Fellow Workers For the Truth

On August 9, 2015April 26, 2020 By Jacob LeeIn Discipleship

Fellow Workers For The Truth

by Carol

It has been our great pleasure and privilege to welcome our fellow worker, Ron Zeiner, back to RAU for 3 weeks of ministry. This is his third visit and we love the partnership with Ron that has flourished since Jacob and I made this place our home. We were also thrilled to have Nurse Sam back for a short visit as he takes a holiday from his studies.

The weeks prior to Ron’s arrival were busy ones for Jacob. There was harvesting of soybeans and then planting of new crops to be done (g-nuts, upland rice and beans). It is truly a good thing that Jacob finds some kind of pleasure in farming! It felt as though we were “under the gun” to try and finish up all the harvesting and planting before a busy season of ministry began, but we got it done in the “nick of time” with the help of our men and about 10 ladies who came specifically for harvesting and planting.

11748608_10204642968169981_2071404792_n — Beating soybeans out of their stalks

1465295_10204676889057982_349613418484302681_n — Shelling peanuts (G-nuts) for planting; This mama has some help.

11694078_10204676924858877_4370167476813331237_n — Weighing and sacking soybeans

2015-03-28 18.13.49 — Weed eating around the tukalus. Preparing for the retreats.

2015-03-27 19.55.02 — Zorah and I finished putting bedding on the bunks in the tukalus

Ron also made it “just in the nick of time!” His flight plans and his suitcases took a few twists and turns but he made it to Entebbe/Kampala and then he and Nurse Sam made it here the morning on which the retreat was to start. Ron’s suitcases took a few extra days but made it here in time to pass out the resources which we asked him to bring! You would never have known Ron was a weary traveler because he plunged right into the retreat schedule without missing a beat and with a joyful, servant’s heart.

11822310_10204717044861852_866969283383770084_n — Singing the meal blessing

11817215_10204717029141459_8097785791200316765_n — Always a student

Retreat # 14 brought 24 church leaders from Yumbe District, 17 men and 7 women. This one was a milestone in that, for the first time, we were able to invite women to the retreat to stay in our newly finished, “Lydia’s House.” Up to this time our facilities were not able to house both men and women. The women definitely got the better end of the deal as Lydia’s House has a metal roof, solar power and an en suite bathroom! Unfortunately, the tukalus have thatched roofs (which we hope to eventually convert to metal) and are not reliable cover during strong winds and rain (as one group found out when the roof started leaking during a night of heavy rain.) The next day we had to buy spear grass to repair the leak. Sorry guys! Thankfully, it rained hard only one of the nights. What a privilege to strengthen and encourage this group of men and women!

11836846_10204717031661522_7269277921388079369_n — One of the ladies reading the scripture reading in Aringa

11831691_10204717041621771_7514165135647353057_n — Enjoying the ESV Global Study Bible

11017243_10204717041101758_7693005025737354818_n — Beneficiary of reading glasses

11824049_10204726577540163_1794895045_n — 14th Retreat with Yumbe leaders

11232067_10204729964064824_5231073915673451026_n — The first ever guests of Lydia’s House

A little rain didn’t keep us from moving forward, though! The first thing we did was to hand out reading glasses to those who had need. At times like these we so appreciate all the folks who answered our requests for reading glasses. What a blessing to be able to provide them in order to make reading a pleasure rather than a strain!

2015-03-29 21.19.15 — Receiving reading glasses

11822609_10204717073222561_3684798671050617418_n — Introductions; can’t remember what was so funny

11822756_10204717033661572_4868858050939217688_n — Zorah, introducing himself

11800535_10204721255607118_4368706832193894002_n — A familiar face, Nurse Sam. Good to have him back during his holidays.

11825687_10204755275777601_4729500838243059013_n — Christine, a young lady we are training

11825021_10204755275337590_2359573193828858585_n — Annet: she is proving herself to be a gem

Jacob started off the sessions with opening remarks, introductions, announcements and a teaching on discipleship. Then it was a marathon run for Ron who took the next 5 sessions, teaching on the basics of hermeneutics, Jonah and 1 Peter. And, lastly, Jacob did a lesson on the Biblical view of suffering.

