly! What an honor to proclaim the Word to them. Please pray for her and all Christ’s sheep in Yumbe District.

102_8207 — Listening to the Word in Katrini Yumbe District

102_6724 — Pray for Yumbe. It is a stronghold of Islam with 95% of its population being Muslim. This is the report we have received from Christian “men of the soil”.

We have just heard back from our contact in Yumbe District that things have gotten worse for this 16 year old girl. Yesterday she was able to secretly get away to meet and pray with us. It touched my heart deeply to be able to meet with her and try to strengthen her with scripture, prayer and our physical presence and assurance. Her maturity as a new and very young believer reveals the hand of God’s grace in her life. We have definite plans in the works but they are best left unwritten at present. Please keep praying for her, her safety, and her family as well as all of us seeking to be Christ’s embrace in her life!

Here are a few other updates. The security wall around the outside of the veranda is finished. It adds another wall of protection and has not taken away from the beauty of the Guesthouse/Hall of Tyrannus.

Veranda Security wall is complete:

102_7702 — This is the Northeast corner. Our bedroom is in this corner and it was from this direction the assaults came last September

Work continues on the room addition to the tukalu which I previously mentioned. Remaining parts of the land are being cleared for the upcoming growing season. Lord willing we be able to add another 300+- grafted mangoes to the land. This would put their number at 500+. These mangoes will by God’s grace be able to help support the ministry of RAU in the future. We now have hot,rather warm, water for showers. There is a long length of black ¾ inch black pipe snaking around in the attic from our 5,000 liter tank to our showers. The heat in the attic keeps the water the warm. Praise God for warm showers! The downside is that we all will be using more water 🙂 .

We are also preparing a pad for the second container for when it arrives. By faith we are trusting the Lord and working on getting it here packed full of resources for the ministry. The most important item in the container is the 5,000 ESV Global Study Bibles. It is most beneficial resource we give to church leaders. The fruit of such a gift is immeasurable! For $10 one of these bibles can be placed into leaders’ (pastor, elder, deacon, evangelist, Sunday School teacher, administrators, and denomination leaders as well leaders in the army, police, and politics) hands. The money is available for buying and shipping the container. We just need people to step up and help us purchase the bibles. We have $14,600 of the $50,000 needed for the 5,000. Do not let the big number scare you. The number can be reached with many small gifts or several larger gifts. Please pray over this need and do what you can. Receive this word of encouragement from one of my missionary heroes: “I have found that there are three stages in every great work of God: first, it is impossible, then it is difficult, then it is done.” Hudson Taylor

At this link you can find information on the container shipment and how to give:

https://reachingafricasunreached.org/fill-the-container-study-bibles-books-and-more/

Because of specific targeted gifts by individuals we have been able to be vessels of help for a number of children, both medically and educationally. We have written in the past about these children and people have been touched by the Lord to specifically meet their needs. These outreaches are not RAU’s primary mission but we count it a privilege to be a pipeline of help in these ways. The West Nile region is way behind the rest of Uganda in means and places to help the children.

In the last month 8 local primary age children have been sponsored for one whole year of education including room and board at First Presbyterian Covenant School in Kampala. This school is run by the church in which RAU co-worker, Patrick, is a Pastor. In our Moyo area the schools are very crowded (100+ students per teacher many times) and are known to perform poorly in testing. In many cases parents do not have the money to even send their children to school so they remain home with no education. When the Lord opens the way, RAU’s 17 acres has the room to build facilities for a Christian School, but until then this is a way in which we can sow into a young person’s life. It is still not too late to sponsor a child/children for the 2015 school year. Six hundred dollars plus a onetime start up cost of $100 educates and cares for a child for one year at First Presbyterian Covenant! When giving please specify that this is where you want your gift directed.

Henrys daughter — One of the local children who received an education scholarship

We also have been able to help children with cleft palates/lips (3), hydrocephalus (2), severe club feet (1), teeth issue (1), severe eye problem (1), and various other smaller needs. Since the beginning of the year we have given out 1,500 de-worming tablets, 150 anti-fungal creams, many malaria meds, and pain tablets. Many, many reading glasses have been given out as well, both to believers and unbelievers. These acts of love touch people/families in a very special way! We only use funds specifically designated for “medical” needs to carry out these expressions of Christ’s love.

Carol just came in weeping. A local child was just brought here by her mother who had an umbilical hernia repair at age 3. She is now 7, but looks as if she is only 4 or 5 years old. She cannot eat well as her belly becomes distended and food won’t pass through properly. She often is unable to keep food down. Carol feels that there may be some kind of intestinal blockage which could become life-threatening without some kind of intervention! The child cannot be helped here but there are places in Kampala or even Gulu. The expense is in getting to the hospital and having the funds to care for themselves while they are there keep them from being brought to these places for care. When you give specifically for “medical” needs these are kinds of things we do with the funds.

