We had a good meeting on July 4th with leading Imams and Sheikhs from Yumbe and Northern Uganda. I cannot think of any better way we could have celebrated the 4th of July than to proclaim freedom for the captives and rescue from darkness to light!
Two weeks ago we had our first meeting. First and foremost, I want to thank you, all who prayed for this God-ordained gathering. For it to happen once was unprecedented and for it to happen a second time was evidence of God’s sovereign grace. More get together’s are also on the docket.
We were together for around four intense hours. The setting was to be a back and forth dialog rather than a debate and, for the most part, that was followed. We (Preston Sink from Florida, Zora, Charles, and a couple of young men from Pilgrim Church) were treated respectfully and hospitably. We, in turn, sought to exhibit the love of Christ in our words and actions.
Preston’s heart is as big as he is. His warm friendly spirit was much enjoyed by everyone!
In the beginning, we again gave out reading glasses for those who didn’t come the first time. Others brought the reading eyeglass numbers for family to whom we also gave reading glasses. Each man also received one complete treatment for malaria. Resources such as the New Testaments in Aringa, ESV Global Study Bibles,the book, Seeking Allah Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Jesus, Bible Stories in Arabic and various tracts in Arabic, Swahili, Aringa, and English were given to those who did not receive copies the first time.
One malaria treatment was given to each Imam and Sheikh
An Imam using his new reading glasses to go over the material given him before our meeting start. This Imam was right at 7 foot tall and was over all butcheries, making sure all slaughtering was done in accordance with Islamic standards.
I began with some introductory points to set the stage for the discussions. Then Preston, along with some Imams and Sheikhs who were not with us the first time, introduced themselves. It was such a joy to have Preston with us. His love for Jesus and his joy in Him shone brightly.
Introductory points to set the stage for the discussions.
The Khard (leader of the leaders) gave me the bulk of the time to speak; my primary aim was to proclaim the Jesus of the Bible. Then one of them spent time speaking on who Muslims believe Jesus to be and gave a rebuttal to the points I had made. By then they had to go to their prayers. It is Ramadan.
When they returned, Preston and I shared briefly with them. They, in turn, had several who spoke briefly again. We all left on friendly terms and wanting to meet again. A number of them stated again that this type of dialog has never happened there before. Charles did a wonderful job of interpreting and being a part of organizing the meeting with the Khard.
Who is Jesus?
“So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”
Isaiah 55:11
The Muslims turn on “Who Is Jesus?”
Helping find a verse in the Qur’an
Then Preston shared briefly and well from Matthew 16:13-17 and I also shared briefly on the point that Jesus was indeed a prophet and much more… both in the Qur’an and the Bible Jesus is called the “Word”, both state He was sinless, both say He was born of a virgin, both state He is alive in heaven and coming back to judge the earth….. Jesus is the “I AM“ in Exodus 3:14. I then urged them to follow Jesus of the Bible!
Final comments from one of the leading Muslim “evangelists” in Northern Uganda.
I firmly believe in the power of the gospel (Romans 1:16)! You could see them in deep thought while hearing the clear message of gospel for second time and the new comers for the first time. Each of them have the Bible and Aringa New Testament in their hands along with a book which gives a clear testimony of God’s gracious, saving work in the life a once-devout Muslim. Pray that the the Lord will open their hearts and give them eyes to see just like He has done for you and me!
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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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“Planted in the house of the Lord, they shall flourish in the courts of our God. [Growing in grace] they shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap [of spiritual vitality] and [rich in the] verdure [of trust, love, and contentment].”
Psalm 92:13-14 (Amplified Version)
In the context of current societal values, the elderly can often feel obsolete…docked…useless. However, in the Kingdom context, this is not to be. At a time in their lives when “older” Christians have the most wisdom, perspective and, by God’s grace, spiritual growth, “old age” can be the time of greatest fruitfulness or effectiveness in the Kingdom of God!
And that’s what Jacob and I are telling ourselves…and each other! Hmmmm!
Never have we experienced more clearly the truth of the scripture in 2 Corinthians 4: 16: “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” We keenly feel the reality of our outer self wasting away and, yet, by the grace of God, we have never seen the prize so clearly or felt a continually renewed yearning to press on in the things that really matter. So…if you see Jacob and me getting a little “sappy” and “green” you’ll know what’s going on!