11800625_10204721266047379_4186135978000250681_n — Ron Zeiner; took the bulk of the teaching sessions

11825874_10204729956904645_3007241455716120303_n — Teaching on the Biblical view of suffering

For the first time, we had a whole session on agriculture. As I mentioned earlier, RAU, in partnership with M.A.R.S. (Missionary Agriculture Resource Services) which is founded by Doug Neel (who came with Ron and Mark about a year ago), started a pilot program which will benefit the pastors, their families and their congregations. Apiku Emmanuel (Emma) responsibility will be to not only educate the pastors (and for now we are starting with the pastors in the Metu Mountain region), but to follow up with them and their agricultural projects. He will help them make the most out of their current crops as well as inspire them for future projects which can become good income generators for both them and members of their congregations.

As we have mentioned in past posts, most pastors here are unable to be supported by the tithes and offerings of their congregations so it is imperative that we help them find ways of self-support. The retreat attendees were expressively happy to receive this kind of help. We are hoping that all goes well so we can build upon this new beginning. The goal is that if we teach the pastors how to make the most of their farming abilities they will be able to teach what they have learned to their congregations as well.

The Saturday after the retreat was a wonderful Sabbath from the busy-ness of the week. It was a beautiful day and all of us were able to enjoy rest and fellowship.

11825974_10204737000680735_3806657938106708725_n — The beautiful view to our east

11836713_10204736998800688_1425510100272392395_n — Jacob, Sam and Ron: solving the world’s problems in one fell swoop!

On Sunday, Jacob, Ron, Sam and Zorah headed to Yumbe District to worship with believers (Church of Uganda – Anglican) in a rural village in Yumbe district. After the service Sam was able to hold a clinic and hand out much needed medications, including de-worming for all the children. These people live 6 miles from the nearest clinic and there are no motor vehicles for easy transport. Emergent care is non-existent. The ladies did not want to let Sam go. The remainder of the drugs were left with the pastor who, in conjunction with a local nurse, will disburse the medications as needed. Zorah did a wonderful job of capturing the events of the day and the people.

11831768_10204742726103867_1511504034037196090_n — Nurse Sam getting ready for clinic; Charles is interpreting.

11831785_10204742753024540_6100675396379409151_n — Ron and Jacob, assisting under Nurse Sam’s orders and supervision.

11825228_10204742755104592_4907502261786487560_n — 500 de-worming tablets were handed out.

11873459_10204742725063841_6413594713806759758_n — Many, many women and children were served by Sam as they presented their problems and received medications

11242431_10204742659862211_2605758262017778321_n — Church service’s “*call to worship*“

Monday was a day, not only to prepare the facilities for the next Leader’s Retreat, but also for Ron and Jacob to refresh and prepare to teach again as the 15th Retreat was just around the corner. Normally, we like to space the retreats so as to allow a week in between for recuperating and catching up on correspondence and other matters of business. However, this time it could not be helped.

Tuesday came around quickly and our leaders arrived from Koboko bright and early for our 15th Leader’s Retreat!

11863346_10204752939759202_7371546702590299989_n — Leaders from Koboko arriving in a rented bus

11846619_10204752946839379_2539357825115938312_n — Warm and joyful greetings all the way around

11139386_10204752953679550_7094728072214195143_n — And the women, too!

11825041_10204752976760127_5019846970461040752_n — Registering and receiving resource bags

11828613_10204752962359767_3864364284564923845_n — The “*registration lady*“: Me!

11855807_10204753353049534_6302428658489401319_n — Breaking posho together!

11826071_10204753743179287_4350837079153256061_n — Passing out reading glasses to those with the need.