In this newsletter I have written about many needs and have asked you to give. Living on a long term basis here coupled with spending most of my life in America gives me a unique experience. Each of our living experiences gives us unique insights. My prayer is that Carol and I can be your eyes and hands here. One of our goals in writing is to “make you aware” of what we see day in and day out.

Effectiveness in doing anything long term does not come as a result of guilt. I unashamedly lay these needs before you, trusting the Holy Spirit to move as He sees fit. As an American and especially as a Christian I know that many “needs” are “laid” before us all. In fact, because of television and the internet we are inundated with pressing needs both in our own country and around the world. What we must all do is ask the Lord in what way we can best serve the cause of Christ with what we have. Most often we do this with those we know and have confidence that our gifts are used properly. As it says in 2 Corinthian 5:10, we ALL, as believers, will have to give an account for our actions at the judgment seat of Christ. Also, our lives are like a vapor; we only have a short time in which to make the greatest eternal impact. It’s not a matter of feeling guilty but being effective.

Here is link where information can be found on giving to RAU along with number of good articles on Christian giving:

https://reachingafricasunreached.org/donations/

May the Lord richly bless each of you and your families! Carol and I are so very grateful for all your love, prayers, and support!

All for Jesus,

Jacob (Carol) Lee

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The greatest evil is having the gospel and not doing everything within our power to get it to those who do not have it. May the Lord grant each of us His followers the wherewithal to be obedient disciples!

Jacob W. Lee

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What’s Going Up Is What’s Going Down…At RAU!

On January 20, 2015 By Jacob LeeIn Discipleship, Evangelism, Mercy Ministries, Missions, News and Status Updates, Uncategorized

What’s Going Up is What’s Going Down…At RAU!

by Carol Lee

“Progress results from persistence with purpose.“

– Frank Tyger

Jacob is good about putting posts on Face Book that keep people current on activities and projects here at RAU, but we realize that not everyone “does” Face Book. We want to lasso everyone “into the know” with this post and email.

It has been a season of projects and building and organizing. If there were no seed-sowing, fruit-bearing purpose, it would simply be busy work, but with Jacob there’s always a purposeful plan and he’s persistent, so…we make progress!

The perimeter security wall has been nearly finished. It is now just a matter of aesthetics. As you can see from the picture above, the wall serves not only a practical purpose, but pleases the eye as well.

Right on the heels of that project a second one has begun. Another room is being added on to “Sam’s tukalu” which will allow a queen-sized bed and a couple of bunk beds. We already have solar panels and a battery with which the tukalu can be “electrified.” The current tukalu already has a bathroom with toilet and shower. As we think about the ministry goals of RAU, Jacob is keeping in mind ways of increasing the number of people who may be served during retreat times. He is also thinking in terms of teams, especially couples, who may come to serve. This tukalu will serve both purposes.

102_6527 — Addition of a room to the Tukalu and the foundation for another container.

On the north side of the new room, the foundation is being laid for a platform for the 2nd container for which we are hoping, praying and planning. The idea here is that, between the two containers (which,in themselves, will allow for much storage) there will be a covered work/storage space. That Jacob! He thinks of everything! There is funding enough at present to purchase the container and send it. However, we still need the funding to fill the container with precious cargo – Bibles! It costs $10 per Bible. If everyone bought even one Bible it would help a lot towards meeting our goal. Please keep that in mind in your prayers and your budget. We have the details here: https://reachingafricasunreached.org/fill-the-container-study-bibles-books-and-more/

Jacob continues to walk through opening doors. Tuesday the 20th he will have an opportunity to preach over the radio airwaves via the local Christian radio station. At the end of the message people will be able to call the station with questions or comments. I believe we have mentioned before that this could become a regular event.

In the hills nearby the radio station, Aya Baptist Church has been busy reaching out to its neighbors in the remote areas of Gbare (pronounced, “Bar- ay”) and Arapi (pronounced, “Ah-rah-pee”). They are in the process now of discipling new believers in Jesus and sending one of their own to move to Gbare to pastor the newly formed church. Last Sunday there were 81 people who attended church in Gbare, at least 60% of which were new believers from the last month of evangelism. RAU is partnering with Aya Baptist Church to see a good work established and to see the roots of the church grow deep in love for and obedience to the Word of God. This coming week, on Wednesday, Jacob and Zora (our new ministry intern) will head up to Gbare for some time of discipleship and instruction as well as the basic good of some de-worming medicine. Please pray for this work.