A week ago, Jacob, Zorah and I, along with a vehicle full of passengers, went to Gbare and Arapi to follow up with the new believers there. One of the main items on the agenda was negotiating with the elders (leaders in the community) the details for the land which is to be purchased for the Gbari/Arapi church meeting place and a home for its Pastor, Geoffrey, and his family. That took up most of our time there, but it was important to make headway on this project.
Members of the Gbari/Arapi community greeting us with song.Negotiation process…walking out the boundaries.Continuing the process of negotiationDescending from their “mountain top” experience
Things were looking positive!
After agreements were reached everyone met together for a lunch prepared by the Pastor’s wife and other ladies. Following lunch, Jacob encouraged the gathered crowd with an excellent teaching on some of the attributes of God while I met with the healthcare workers to divide up the medicines which we had brought along. Our friend and fellow missionary, Denise Carlsen, had brought us a box of Ma’di Bibles from Yei. We were able to distribute some of them at this time.
Gathered for lunch followed by a teaching on some of the attributes of God.Geoffrey, missionary Pastor of Gbari Community ChurchGeoffrey’s wifeMedicines being divided between two clinicsThe two healthcare workers (Aya and Gbari).Three Pastors, Geoffrey, Tobias and Pasquino: dividing up the Ma’di Bibles so that each area where churches are springing up can have copies of the New Testament. (The Ma’di language still does not have a translation of the Old Testament, although it is in the works.)
Finishing out such a day as we enjoyed in Gbari brings with it the satisfaction that fulfilling of one of the central goals of Reaching Africa’s Unreached (RAU) – strengthening local pastors so that they can strengthen their people – has made progress.
In between outings, it has been one of Jacob’s greatest joys to pour himself and resources into young men who show promise and a calling to being a shepherd/Pastor. The two pictures below show Jacob and a young man, Patrick (full of zeal and promise), talking under the mango tree. It was Jacob’s pleasure to provide him with a bag of resources from RAU and a Kindle library of books through the ministry of Delmar Hager (Study To Be Approved).
Last Friday, as planned, we traveled to Yumbe District to a town called Okpotani where we had received permission by the township leaders to set up near the local market to do open air preaching. While we were waiting to receive instructions as to where to set up the sound equipment, the Youth Group from Pilgrims Church (Church of Uganda), Jacob, Zorah and other members from the local Church, handed out copies of John Piper’s “Quest For Joy” (in Aringa and English) and talked to many of the people making their way to the market.
While the sound equipment and instruments were getting their final adjustments, a worship team from the Okpotani Church of Uganda drew the crowds with some rousing worship songs. They are a faithful and joyful group of men and women!
A message from the Word of God from a local PastorMembers of the Youth Group from Pilgrim’s Church in YumbeSong and danceJacob’s favorite perch from which to preachCalling for a response from the listening crowd. There were nearly 50 who came forward. Follow up is forthcoming.
We thank each of you who specifically prayed for this outreach! Please continue to pray for the discipleship process. Pray for the men of this area to find a meaningful life in Christ along with meaningful work rather than a mind-numbing existence in alcoholism . Pray for the women who struggle to maintain their families that they would find hope and help in the Savior. Pray that they all would be “oaks of righteousness, trees planted by the Lord to reveal His splendor.” (Isaiah 61:3)
Thank you, too, for the prayers you offered up for the outreach to Oku, in the Metu Mountains. This last Tuesday, Jacob, Zorah and Mindra accompanied Tobias and some of his church members to the very remote village of Oku – so remote, in fact, that they had to park the vehicle and hike over hill and dale to reach it! It was only slightly comical to see, the next day, some hobbling men who weren’t use to the rugged terrain of these mountains! However, 10 people responded to the offer of salvation through Christ as it was shared in that village! That makes every aching muscle worth it! Here is the link to several videos and photos which Zorah took of the trip:
Waiting to set out to Oku…in the rain. Thankfully, the rain did not continue for long.Along the steep and rocky trail
Meeting a young girl who just lost her mother. RAU hopes to provide some help for her.Grandpa’s love…Praying for the gatheringGathering in Oku10 people responded to the offer of salvation through Jesus
Short YouTube Videos of time in the Metu Mountains Oku/Ijujo region:
When they finished up in Oku they hiked back up to where the vehicle was parked and headed to Ijujo where several hundred people were waiting at Ijujo Baptist Church to be refreshed in the Word of God and to receive some medicines. There are no end of opportunities in the Metu mountains. It is the goal of RAU to come alongside the Pastors and leaders in this region to ensure that solid discipleship happens and that the church becomes firmly rooted in the knowledge and love of Christ. The prayer that Paul prayed for the Ephesians is what we pray for the Church scattered throughout the Metu Mountains (specifically) and in the West Nile region (generally)!