Fervent prayers

11036626_10204753732259014_230270751157220438_n — Introducing the items in the resource bag

11855657_10204755211415992_6002530683775738063_n — Relaxing between sessions under the mango tree in front of Lydia’s house

11870944_10204755217616147_3481895157290425772_n — The guys: hanging out between sessions

11037275_10204755218656173_676729696229054824_n — The women always add a lot of color

We pray the “riches of God’s grace” upon this group, that they can go back to their homes and churches energized, filled again with the fullness of the Spirit and joy and ready to entrust to faithful people who will, in turn, teach others whatever they have learned of the Lord through His word. “The word of God is living and active…!” (Hebrews 4:12)

11063820_10204759099793199_7317410667287139549_n — 2nd group staying in Lydia’s house

2015-04-06 18.24.07 — Leaders from Koboko, August 2015

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many who gave towards the Aringa New Testament Fund! We have enough right now to purchase 1375 Bibles! Praise God! We have surpassed Jacob’s initial goal! Needless to say, Jacob is thrilled. We still have about 2 weeks before we pick up the Bibles from Kampala, so if we can raise more money to include even more Aringa NT’s that would be great! According to “men of the soil” less than 1% of the Aringa are born again.

Next week, we will be participating in a conference hosted by Aya Baptist Church. Ron and Jacob will both do some teaching and I am working on something to share with the women (Gazing into the Mirror of God’s Word: How a Woman Should See Herself). Emma will also be teaching on agriculture while Sam will take care of medical needs.

On the heels of Ron’s departure will be the arrival of some more dear friends who visited once before: David Jones and Eric Williams (this time Eric will be bringing his wife, Kara – much to my happiness!) While they are here we will be hosting our 16th Retreat and after they leave we will have yet another retreat in September for Congolese church leaders. Please be praying for the on-going ministry!

Each and every interaction and ministry outreach underscores the need for a condensed Bible training program. We see how being solidly grounded in the Word of God will increase the scattering of God’s word to areas which have not received it and will anchor, in Christ, the hearts of those who are strengthened by it! The plan is to build a two-classroom building and then host 10-12 candidates for pastoral training in our current facilities. These candidates would be brought here for short periods of time to receive some intensive and condensed training in the word of God and pastoral care. Upon completion they would be sent back to their homes to serve where there is need. We ask you to consider this need in your prayers and giving.

Thanks for your very vital partnership in prayer and generous giving and in bringing your gifts and abilities here to used among us.

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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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New Testaments for the Unreached Aringa

On August 2, 2015September 19, 2015 By Jacob LeeIn Uncategorized

10514568_10202324916620141_6650291482688704266_n — An Aringa New Testament

Here is an update on my efforts to raise funds, specifically for Aringa New Testaments. At the end of August I will send my co-worker Zora to buy as many NT’s as we have money for. As of today, August 2nd, we have funds to purchase 595 Aringa New Testaments (at the current exchange rate). For $2.40 a piece Reaching Africa’s Unreached (RAU) can purchase them, transport them to RAU from Kampala, and personally take them to Yumbe District and place them into the hands of a seeking Muslim or give them to a believer who does not have the Word of God in their own tongue.

To those who have already given, I say a big, “THANK YOU!” To those who have not, would you prayerfully consider doing so? I know there are many worthy places to give and no doubt you receive many appeals. In the midst of these appeals I unashamedly ask you to help purchase Aringa New Testaments! Why? Consider the following things as you ponder the privilege of being a part of distributing God’s Word in Aringa.

DSCF0618 — The most important thing these Imams and Sheikhs received was the Aringa New Testament.

1. On the ground estimates from”people of the soil” are that the Aringa are 99% Muslim fitting them into the category of an “unreached people group”.

1891272_10201625194767532_1127325647_n — Aringa Women

2. The first ever complete Aringa translation of the New Testament has only been out since June 2014.

3. The greatest gift and wisest investment is to give God’s Word to people in their own language. This is MOST especially true when they have NEVER had it in their own tongue! These New Testaments, bought and delivered for very little, bring about divine dividends ( Matt. 6:19- 21).

4. It is evident that the Lord is drawing the Aringa tribe to Himself. Their Imams and Sheikhs as well people on the streets and in the markets are listening to the gospel and ASKING for New Testaments. You can read about these “open doors” in earlier posts below.