102_6392 — Tobious (and the pastor from Ijuju Baptist Church) and Jacob in the Gbare area evangelizing tukalu to tukalu

On Sunday the 18th, Jacob, Zora and Mindra (one of the men who works here at RAU) drove to Yumbe where they were met by Charles. Charles took them to Ambelecu, one of the Church of Uganda (COU) congregations in Yumbe District near the Koboko border. The COU (also known as the Anglican Church) is a solid presence amidst a devout majority Muslim population. It is a very urgent and major goal of RAU to come alongside believers in an area where it is becoming increasingly dangerous and difficult to be a Christian.

102_6559 — Praying and thanking the Lord for safe arrival to Ambelecu COU.

102_6624 — Jacob preaching the Word and Charles interpreting.

102_6672 — Praying over those who responded to the message to forgive from the heart because they’ve been forgiven.

102_6693 — Honoring the women who cooked and served

On Sunday the 11th, Jacob, Sam and Zora went to Obongi to strengthen Pastor Godfrey’s congregation, Obongi Town Church, in the Word as well as to stand with Godfrey amidst some intense opposition which he has been experiencing. Keep praying for him and his flock. His experiences give us a current depiction of first century church problems such as are recorded in the Book of Acts where Paul went from place to place, experiencing hardship and opposition wherever he was. While Jacob and the guys were there in Obongi they took the opportunity to provide reading glasses, tracts and medicines to those who had gathered, most of whom were Muslims.

10922690_10152578570073053_1038904926047270147_n — Godfrey and Jacob

In one of the last posts, we had mentioned the need for education sponsorship for Richard, who has received surgery for club foot. Within two days, a brother came forward to offer the amount needed for Richard to attend First Presbyterian’s Covenant Junior School! When we told Richard’s father, he was thrilled, as you can imagine, for his young son (for whom life had thrown a curve ball) to receive such an opportunity.

14306_10152580550563053_6789232904349272194_n — Richard – he walketh!

In addition, Anzoa, the young girl who received corrective surgery for congenital cataracts, also received a sponsorship. A brother in America is working on meeting a goal to find sponsorship for 18 more local children. (For one year, it costs $600 to board and educate and provide uniforms for one child.) In America, we take a decent education for granted. Here, people struggle to find ways of getting their children into school and keeping them in school. The older the child, the more expensive and, therefore, the harder it is to keep them in school all the way through to graduation. If anyone is interested in sponsoring a child please contact us.

During the writing of this, a young father came with his child who has hydrocephalus (or some other congenital abnormality.) It is the most expensive of corrective surgeries in which we have been involved because it typically requires numerous follow up visits to the hospital and we rely on special donations for these medical needs that present themselves to us. If the Lord lays it on your heart, we would love to take part in helping this child’ s life and lot improve! You may designate a donation specifically for “the hydrocephalus child“. Thanks in advance for placing your life and resources at Jesus’ feet to be used for His glory in this child’s life!

Not long after, just today, a mother brought her little 6 month old baby girl, named Charity, who has a cleft lip and palate. She is asking for help to get the corrective surgery for this. We, in turn, are presenting this need to you all, hoping that your compassion may be kindled for this child. While the surgery is provided free of charge at CoRSU Hospital in Entebbe, the cost of transporting the mother and child back and forth 2 times as well as providing their up keep while there is what costs. From our past experience, the cost comes to about $800. Any amount that is left over will be kept for the next child who has a physical need.

We feel an empty space which Sam has left in his moving back to the Kampala area to further his medical education. We have been so blessed to have his friendship, his commitment to RAU’s vision and goals, and his talents. He has been a great help to Jacob and a great help in making the vision of RAU a reality. We are grateful for the Lord’s provision for Sam – getting a Bachelors Degree in Nursing is a three year process and is not cheap! The Lord is good. Sam, we wish you very well! We will miss your joyful heart and your beautiful voice leading us in praise!

1013251_10203524502809046_6471259240384171657_n — Nyombi Samuel Wilson

10171632_10203524503289058_5753422362849974391_n — An evening walkabout

10868073_10203534480578484_1257508740631464381_n — His last RAU papaya for a while

Providentially, the Lord has brought us a young man to intern with RAU – Achidrii Onet Zora. Zora completed a two year theological training at African Renewal University, a school which is greatly supported by Desiring God Ministries. Zora has shown himself to be servant-hearted, willing to put his hand to a broom or a hammer or the dishes, or to help Jacob organize books and other resources. He is an “eternal” student, one who likes to ask questions that open up great biblical discussions and who is humble in receiving insight as well as in adding his own insight to the conversation. Jacob has given him opportunity to prepare and give a teaching or a word of encouragement which he has not only done willingly, but with an earnest desire for feedback by which he can grow in serving in this area.

10921700_10203481842302560_912079484_n — Zora enjoying the library books! A man after Jacob’s own heart!