Coming into IjujoA large gathering waits…Words of truth and encouragement
“For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love,may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:14-19
What an overwhelming and impossible task – from a human perspective! But… thanks be to God who did not leave us without hope, but gave us a mighty Savior who did not leave us alone but gave us the awesome Holy Spirit to empower us for that task which He called us to do!
” Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3: 20-21
April 2, Jacob, Zorah and Pastor Henery set off for Obongi where Pastor Godfrey had arranged for a meeting with some of the Imams and other Muslims with whom Godfrey has been in dialogue. In past visits, RAU had been able to supply some literature to these men, including an ESV Study Bibles, a Arabic story book highlighting stories from the Bible, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus (by Nabeel Qureshi) and others. They wanted to meet to discuss what they have been reading.
Receiving a message from God’s Word in Luke 15
They met under a large Muvule tree along the main road through Obongi. Jacob gave a teaching from Luke 15, directing everyone’s gaze to Jesus. Afterward, a local healthcare worker handed out medicines which were provided through the generosity of those who support RAU and are a “fleshing out” of the love of Christ to the many Muslims in Obongi. Jacob also handed out some of the last reading glasses we have (limited to number 2.00’s). There was one more person who just could not read without the help of reading glasses, so Jacob gave him his own pair. By the end of the visit there must have been at least 100 people who had gathered. Our prayer is that the Lord would open their eyes to the beauty of Christ and that faith in His life and sacrifice would find a place in their hearts.
Medicines to be given (for Malaria, dyspepsia, worms, fungal infections and other diseases)Crowd gathered around the healthcare worker who was prescribing the medicines to those who came with ailmentsHanding out reading glasses and tracts (John Piper’s “Quest For Joy” in Ma’diWomen and children also cameNew sight with the help of Number 2.00’s!Reading a John Piper book in Swahili
Today, Zorah, Jacob and Godfrey headed out to Gbari (not without a few “knots” to untangle beforehand) to finalize the transaction on the land for the Church building. It all went well. Now for a few signatures from the sub-county department. That is worth celebrating!
A view from the top of the property looking downGathered at the topDue to the rain the Land Cruiser became the “office” where papers were signed
Speaking of celebrations, I had my 55th birthday “the other day” and we were blessed to celebrate it with our good friend, Denise Carlsen, who is living in Moyo for the time being – until it becomes clear where the Lord wants her to settle. She had shown the folks where she is currently staying how to make guacamole and chips…man! That was good! Thanks, Denise, for that memorable celebration.
The expansion of the tukalu near the mango tree is coming along nicely. It is as beautiful as it will be useful in the future when we are either housing visitors from the States (or elsewhere) or added room for 8 more pastors for a retreat bringing our total number of beds for pastors at retreat to 26.
The tractor which Jacob was wanting to hire for plowing the ground finally arrived today.
Thank you to all who have given towards the goal of getting 5000 ESV Global Study Bibles to load in the container! We are making headway towards that goal. Don’t forget about the other resources we have requested that will benefit pastors here in the West Nile region. Bosco, a Pastor/friend of ours (who is a teacher as well as a pastor near Obongi) and we (RAU) were featured in an article which was written for The Gospel Coalition International Outreach. The article highlights why filling up and getting another container out here is so important.
It’s rainy season now…it rains pretty much every day, turning this place, once again, into a lush and green paradisaical location! A great place to grow “sappy” and “green” in our old age!
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“This hill, though high, I covet to ascend; The difficulty will not me offend. For I perceive the way to life lies here. Come, pluck up, heart; let’s neither faint nor fear. Better, though difficult, the right way to go, Than wrong, though easy, where the end is woe.”