5. I, along with RAU co-workers and fellow Aringa believers, have an open door of access to Imams, Sheikhs and to Muslims in their homes, on the streets/markets in both rural villages and the towns of Yumbe. Recently an Imam ask me for a New Testament and I had to tell him I had no more. I pray this door remains open, but it may not always be. We must work while it is day!

6. I personally commit before you and the Lord we will do everything in the power the Lord gives us to distribute these New Testaments to Aringa’s. Reaching Africa’s Unreached can be your hands and tongue in the midst of the Aringa.

I have said my piece and commit your leading into the Lord’s care. I am content in whatever decision you prayerfully make. Thank you and God bless!

Instruction on how to give may be found at our donation page below. Please make a notation with your gift: Aringa New Testaments.
https://reachingafricasunreached.org/donations/

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From Every People, Nation, Tribe and Tongue: The Aringa

On July 28, 2015September 19, 2015 By Jacob LeeIn Uncategorized2 Comments

“From Every People, Nation, Tribe and Tongue: The Aringa”

On Sunday, July 26th, Mindra, Zorah and I traveled to Yumbe and met up with Charles and the Youth/Choir from Pilgrim’s Church of Uganda. Charles had written earlier in the week to say he had received an invitation from Muslims in Kulikulinga to come and preach the Gospel in their market place. That was an invitation not to be turned down! It was an experience not to be forgotten, either! We, along with Charles and Pilgrim Church, had a fruitful and blessed time of ministry in this rural Yumbe District community and it was very evident that many intercessors heeded my urgent plea to fervently pray.

11798082_10204676883417841_1401024670_n — Leaving RAU

DSCF1126 — The Youth of Pilgrim’s Church: there were 18 of us inside the vehicle, along with equipment on laps and on the rack! Despite the overcrowding, there was spirited singing from start to finish!

DSCF1125 — It’s a good thing the Land Cruiser is built like a tank!

When we arrived we found we had been pushed to the edge of the center, which was not acceptable to us. The Lord blessed our efforts for a location change and gave us a great spot in the middle of Kulikulinga trading center for the open air preaching. This put us nearer to the Mosque and to a more busy spot. The Kulikulinga Mosque is huge and there are very few Jesus-followers in the community. There has to be a lot of outside money coming in to build such a large Mosque in Kulikulinga.

DSCF1132 — One-on-one throughout Kulikulinga

DSCF1164 — We helped the elderly man to my right receive an immediate injection for typhoid as well as ones for next four days.

The one-on-one we did before the open air went well, for the most, part with the Muslims. We used Aringa and Arabic gospel tracts in our interaction. Surprisingly, I met one of the Imams from our past two dialogues with Yumbe Imams and Sheikhs. The Lord used that “per chance” meeting to cause hesitant Muslims to listen to us! We invited each and everyone to attend the preaching later in the afternoon.

DSCF1165 — Gathering crowd for open air preaching

DSCF1185 — A few of the believers worshiping with the choir from Pilgrims

My text was from Mark 2:1-12 and it was proclaimed from a top the Land Cruiser. I used a number of Qur’anic texts to bridge into the Scriptures. Anything I had to say could not have had an impact apart from the help of a skillful interpreter and Charles did a most excellent job in interpreting. Those listening were well engaged in the message and all of us, as believers in Christ, sensed the presence of the Lord.

Afterwards, we showed the “Jesus” film for the first time in such a public setting in the native Aringa language…I still have chills as I think back to the very large crowd (estimated at 500+) that watched and listened attentively and interactively, (i.e. clapping, gasping, etc.). The Jesus film in the native tongue has been an effective tool in enabling people to have a clearer picture of who Jesus was (in history) and is. Thank you for your faithful intercession!!! According to Charles and other Aringa believers, less than 1% of Aringas are Christ-followers but the Lord is changing that! He stated that this open air was the best ever he has been a part of.

Please continue in prayer that the Word planted in hearts would bear fruit! We gave out all the Aringa New Testaments we had with us. We could have given 100 or more as the people wanted to be able to read the scriptures in their own tongue.