10917830_10203534334774839_3567808568755153616_n — Jacob has perfected his “Tom Sawyer skills” on Zora

10425873_10203534332014770_8184058965400041336_n — Getting resource bags ready for future retreats

10675746_10203534333734813_69356648726940163_n — Filing and organizing

10929550_10203534333014795_3164533758772249000_n — Handy with a broom, too!

This weekend we look forward to the return of our dear friend, John Howarton. He has already been ministering in Ethiopia and South Sudan. Shortly after he arrives we will be hosting another pastors’ retreat in which John’s teaching gift will be used and appreciated.

1425520_611839785538924_1892855207_n — John with his friend, Muhtar

I (Carol) am back to my “normal” self. We will leave out any description of what that word, “normal” might mean for me! On advice and reminder from my brother, Dave, I am staying home from the bumpy day trips to allow any unseen injury to heal which might have occurred from the jarring fall I experienced a few weeks ago. I am enjoying some time to work on my skill set: drawing/painting and my latest interest – ink.

10923240_10203518999271461_6350749641140623466_n — An ink drawing of my favorite tree in front of Aya Baptist Church

We hope that, as you read about our adventures (and misadventures!), and as you pray for RAU, you may also be asking the Lord if you can serve with us here on a more permanent basis. There is more than enough for one man to do and it would be awesome to have a others working together with us here. For starters, consider coming for a short stay to see how your gifts could be used in a greater way to serve the people of this under-served area.

The earthly formula at the beginning of this post could have you wondering if you have the wherewithal to take part in this mission and it places the burden on frail humanity: “Persistence + Purpose = Progress.” Who is equal to the task?!! BUT!….thanks be to God who does not make us His co-workers without equipping us! Remember I Corinthians 4:7: “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” Philippians 2: 13 says, “for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” In Luke 24:49 we are reminded that Jesus did not leave without fulfilling His promise to give us the Holy Spirit. “And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work withing us, to Him be the glory…!” (Ephesians 3:20-21)

May the Lord bless you all! We pray for the Holy Spirit to fill you all with joy, obedience and eyes to see the joy beyond the Cross!

Carol (on behalf of Jacob and RAU)

Blog: http://www.ReachingAfricasUnreached.org

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ReachingAfricasUnreached

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Pressing In

On December 21, 2014 By Jacob LeeIn Discipleship, Evangelism, Mercy Ministries

By Carol Lee

Tractor 4 — Jacob, in between ministry opportunities, making good use of the tractor to shred the planting areas during dry season.

“It’s the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish.”

J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings

There is no better champion of this statement than Jacob Lee! And there’s no goal that will not go unmet…or, at least, unattempted…when the idea of it gets set in his head and his heart! I am grateful for his leadership and vision because it keeps Reaching Africa’s Unreached (RAU) ever moving forward…ever pressing in to the Kingdom of God. There is too much at stake, too much to be done for idleness. (I need to take a lesson from him!) When a Pastors’ Retreat is done, there is some new or ongoing project that needs completion on the compound. If you are impressed with anything at RAU (whether it be the campus or any outreach) it’s because Jacob has “laid his hand to the plow” and has not looked back!

Once our last retreat was done, Ssalongo and the building crew came in to start on the veranda’s perimeter safety wall. I was dreading a “closed in feeling” and the loss of clean, open vistas, but I am happy to say that it looks more artful than I could have imagined and it does not really block the view…just gives it a new “dimension” (as I have said elsewhere…I am “making lemonade out of lemons“).

102_6277 — Truck which brought supplies from Kampala to RAU for the building of the perimeter security wall.

102_6316 — Welding the decorative security bars.

102_6315 — Ssalongo, the contractor/builder extraordinaire.

102_6313 — The brick wall is now being covered with local slate.

10616166_10152499217558053_711372818782978229_n — Making great progress on the perimeter security wall. Looking good!

10420176_10203331167415782_7082061141375872335_n (1) — A view from the inside looking out.

We were happy to welcome to RAU a new friend – close on the heels of the last retreat – Paul George from Dayspring Fellowship in Austin, Texas. He has a love for people and a desire to meet their physical as well as spiritual needs. Thanks to his generosity, many children…and adults…in the area have already received worm medicine, anti-fungal creams, and antibiotics. With every day trip Jacob, Paul and Sam have taken to the rural areas (Palorinya, Gbwari, Arapi and Metu), many medications, which are an extension of Paul’s generous and compassionate heart, have been freely distributed. Paul arrived here a week ago on Monday.