― John Bunyan, The Pilgrim’s Progress
“And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint.“
Galatians 6:9
In Arua
Jon Bloom wrote this in an article about “plodding“: “Purpose to be a plodder. A plodder keeps moving. A plodder perseveres. A plodder presses on. A plodder knows the disappointment of unrealized ideals, feels the fear of failure and exposed deficiencies, and the ambiguity of too many demands, options, and tasks. But a plodder isn’t immobilized by them. He or she presses on in the faith that God will supply the needed strength (1 Peter 4:11), wisdom (James 1:5), and direction (Proverbs 3:6).“
In Arua
Most of what we do here at Reaching Africa’s Unreached is a “plodding” along in the tasks we have been given (and have chosen) to do. As Johann Wolfgang von Goethe says, “In the realm of ideas everything depends on enthusiasm… in the real world all rests on perseverance.” What is recorded here is our day to day, doing-what-we-know-to-do activities (done, hopefully, in a faithful and joyful way).
A young girl who came with intestinal troubles to receive help
Since our last retreat the pace has slowed, but only long enough to plan the next thing. So often, too, the “next thing” just shows up, so we are learning flexibility and an attitude (I don’t say we have these attitudes down pat – but we are ever learning) of servanthood and compassion for whatever situation or person that shows up! Many times it is a Pastor or Christian who needs a resource or some encouragement. And often it is someone with a medical/physical issue which needs care and resources. Both of these things happened just today: Jacob received a young man who was looking for helpful theological resources; I received an elderly woman with conjunctivitis who needed help with the medication; also today we both spent time counseling a young man who was having pastoral and personal problems. That is life – no matter where one lives – and plodding on faithfully and joyfully is our calling.
On the way to Arua
Our young student was happy to see us and greeted us enthusiastically with vigorous hugs. I am sure she thought we might not come since it was so late. It was a joy to see her and her environment and to provide her with some treats and supplies which she needed. Her mother sent along some home-cooked goodies (which also tells of the work of the Holy Spirit in the softening of this mother’s heart for her daughter!). It was a joy to also have an outlet for motherly love and encouragement and prayer for “N.” Please keep praying for her to grow in her new found faith and her mother and other family members that they would know and experience the love and grace of Jesus through the Word of God and through the love of Christians in Yumbe.
Meanwhile, back at the mechanic shop, Jacob and Zorah, as mentioned above, were hanging out, waiting for an ever-growing list of problems to be found and fixed. This story, though it could be seen as a frustration and delay, has the providence and kindness of God written all over it! Along the bumpy and dusty patch of road between Yumbe and Koboko, one particular bump brought about a particular sound which, though it had a sort of musical clang to it, was NOT music to Jacob’s ears! When he checked he found a broken stabilizer bracket in the the front end. The reason we can see God’s kindness in this is that it happened on our way to a place where something could be done to fix it – rather than on some remote “road” in the Metu mountains where, apart from a miracle, nothing could have been done to fix it and no wrecker would have been available to come and haul the Land Cruiser to town! Even the ever-growing list of problems was a blessing because the problems were identified in a place and at a time where they could be seen and fixed. This is a blessing indeed as we look forward to some rugged outings in the near future.
Checking things outWorking on a double battery system. Jacob also wants to get a winch install to be prepared for the bush roads in the rainy season.Outdoor garage
This Friday, March 20th, Jacob has been invited by some Koboko Pastors (who attended a RAU Retreat) to come to Koboko for a day of teaching for them and fellow shepherds. I can’t think of many groups of Christians who would do this, but these men asked him to come and teach on the Biblical view of suffering, a topic which Jacob normally includes in the Retreat curriculum but which was left out due to a time crunch. He may be able to provide 2 sessions of teaching so that their organizational effort can be maximized. We so appreciate the desire of these leaders to grow in their knowledge of and obedience to the Word of God! Please be praying for this event. Jacob, Zorah and Joseph (who organized the event and is spending some time here with us) will go Friday morning and then Jacob and Zorah will come back on Saturday. There will be 50 or more leaders present.