I am making an impassioned plea for help in buying more Aringa New Testaments! Hebrews 4:12 states, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” It is powerful and there is no substitute to getting the Bible into the hands of people to be read. If you would like to help us buy more Aringa New Testaments (we have to buy them in Kampala) you can help via our donation page: https://reachingafricasunreached.org/donations/ Please make a notation the gift is for Aringa New Testament’s. Thank you!
May the Lord continue to make Himself known to the Aringa!

Jacob Lee

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“…praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication….”

On July 24, 2015September 19, 2015 By Jacob LeeIn Uncategorized4 Comments

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places….praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, …. that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.”

Ephesians 6:12 (ESV)

One of the great joys and comforts that Carol and I have as missionaries is knowing that we have many faithful intercessors. The real work of missions is prayer. Because missions is God’s work it is a prayer work. Prayer says, “I need you Lord“. This is especially true when taking the gospel into areas where there are very few believers and churches. Jesus tells us in John 10:16 that He has “other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.”

In Carol’s last newsletter she mentioned yet another invitation from Yumbe Muslim leaders, this time the invitation is to come to one of their their trading centers (open market) and “do open air preaching.” This trading center is located near a large Mosque. The invitation comes on the heels of two previous dialogues with leading Yumbe and Northern Ugandan Imams and Sheikhs where these men had opportunity to hear the clear message of the gospel and receive Bibles. May I encourage you to faithfully remember to pray for these men that they will be given eyes to see and ears to hear and hearts to obey! My continual prayer for these men: that “Saul’s,” in regard to their learning and zeal, will become “Paul’s” who love the true Jesus and have a passion to spread the gospel!

Late this coming Sunday afternoon (remember we are 8 hours ahead of EST) we are heeding the invitation that is as clear as Paul’s Macedonian call in Acts 16:6-10. Zorah, Mindra, and I will leave RAU Sunday morning and will meet Charles and the Pilgrim Church Youth choir in Yumbe. Then we will travel to the center where some of the youth will begin to set up while the rest of us walk throughout the market and engage in one-on-one witnessing and sharing gospel tracts written in the native tongue of Aringa. Once the sound system is set up the choir will start singing. There is only one volume setting for all music here, including our gospel music, i.e. rock concert loud! Then there usually are some testimonies from local brothers and sisters in Christ. In the past, after the testimonies, the local leading political figure (in Yumbe it is most always a Muslim) welcomes us, citing that there is freedom of religion in Uganda.Sunday, we hopefully will also have a leading Imam welcome us to preach. Then… the glorious privilege of proclaiming the gospel that saves (Romans 1:16)! I will preach while Charles interprets (all from the roof rack of the Land Cruiser.)

When it gets dark we will show the Jesus film in the Aringa language about 100 meters from where we preached. As most of you know it is a direct account of the gospel of Luke. It’s translation in Aringa just came out so this will be a first for many viewers. Our own Charles is the voice of Jesus and several others that I know have voice parts. Pray,pray,pray!

“If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our dead bodies. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. If Hell must be filled, let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go un-warned and un-prayed for.” C.H. Spurgeon

As we have mentioned before, the dominant tribe in Yumbe District is the Aringa. According to Charles and other Aringa believers, Christians are less than one percent of the tribe. In the West Nile, Yumbe Muslims can be found as leaders in other towns and Districts. That includes our Moyo and our own Afoji. The Imam next door to RAU is from Yumbe. Please implore the Lord of glory to bring many Aringa to Him. Surely they are some of the “other sheep ” Jesus speaks of in John 10:16.

Please also be in special prayer for our protection and the protection of all, especially Christians. It has been reported that just last week three Somali terrorists were arrested in Yumbe. A new day has arrived in Yumbe and the Aringas’ hearts are are being softened. I have seen this first hand. Pray that the Lord would have His way and many Aringas, from leaders to those in streets, would worship at the feet of Jesus!

Please also pray for Ron Zeiner’s upcoming trip to visit us. He will be joining us for two pastor’s retreats in August, our 14th and 15th. We will also take him to various places for ministry. He is great friend and fine Bible teacher. It is his third time to be with us! Pray also for the container which currently is on the seas traveling to us.