The day after Paul arrived, Jacob, giving him NO rest, took Paul (and Sam) to Palorinya for a two-day (Tuesday-Wednesday) Pastor’s Conference put on by the Baptist churches. The team headed out early each morning and came back to RAU in the evenings. About 32 men attended and received ESV Global Study Bibles. Jacob thoroughly enjoyed these men’s “Berean” hearts – eager to learn and know, but careful to study and question. He was immensely encouraged by this “band of brothers.” Jacob was the primary teacher, but Paul gave some short teachings as well. During the teaching sessions, Sam took the young ones and taught them new songs. He and Paul also gave out worm medicines to young and old.

102_6343 — The worship team at the Palorinya Baptist Conference

102_6349 — Sam teaching the young ones songs

102_6327 — Peter (left) and Nicholas (right) with Jacob. Key leaders and wonderful brothers.

Thursday was a “down day” but, since you can’t keep a good man down, Jacob was busy overseeing some projects on the campus. Almost every day, pastors or other visitors also drop by. Jacob is always ready to stop what he is doing to spend time with them and to encourage them in some way, whether by words, books, reading glasses, medicines or other provisions.

On Friday, the team headed to Gbwari and Arapi for an outreach. This is what Jacob had to say in a Face Book post he made: “We just arrived back from a fruitful day of ministry in a remote church-less area of Gbware and Arapi on Nyeri Mountain. Reaching Africa’s Unreached partnered with Aya Baptist Church. We broke up into several teams and went Tukalu to Tukalu for home evangelism. Sam, Paul and two Aya brothers gave out 300 doses of worm medicine and 50 were treated for fungal infections at the Gbwari primary school. [Ninety percent] of those treated were children. In our evangelism, 28 made confessions of faith as well as a a health worker we gave a ride to on the way back to RAU. There were about a dozen new followers of Christ from earlier evangelism in the week by Aya brethren. We are now hoping to build a small grass roofed church where these new believers can begin meeting and will work with a young man who feels called to shepherd this new flock. The Lord is building His church and the gates of hell cannot prevail! Please pray this new body of believers and for us all in their discipleship!” And again on the following day, “I have been hobbling along the whole day like an old man. My legs are stiff from our climbing and walking during our door to door evangelism in Arapi yesterday. My 59 year old legs held up well with all the young bucks . It was a very rewarding day in so many ways. It was my first time to experience a whole family (8 people) put their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation!” It is exciting to see Jacob walking through doorways of opportunities for which he has been preparing most of his adult life!

102_6377 — The team from RAU and the team from Aya Baptist Church

102_6408 — Up and down hills during tukalu to tukalu evangelism

102_6403 — Pastor Tobious from Aya meeting with a family of 8 who just believed on the Name of the Lord.

102_6383 — Dry season on the Nyeri Mountains

102_6393 — Reaching into very unreached areas with some good news!

102_6410 — On the way down from Nyeri Mountain, the evangelists sat on top to make room for some other passengers needing medicines

102_6394 — One of the women who believed on the Name of the Lord

102_6412 — Receiving medicines from Sam and Paul

102_6319 — Overlooking the Nile River Basin

While the team was hiking all over Nyeri Mountain, I was back at RAU, “holding down the fort” and doing my small part (typing) in the translation work of John Piper’s tract, “Quest For Joy” into Lugbara and Kakwa. Our friend and contact in Maracha, Pastor Joseph, has been overseeing that work of translation, ensuring that it is faithfully converted from English in to these two languages. Joseph has a willing, servant-heart and has eagerly done everything he can to encourage and build up the pastors in his area of the West Nile. The Lord has graciously provided faithful contacts in each of the areas into which we are pressing, of which Joseph is one!

10421505_10203323467063278_2938914357733402751_n — A sample of the Lugbara version of John Piper’s “Quest for Joy”

10882275_10203323466383261_395924660824622607_n — Three versions of “Quest for Joy” (left to right): Ma’di, English (with some terminology simplified – with permission) and Aringa. The original tract by John Piper is in front.

1475957_10203323664468213_6568950400148161392_n — Joseph of Maracha

Saturday was another work day here at the compound. Here’s another excerpt from Jacob’s post on Facebook: “Now that we are not in a growing season we are back at taming the remaining African bush on at Reaching Africa’s Unreached. There are several large termite mounds with unzi (bad, in Ma’di) trees and thorns within them. We are also near completion of creating a wide fire wall around the perimeter of the 17 acres. Wild fires can be very damaging and dangerous in the dry season.This first time is involving more labor as we level the ground and remove anything which might damage the tractor and equipment. I am very guarded in the use of tractor and implements because fixing anything is very difficult, costly and parts are hard to come by.”