Angurini Joseph, organizer, song leader
Next Tuesday, March 24th, we will head to Gbari (“Bah-ree“) for another day of discipleship teaching for new believers and medication distribution in the community. (One of the bounties of our visit to Arua was finding a wholesale pharmaceutical shop where we were able to get de-worming medicines and to fill a wish list of medications for a nurse in the Gbari area whose clinic was in desperate need of medicines.) Gbari is the place in the Metu Mountains where a fledgling church was started and where Geoffrey, from Aya Baptist, has been sent as a missionary Pastor along with his family. Nothing short of revival has been happening in this remote and rugged region. It is RAU’s commitment to stand with men who are sent to hard-to-reach and hard-to-stay places so that the living Church of the Living God can find a firm and growing foothold in a spiritual desert.
“The work of evangelism is never complete until the one evangelized becomes an evangelizer.”
Dr. Herschel Hobbs
Working together to spread the fame of King Jesus!
With regard to this, we are asking for financial help on behalf of the Gbari church for $1000 which would purchase one half acre, build of a simple grass thatched church structure, a tukalu for Geoffrey and his family and a latrine for the church members to use. Please pray for a desire and means to supply this need.
On Friday, March 27th, Jacob will do some open air preaching in a village market somewhere near Yumbe town. It is a market Friday so more than the usual amount of people will be there. Virtually all of the listeners will be Muslims. Please pray for “plowed ground” in the hearts of those who will hear the Best News Ever and for heart-penetrating and wise words from the preacher!
One resource that has been an immense help in the Yumbe and Obongi area is the book called, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, by Nabeel Qureshi. It is an autobiographical story of a young Pakistani man whose journey took him from a sincere devotion to Allah and the tenets of Islam to deep faith in the saving work of Christ over a long period of questioning, searching and with the help of a humble, loving Christian friend. We have placed this book into the hands of several Imams and other Muslims as well as into the hands of Christian leaders for whom this resource will be a benefit in their interactions with Muslims. Just this weekend we heard of the testimony of the son of a Muslim man who died. The son came to stay in his uncle’s home (who is a Christian) and, after reading this book, converted to Christ from Islam because the questions that he had were answered in this book. Please consider purchasing copies of this for us to bring back from our Stateside visit which is coming up soon and/or to be placed in the container.
On the following Tuesday, March 31st, we (and I am tentatively including myself in the “we“) will, once again, head up the Metu Mountains and then hike over rough terrain to another remote and virtually unreached village called, “Oku.” From what we have heard, there has been little or no reach of The Best News Ever into this village. Pray that as the Gospel Story is shared hearts will “see and savor Jesus Christ” (John Piper) and will gladly trust in His lavish love and sacrifice for them! Pray that lasting fruit would be borne and that a thriving Church could grow there with the help of faithful disciple-makers.
We are so happy to report some fruit and progress on the medical need and provision of treatment that was written about a good while ago. Many of you may remember “Mildred Forgive,” the young baby girl with hydrocephalus. Recently, her mother brought her by for us to see her progress and to receive some help to get Mildred Forgive to her next appointment. Oh. My. Goodness! The transformation is amazing, as you will see in the photos below! Thank you for giving and praying and loving!
Pray for MIldredPrayers and love for Mildred Forgive bear fruitHealthy, chubby little girl
The building and renovation of the tukalu near the house is coming along nicely. Once finished, it will accommodate 4 double bunks and a queen-sized bed. It will have an enlarged bathroom and a sitting room attached. Not only will we be able to include 8 more pastors at the retreats, but we will have a nice set-up for a visiting couple or family who wants to stay for a while for ministry.
The expanded Tukalu; the slab to the right is ready to receive the 2nd container. The roof will extend over both containers to make a handy-dandy work space between the two.
Please also remember our “Fill the Container Drive.” Praise the Lord, we have funds for 2000 of the 5000 Global ESV Study Bibles we are hoping for. It is $10 per Bible, including shipping to Seguin, if we buy them in bulk (5000). The money for purchasing and shipping the container here is already in place. We only have to fill the container with the hoped for supplies.
As we look towards the rainy season, we have as a major priority the mounting of a winch on the front of the Land Cruiser to help extricate us out of any “muddy situations” which may arise.
Jacob is also hoping soon to get the ground plowed and ready for planting another crop of soybeans and a good number more of grafted mango trees. This will happen once there have been some ground-soaking rains to soften up the dirt.
Yesterday (Tuesday, March 17th) Jacob took the whole day to refresh his soul in reading Jesus Continued…Why the Spirit Inside You is Better Than Jesus Beside You, by J.D. Greear. Jacob reported that it is one of the BEST books he has ever read on the work and role of the Holy Spirit in a Christian’s life. He was personally encouraged, refreshed and enlivened by it. He highly recommends the book!