We are praising the Lord for a bountiful soybean crop. Just today we have gotten it all bagged and ready for sale. According to calculations a good profit has been made. All that profit will benefit the ministry of Reaching Africa’s Unreached. Along with a good profit, many neighbors had jobs which, in turn, has helped their families. Our second season crop is now being planted. We are putting into the ground g-nuts (peanuts), soft lentil beans, onions, and upland rice. May the Lord bless the second season as He did the first.

“The prospects are bright as the promises of God.”

Missionary Adoniram Judson

Thank you for all your prayers and support!

Jacob (Carol) Lee

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Prepared for Action, Sober-minded

On July 21, 2015September 19, 2015 By Jacob LeeIn Evangelism, Mercy Ministries

Prepared for Action, Sober-minded

by Carol

“Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important.“

~~~C. S. Lewis

“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

~~~1 Peter 1:13

If Christianity is of infinite importance than it is worthy of our utmost obedience. I am privileged to witness this truth being lived out by Jacob.

11774309_10204642976570191_1685681111_n — You might think that Jacob is working, but, really, he is playing on his toy!

After Preston and Laurel left we had no specific, immediate ministry event lined up, but!… it’s not as if there were nothing else to do. No, there was harvesting to be done. I asked Jacob why having land necessitates plowing and planting and harvesting. “Well,” he answered, “because it exemplifies hard work and productivity and it gives a good testimony within the community.” He also stated, “The ground needs to be ready to plant the second crop of the year and with upcoming pastor’s retreat time is limited to harvest and get the soil tilled for planting.” So, around here, there is no “resting on our laurels.” (No pun intended, Laurel!) Much of last week and this has been spent (on Jacob’s part) in overseeing and participating in the harvesting of our 10 acres of soybeans. It looks to be a pretty productive crop, too. One hundred percent of the profits will be placed into the ministry of RAU.

11774387_10204642973970126_1067635193_n — Some of the local women who are happy for the income, doing the hard work of harvesting soy beans.

11774579_10204642974490139_2063115005_n — It is tedious work, strenuous and tiring.

11748734_10204642968609992_15916931_n — The soy beans have to be beaten out of their pods. Tough work! We have thought of getting a machine, but then that would also cut people out of a job.

Jacob is respected for his getting out there in the middle of it all and working with everyone on the projects. Little by little, he is also teaching the men how to operate the machines. So far, he has trained a couple of men to use the lawn mower and weed-eater and during this harvest time was able to teach one of the men how to operate the tractor. Jacob has grown to respect these men, too, for their faithfulness and hard work.

11741873_10204642974770146_1360380860_n — Jacob showing Pastor Henery how to operate the tractor and the bucket.

11774578_10204642976170181_1329942904_n — Getting the hang of it.

11749407_10204642972130080_809676658_n — Yup! There he goes…he’s in business now!

In the middle of harvest time Jacob received word from Charles of another invitation by the Muslim leaders to share the infinitely good news of the Gospel in their own trading center within Yumbe District. It will happen on the 26th of July, this coming Sunday afternoon. We have been told by Muslims leaders that the preaching of this message brings peace when it is heard and that is why they want the message shared openly! It will be happening in a very busy marketplace from the rack of the Land Cruiser so, potentially, many people will be listening. The trading center is very near a large Mosque. Jacob loves to preach next to Mosques. Please be fervent in prayer during this time. According to the difference in time zones, it should be around the hours that people are getting ready to go to church (8-10 a.m.). Charles also received some feedback through a friend that one of the Imams that attended the past two dialogues in Yumbe really enjoyed the gatherings and he very much wants to continue interacting because he “learned a lot about Christianity that he had not previously known.“

Jacob and Charles perched on their favorite open air preaching spot.

Jacob continues to keep his eyes on the prize and to set his hope fully on the grace that will be given when Jesus Christ is revealed on THAT DAY! He is prepared for action and sober-minded. May the Lord use that readiness to bring great glory to Himself and joy for all peoples!

Thank you for your continued prayers and partnership!

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

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