102_6432 — Clearing away trees and stumps to make it easier on the tractor

102_6302 — Fire wall around perimeter of the property

One of our greatest joys has been to see the beautiful results of corrective surgeries on children towards which our beloved supporters have donated. On Saturday, little Richard, with bilateral club foot, came by to show us the progress that has been made on his feet. When we first met him, he would not smile. This time around, he was trying to hold his smiles in. He still has a few more minor surgeries which have to be done after the holidays, but the progress is miraculous. We are so grateful to our donors and the donors who give to CoRSU Hospital so that they can provide excellent skill and care to people like Richard.

10712929_10152500106723053_4716797752823150001_n — Richard with Jacob: BEFORE

10868270_10152500106938053_5259488472556815299_n (1) — Richard with Jacob: AFTER

10428093_10152500117558053_1319263555093715529_n — Richard’s feet are not the only transformation which has taken place. Somewhere along the way he found his smile, too!!!

Today (Sunday), Jacob, Paul and Sam visited and worshiped with believers in a Pentecostal church in Metu. Pastor Robert was very gracious and the brothers and sisters very warm in receiving them. The team was able to give out ESV Study Bibles to leaders in the church, many tracts for their use in reaching out to their communities and, once again, medicines to the children and some adults.

102_6445 — Pentecostal (PAG) church in Metu

In the six weeks since we have been back here, we have had the blessing of being able to put an ESV Study Bible in to the hands of key community leaders (police and government officials) and many pastors and church leaders. Their joy in receiving this resource is immeasurable, but can be likened to receiving a cold, refreshing glass of water on a blistering hot day. Most of these people do not have bookshelves loaded with books. Such a resource here is a rarity which makes it all the more valuable. Please consider giving a special gift towards purchasing the 5,000 ESV Global Bibles which we hope to place in our container. Hebrews 4:12 says,

“For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the ideas and thoughts of the heart.”

Thank you for taking such an interest in what we are doing and also taking part in what we are doing!

Carol and (Jacob) Lee

Blog: www.ReachingAfricasUnreached.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ReachingAfricasUnreached

For those who have asked, small packages and letters may safely be sent to:

Jacob & Carol Lee, PO. 55, Moyo Uganda, East Africa

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GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY which WILL COME to ALL THE PEOPLE!

On December 13, 2014December 13, 2014 By Jacob LeeIn Discipleship, News and Status Updates

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“And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them (the shepherds), and the glory of the Lord flashed and shone all about them, and they were terribly frightened.BUT the angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY which WILL COME to ALL THE PEOPLE. For to you is born this day in the town of David a SAVIOR, Who is Christ (the Messiah) the Lord!” (Luke 2:9-11 AV, emphasis mine).

This is my 59th Christmas and will be my 4th to celebrate outside the USA. Christmas has many fond memories for me. As a child I had a wonderful time of celebrating with family. After marriage and children, new joys were added; and, then, there were the joys of celebrating with grandchildren. These memories and times are all precious and I am forever grateful for them.

As joyful as these times have been for me they pale in comparison to the “GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY“ that has come in the person of Jesus Christ. There are so many bound in the chains of fear, as were the shepherds. My favorite word in the Bible and, perhaps, the most important one in the Bible is “BUT”. In the above passage from Luke, “but” is the bridge between fear and joy. Good news of great joy has come to all peoples because Jesus has come to dwell among us and give His life a ransom for all peoples! Oh what rapturous joy that fills my heart! Such news would be unbelievable if we did not have God’s sure Word to tell us so! Who would have dreamed such good news is possible!

Such good news must be published to the “ALL THE PEOPLE! I am reminded afresh, as Christmas approaches, there are many in this world who have never once heard this “GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY“ ! We live in the midst of many such people here in the West Nile. On this coming Friday Sam, Carol, Paul George (from Austin Texas) and I will travel, along with members of Aya Baptist Church, to two such villages (Bari is the name of one) on Metu Mountain. Pastor Tobious and his associate, Geoffrey, just finished a preliminary visit in preparation for our trip together. They were warmly received and it was evident the Lord had been preparing their hearts. Tobious was told that someone had come briefly six years ago preaching in these villages and then left. Since that time they had been hoping someone would come and tell them more. Tobious and Geoffrey shared the gospel then and there and 14 believed upon the Lord!

Our goal is to see a church planted in Bari with a shepherd. I have seen, time after time, where evangelism takes place in a village, whether through open air preaching or the Jesus film, and many believe. Then, either because there are no shepherds willing to relocate or there is no provision for them to do so, the new believers are left like sheep without a shepherd. Geoffrey has agreed to be the shepherd of the church in Bari but has no resources and little biblical training. This is where RAU, through you, can come alongside the local church and assist in the planting of this church. This would be the second church in which RAU is directly involved in planting. The other is Obongi Town Church led by Pastor Godfrey, about whom we have written much. Our focus is to see churches where there is not one single one. Places which have no church ought to take precedence in church planting over places which have one or several churches in them already. The Bari Church, like Obongi Town church, will be made up of almost all new believers who, all the more, need shepherds trained in the Word and walking in the Spirit. Godfrey is doing a fine job in Obongi and we pray that we can assist Geoffrey and others in the same way. Please pray for these new churches and for us as we walk arm in arm with them.

