Life in Arua

Life in Arua has been an adjustment from life in America. I have been in Africa now for over seven weeks, and I have about 85 days left. The preparation time for the ministry has been long and at times has caused me to be frustrated. I am now happy that we have started the ministry, and now we can pour our time and energy into the people of Arua. Jeff my partner and I have a vocational school that we started today. We were able to share our testimonies with the men who attend there. We also presented the Gospel by comparing it to a cultural example. To be married the man and his family must meet with the girl’s family and agree on a bride price. With this cultural custom in place we used that example to show how God desires a relationship with us. He desired it so much that he sent Christ as the bride price to buy us. The men really connected with the example and one of them asked a question in regard to the bible. His question was why would God ask Hosea to marry Gomer. Why would God ask a holy man to marry a prostitute who always cheated on Him? We shared that God used Hosea’s life to show how Israel was to God. They always cheated on Him and He always was faithful to forgive them and take them back. This is the redemption story that we have through Christ. It was a great way to end our time with the men and I look forward to meeting with them again next week. Please pray for them. My life in Arua is starting to be great if I am able to share my faith with more people.