For the past eight days we have been hosting Anglican bishop Charles Obaikol and his wife, Margaret, from Soroti, Uganda. He preached at our church on Sunday and shared at several functions throughout the week. My wife and I have been humbled by their zeal for the Lord, their loving character, and the lives they have lived for the Gospel.
Bishop Obaikol has recently retired and is spending his retirement days attempting to help the poor and needy in his region of Uganda. Child-led families and children orphaned by AIDS present tremendous needs for housing, food, and education. Providing water and trees in their communities for good health is a real challenge. During recent civil conflicts, thousands of people were run off their lands and relocated in refugee camps. Now that peace has broken out, they are returning seeking to reclaim their lands amidst chaos and confusion. He and the Church in Uganda are attempting to play servant leadership roles bearing witness to Jesus Christ.
Let us pray intentionally for our brothers and sisters in Christ in Uganda, and give to share in the Lord's provision in their lives.
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