I am enjoying Zorah’s love for and interest in guitar, music and worship. We have a growing, common repertoire of songs and are enjoying practicing it has been refreshing to harmonize and play “the eggs” (percussion instrument in the shape of colorful eggs!) Maybe, ONE DAY, we will include a video of us singing one of the songs!
Zorah, who is interning with us.
We don’t hear as often from Sam these days. He is very busy, immersed in his Nursing studies. We are continuing to pray for him that the Lord would bless his mind and that Sam would be prepared for even greater service as he fine tunes his skills as a nurse. He has been such a blessing to us at RAU and we are grateful for his partnership and leadership in RAU.
Nurse Sam, doing his thing!
Patrick Bukenya is doing well, along with his family. He is doing a fabulous job of leading at First Presbyterian and is a vital liaison for RAU. His children, Genesis and Gabby are growing and blossoming beautifully. Vickie continues to show great wisdom and leadership in her profession as a Pharmacist. Patrick has given us a good report on the 8 children that were sponsored to attend the school which was started by First Presbyterian Church of Uganda. See them looking “smart” (the Uganda term for “beautiful”) in the photos below!
Patrick, Vickie, Gabby (left) and Genesis (right)The Moyo area children at First Presbyterian Church’s School who are being sponsored.Richard, from South Sudan at First Presbyterian; standing straight on his feet after club foot surgery.
The men and women who help us here at RAU on a daily basis are such a blessing to us. Our love and appreciation for them grows daily. We are blessed to have them as co-workers with us in this West Nile Region of Uganda. They, especially, understand the daily plodding in faithfulness, but they are seeing the bigger picture which is a steady progress in the Kingdom of God and blessings that come through faithfulness.
Working on the front fence line.Odendi (Zakeo), Mindra, Pastor Henery, Mundrugo, and John
Lucy!
We cannot end a newsletter without also expressing our gratitude for the Rope Holders without whom we could not plod faithfully and joyfully! Your financial support, prayers, love and enthusiasm are to us like the air we breathe – absolutely vital! May the Lord bless your lives as you bless us!
Thanks for reading this.
Love, Carol (and Jacob)
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 Lee
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“…While you also cooperate by your prayers for us [helping and laboring together with us]. Thus [the lips of] many persons [turned toward God will eventually] give thanks on our behalf for the grace (the blessing of deliverance) granted us at the request of the many who have prayed.”
2 Corinthians 1:11 (Amplified Version emphasis mine)
This verse expresses the heart of this short note of thanks to those who have prayed for us and especially for those prayer requests in my last newsletter. You can find the previous newsletter here: https://reachingafricasunreached.org/2015/02/09/revival-fires/. You need to know how the Lord has moved since last writing so you too can join in thanksgiving and praise to our heavenly Father!
In Arua
Because of sponsorship eight primary students from Moyo are now all settled in and have started school at Covenant Presbyterian School in Kampala.
While in Arua I got some front end work done on the Land Cruiser. It has been taking quite a beating in our outreaches. We also purchased bulk supplies of beans, rice, sugar, posho, and Royco (spices used in cooking), and traded an empty cooking gas tank for a full one. We have two upcoming pastor’s retreats and we go through a lot food. Buying in bulk in Arua saves us money. Please pray for the pastors from Congo and Arua who will be with us 17th – 20th and another group of Congo pastors March 3rd – 6th.
The roads, especially in the Metu Mountains, have been very hard on the Land Cruiser.
Some money was given to help the local child who was brought here by her mother who had an umbilical hernia repair at age 3. We will be sending her to Moyo hospital for an ultra sound and will seek a referral to Gulu’s Lachor Hospital, which specializes in children. Depending on what needs to be done, we will see if the donation will cover all the costs. Pray that it does!
