A Weekend of Bliss

The awesome singles went to Bushara Island for a weekend away. This island is located in southern Uganda near the Rwanda border. When we arrived at the island there was an orphangage visiting for the day and they did a dance performance. The last song that they performed was a simple song in English with funny motions, so they asked everyone to participate. It was a lot of fun.

On of the days we traveled by boat to another island where we were going to go to a well known market but instead we were led to a pygmi village where another dance performance took place. It was a day of the unexpected but a great adventure.
Below is a picture of the old pygmi man that led the way on our long hike to his village. Keep in mind we had no idea where we were going. How could you not follow such a cute old man though?

Many islanders use these dugout canoes to get from one island to the other. Let me tell you they are nothing like our canoes in America. Also, when they say dugout canoes they mean it.
On our way early in the morning to meet our matatu for our 11 hours back home to Bundibugyo.
I couldn't leave this picture out. This is of an island called punishment island. Many years ago they sent unwed pregnant women here to basically die. Pretty sad. I am glad they no longer practice that way of living.
I hope you enjoyed.

Come Together and Worship

A couple of Sundays ago some of the young girls in church performed a special song and dance. Dancing is a big part of this culture.
On our way to worship in Bubandi.
This is one of the church plants in Bubandi. It is not too far from the mission, maybe a few miles. The building looks small but I can tell you it is definately alive. This church is full of passion. They have started a building fund so that they can add onto their existing building.
These are some of the local children. Some of them attend Bubandi. The children come flocking when they see a Mujungu.
Heading home feeling blessed by the people in Bubandi and the message that was spoken through Bewah.