We are also actively working indirectly to see churches planted where there are none. We do this through our pastors/church leaders retreats and by going out to local churches teaching and equipping. RAU’s main purpose is to come alongside pastors and church leaders in order to strengthen and equip them so that they can “equip the saints for the work of ministry” (Ephesians 4:12). Many of the pastors in our West Nile region have not had the blessing and benefit of attending Bible College or seminary and they are very eager to receive resources that will aid them in their work. Our model is found in 2 Timothy 2:2 where the Apostle Paul exhorts Timothy to entrust to faithful men (who will also be able to teach others) what he has taught Timothy. Everything is passed along. In this way, the truth of the Gospel does not become a stagnant pond, but a life-giving, outward-flowing river of life.

unnamed (6) — Studying in the Hall of Tyrannus

Paul demonstrated this model in his own life when, as recorded in Acts 19:10 by Luke, he taught daily in the Hall of Tyrannus for two years, “so that all the residents of Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.” Paul himself did not reach each resident of Asia, but those who heard Paul told others who told others. This is the ministry fruit we hope for at Reaching Africa’s Unreached. We want the Gospel and all the truths of the Bible to be that life-giving river making its way out to all the West Nile Region and beyond!

unnamed (11) — Seeking to walk out 2 Timothy 2:2

Biblical discipleship is key for the church to be able to reach the unreached. J.C. Ryle (1816-1900) has correctly said, “Since Satan cannot destroy the gospel, he has often neutralized its usefulness by addition, subtraction, or substitution.” When you pray and sacrificially help us you are helping to destroy the works of Satan.

When Carol wrote last I was in the midst of another bout of malaria. Thank you all for your sincere prayers. It had laid me low from last Friday -Monday. As per doctor’s orders (Carol) I was allowed to get up and do some work on Tuesday. This past week we have concentrated on creating a fire line around the perimeter of RAU’s 17 acre. We are now in the beginnings of the hot/dry season and you may remember last time we had some close calls from surrounding wildfires. We are also digging around and mulching our young mango trees. We have bagged around 865 kilos of dried soybeans harvested from the RAU land which we will seek to sell. One hundred percent of these proceeds will go directly back into the ministry. The same thing will be true when we begin to harvest the many mangoes from our newly planted trees. When the rains begin again we will plant more. Our perimeter security wall is coming along nicely. We are grateful for a wonderful building crew from whose expertise we will benefit and have benefited.

Work is progressing well on the veranda security wall. The outside of the stub wall will have matching flagstone and the inside will be plastered/painted. The gap between the wall and top will have decorative metal work.

Weighing and sacking our soybean harvest.

There were also six pastors who came by this last week for prayer and encouragement. On a weekly basis many stop by RAU. We see these times also as being a part of God’s plan for us living here. We can send them on their way refreshed in the Lord and packed with resources, both for them and their churches.

All these are reasons why we believe it is the Lord’s will to get more resources here via a second container. Already 700 pounds of gospel tracts in English, Madi, and Aringa and 800 pounds of books from The Gospel Coalition International Outreach are on pallets at our home church, Lifegate. Our biggest desire is to pack 5,000 ESV Global Study Bibles into the container. As we have written previously, we can purchase them at a 70% discount and have them shipped to Lifegate for $10 a Bible. We have $3,000 of the $50,000 needed to buy these excellent, pastoral resources. Please pray and believe with us for the remaining funds and give if you can. All the information you need is at our web page here:

https://reachingafricasunreached.org/fill-the-container-study-bibles-books-and-more/

Carol and I, as well as the whole RAU team, realize we could not be doing what we are doing without the sacrificial and loving support you give us. You are the Lord’s means of grace for us who labor joyfully in the field the Lord has given us. Thank you and God Bless you!

On a personal note, please pray for Carol and me during this Christmas season that the Lord would minister peace and grace in those times we desperately miss out loving family back in America. Thank you!

May you have a blessed and merry Christmas!