Preaching in Ayo
The day after writing the last newsletter we went back into the Metu Mountains for another evangelism outreach. The Metu Mountains (Southern Appalachian size) stretch on our east side. We went to Ayo, which was the last village among of string of villages we preached in (Gbarai to Arapi to Duku and Ayo.) We drove as far as we could and then walked the rest of the way into Ayo. A little over 30 adults and many children gathered for the preaching of the Word. I preached my heart out and the Lord came down! At first it seemed that there would be no response to my exhortations/pleading with them; then, one older lady stood and as soon as she did 19 other adults stood to make open professions to follow Jesus. Our hearts leapt with joy along with the angels (Luke 15:10). After sharing more and getting names, we, along with the local clinic nurse (she also confessed Christ in Ayo), gave out many medicines which RAU brought along. Upon leaving we were told that a woman who could not make the walk (because of being burned badly as child) wanted salvation. We walked down to the stream and met her. Geoffrey shared the gospel and she immediately believed! Thank you for your prayers! Pray now that we can work out strategies for discipleship and the planting of a church there. It is too far of a walk to Gbari. There is one more village beyond Lea in a nearby string of hills that we know of which still needs to be reached. Plans are set in motion to go there soon. Keep praying. God is hearing your prayers!
Those standing are the ones who are saying “I trust in Jesus for salvation and want to follow Him”!
You Tube Video in Ayo:
Tomorrow I am preaching at Laropi Baptist Town Church and next Sunday, the 22nd, in Pilgrim Church of Uganda in Yumbe Town. Later in the day we will have open air preaching (following the example of George Whitefield) in Kuru market. Kuru is just outside of Yumbe and is considered by the Christians in Yumbe (that I have talked with) to have the most ardent Muslims in Yumbe District. It was confirmed to me by two Christian “men of the soil” that 95% of the people of Kuru are Muslims. I am asking/imploring you all to pray daily and fervently that the gospel would make inroads into the hearts of the people in Kuru.
We have already been in Kuru on several occasions for one on one witnessing and handing out tracts in Aringa.Kuru market
On this Valentine’s Day I am reminded of the grand blessing Carol is to me and to so many others. True love is exhibited not only in words but with words that are accompanied by actions. My dear wife of 33 years is a person who exhibits this kind of love for Jesus and His church, her family, friends, people of another culture, and for me. She has left behind ones she deeply loves and the securities and comforts which come from living in America to be with me to serve Jesus whom we both supremely love! I love you, Carol, and I say that not just because it is Valentine’s Day! I am grateful she has followed this wild man to the African bush! This is why “security” is not an issue for Carol:
“Where does your security lie? Is God your refuge, your hiding place, your stronghold, your shepherd, your counselor, your friend, your redeemer, your savior, your guide? If He is, you don’t need to search any further for security.” (Elisabeth Elliot)
In a village church in Yumbe District
Thank you for all your prayers and support. Carol and I appreciate them and you. May the Lord richly bless you!
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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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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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.
While physical fires blazed around us in these hills the Holy Spirit was ablaze, opening eyes to Jesus
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 :
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!”
Discipleship in Gbari80% 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!”
Zorah and Charles in AruaHeading to RAU from Arua with John and CharlesActs 16:14?Divine appointments in KuruHow 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!Where there are roads we take them
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!”
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 HowartonPreparing medicines for distributionStanding: 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, MoyoProclaiming the gospel in the remote village a couple hours walk from CinyaWorking 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!Tea break and good fellowship
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!”
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 in Obongi with Godfrey interpreting
February 1st: “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.”
Preaching with Godfrey at my sideCarol 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 morningImams 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 creamsEnjoying….With one of the Imams. Pray for these Imams and all the Muslims who attended the church service.I can read…and it is the gospel!The largest Mosque in Obongi. The Imam was with us all morning!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!”
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 3rd :
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!
RAU’s 11th Retreat
Teaching:
Bob GadZorahYours trulyPastor Joseph from Maracha was our contact man for organizing this retreat. He also vibrantly led the music and interpreted into Lugbara
February 5th:
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!
Food and fellowship
ResourcesReading glasses and ESV Global Study BiblesStudy time
February 6th:
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:
This retreat was our 11th 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.
2 Timothy 2:2
February 8th (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.
Preaching in KatriniKatrini believersListening to the Word in Katrini Yumbe DistrictPray 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:
FrontSouthwest cornerThe East sideThis 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:
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.
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:
For those who have asked, small packages and letters may safely be sent to:
Jacob & Carol Lee, PO. 55, Moyo Uganda, East Africa
Our “wish lists” may be found at Amazon (Click on the “Wish List” link and type in our name or email address)
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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