Watermark in Africa

From John McGee.

Great day. Went to Lugogo Baptist church which is the Alarm country directors’ (Nelson and Jessica) church. We were challenged by the teaching of scripture and the high call to discipleship. We had a great lunch at Nelson and Jessica’s home and then spent 3 hours at the quarry where Watermark is sponsoring children through Alarm and where Alarm has a ministry to widows-many of whom are making beads and scarfs and earning enough to feed their children and build small homes – which was impossible to do previously at the quarry. All of us who have sponsored children in Kampala were able to meet them-which was a very sweet time.

There was a great time of singing and dancing by the widows and orphans and we jumped in whenever possible. i danced next to a woman who was wearing flip flops and I stepped on her foot with my hiking boots – I hope she can walk tomorrow. Very proud of our church which is practicing “true religion” as we partner with alarm in the care of widows and orphans – who by the way are incredibly grateful for the generosity of “The Watermark church.” Also encouraged by the leadership of alarm as well as the volunteer mentors. Jennifer and I both addressed the group and I thought she did an especially good job encouraging everyone and making sure they they gave glory to God (taking the focus off us).

Saddest part of the day was watching the children who were not sponsored looking into the time. Our team did a great job engaging all the children – but it is was sad and convicting that at this time many did not have the same opportunities as those who were sponsered… At dinner many ate their first goat and were hoping it was not the same one we saw chained to the hotel gate this moring. We load up at 6 tomorrow for Pader. Greatful to for your prayers.