Jacob (Carol) Lee

Blog: www.ReachingAfricasUnreached.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ReachingAfricasUnreached

For those who have asked, small packages and letters may safely be sent to:

Jacob & Carol Lee, PO. 55, Moyo Uganda, East Africa

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Back in the Saddle Again

On November 23, 2014November 23, 2014 By Jacob LeeIn Discipleship, News and Status Updates

Pastors at RAU Retreat

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ”

Carol and I have now been back at RAU a little less than a week. We both have come back from our visit to the USA encouraged by the love shown to us by family, friends, and the various churches we fellowshipped with. The love and support we have from so many is just another confirmation of the open door the Lord has given to us and Reaching Africa’s Unreached. For the gospel to advance in areas of the world where there is little or no witness of Christ’s life,death and resurrection we, as followers of Christ, must work hand in hand to bring the gospel ( Romans 10:13-17 ) to unreached areas. The Lord has set us in such a place and, together with you, we are continually seeking to make Christ known where He is not known. There are vast areas in the West Nile (Northwestern region) of Uganda with not a single church! Partnering with you we have the joy of bringing the glorious gospel and of being a part of Christ building His church in this region of the world. Thank you for your continual prayers and support! May the Lord richly bless you!

We spent a couple of days in Kampala getting work done on the Land Cruiser, buying supplies, and purchasing a solar powered submersible water pump which also can run via generator. We made good time on our trip here to RAU from Kampala. There are more sections of road which have been improved. Because of the many big trucks at the Laropi Nile River crossing we had to wait awhile. After crossing and heading up the steep incline out of the Nile River basin I ran over a sharp object and had an immediate flat tire. After a lot of sweating, Sam and I got the spare on and we made it to RAU. Our drive ended up being about 12 hours.

It was so good to see all our friends at RAU. We are also happy to find that our immediate area is more stable and peaceful than when we left. There are efforts on the part of both the Madi and Kuku tribes for reconciliation. The Uganda government is also trying to help those whose homes were burned and there is cooperation between the UPDF (Ugandan army) and SPLA (South Sudanese army) in patrolling the area. Keep praying for both tribes as tensions remain under the surface. Tribalism’s only cure is Jesus!

Two men with Davis & Shirtliff arrived Thursday with the water pump,solar panels, and accessories. We had some challenges pulling the old pump out and setting the new submersible pump,a Grundfos SQF, in. The pump is now quickly and noiselessly pulling water up to our 10,000 liter tower tank which gravity feeds into the Guesthouse, pastor’s quarters (as well as any future facilities). The pump gets its energy directly from the sun via roof solar panels…no batteries, inverters, and NO loud generator using expensive and sometimes hard-to-get diesel. This is yet another grand blessing to better equip Reaching Africa’s Unreached to serve pastors and others who come to stay with us. Thank you Lord and thank you to those who have given!

Another project which will start soon because of the gifts of God’s people is the building of 4′ stub wall with iron work above it around the outside of the veranda of the Guesthouse. This need was mentioned while we were caring for and protecting refugees on the veranda during the recent tribal conflict. This extra perimeter gives extra common sense security and privacy to the Guesthouse.

As the Lord provides,future building projects include more pastor’s quarters and a branch of the Hall of Tyrannus in Obongi which would also double for the new church plant there. Obongi Town Church is pastored by Godfrey who has been receiving some training at RAU. We have the land purchased in Obongi but are still struggling with the resistance of powerful people in the town who oppose the work of the gospel. You may remember that Godfrey has been physically assaulted twice and he ,as well as RAU, has received threats. We would not want to build until those issues are resolved. The pastors’ quarters would be at RAU and would allow us to keep more pastors for retreats and also could be used if we are able to open a full fledged Bible School to train pastors for work in the West Nile.

Late on the 22nd, Sam picked up Ron Zeiner, Doug Neel, and Mark Borman at the Entebbe airport. They will make their trek to RAU on the 25th and will be bringing their God given gifts to the people of Yumbe District, Obongi sub county, and for a pastors retreat here at RAU. The pastors will all be from Moyo District. Ron is a returnee and is an excellent Bible teacher. Doug will be teaching and sharing agricultural resources and expertise. Mark,a farmer, will share his love of Jesus and farming experiences. One the reasons RAU is here is to host short-term missions teams like this. We can match people’s giftings with avenues of ministry.

We are actively seeking to bringing another container to RAU. This container would primarily be filled with resources for pastors,church leaders, teachers in the region. I have set a page a specific page entitled Fill the Container: Bible,Books, and More at the RAU blog site with all the pertinent information. Please take a look at that page and pray about helping.

Lastly, on a personal note, please continue in your prayers for Carol and me. These first weeks back are always the most difficult for us as we have tasted the joy, once again, of being with family and loved ones. Playing with and loving on our four grandchildren was especially delightful. We do have joy in our calling being here but it is a joy mixed sadness of our separation from family.

Thank you and may God bless you,

Jacob (Carol) Lee

Blog: www.ReachingAfricasUnreached.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ReachingAfricasUnreached

For those who have asked, small packages and letters may safely be sent to:

Jacob & Carol Lee, PO. 55, Moyo Uganda, East Africa

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