Our group (19) split in half (well not exactly in half, that would be bad) and went to two different house churches yesterday afternoon. There were about 30 adults plus children in the one we attended. All 30 were women - that was a bit disturbing to me. Several we had seen earlier during the Manna distribution. Probably none had been believers more than 4 months. We met outside in front of a house.
We were asked to share. Adam and Rachel (Ft. Smith) gave their testimonies. The response was astonishing. The Ugandan believers were struck that we would be unhappy or hopeless before Christ. They imagine that if they were Mzungu and lived in America it would be heaven on earth and they would always be happy. I am struck. These believers seem so much more authentic, enthusiastic and dedicated than their rich counterparts. Unquestionably, their circumstances are tragic, but spiritually speaking I am convinced their pysical circumstances are less of a hinderance than ours. Open our Eyes LORD.
After testimonies, they insisted that the Mzungos sing. Somehow they failed to reciprocate. At that point several people took the kids (maybe 50) around the corner where they sang and heard Bible passages. I know they heard about Noah because we could hear everything they did.
We read Genesis 12. Then they always follow the same pattern: SOT. Study - people tell what they heard in the story. This is what the scripture explicitly said. Obey - what will obedience to this specific passage look like in their lives. Tell - what will they go tell others about this passage. A couple of church planters oversee the gathering and work with an identified leader in the group. Everything is about a sustainable, reproducable body.
It was a great and humbling opportunity. Sorry you couldn't all be there.
Eric
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