Libraries of Love - After the Libraries

Photo safari in Murchison Falls National Park

After the libraries were finished in 2007, volunteers had free time to spend with children in the classroom, do some sightseeing and worship with our friends and supporters at Pearl Haven Christian Center in Mbale.

The 2007 travel group enjoys a boat ride down the Nile River in the Murchison Falls National Park after installation of four libraries in Kampala , Uganda .

From Trudy’s travel blog: “After arriving, we took at boat ride down the Nile River . All but four fit on one boat, with the others traveling on a smaller boat. The scenery along the river is breathtaking! We saw many animals along the river banks, including birds, rhinos, crocs, African cape buffalo, etc. The other boat was excited because as they passed several elephants, one of them 'trumpeted' them. … Murchison Falls is a huge, beautiful, cascading falls. Our plan was to climb all the way to the top of the falls through the 'forest.' However, as we were unloading our boat, the rest of our team yelled to say that our van was broken down and couldn't pick us up at the top of the falls. Back on the boat we went for the return trip to the boat dock."

Sharing the gospel in songs with students

Many, but not all, volunteers who travel to Uganda to create libraries are interested in doing missions work after the libraries are complete. Their churches equip them with gospel tracts to share, puppets for use in presentations at churches, as well as many presents for the children - such as pencils, notepads, and friendship bracelets. The volunteers enjoy teaching the children fun, Christian children's songs, usually with movements. They also share the story of Christ and His love for each person.

Sharing in deed at Besania orphanage

Besania Orphanage is the second orphanage founded and administered by our friend retired Anglican Archbishop Livingstone Nkoyoyo. Located in Mukono, it is home to 80 children, about 15 of whom are blind.

From Trudy’s travel blog: "The blind children were all really young and so precious. They all sang for us and we returned the favor. They enjoyed a few tunes on my accordion as we sang. Paul had a young boy name Junior following him everywhere and holding tight to his hand. We started calling Paul daddy. :) He was the cutest little boy!"

Our church family in Mbale - Pastor Okumu

From Trudy's travel blog: "Sunday we went to the Okumu's church. Their services are inspiring, lively, and simply wonderful! Their people love to dance in church. By the end of the song service there went Sarah with a group of our ladies singing and dancing across the front of the church, with Paul singing and dancing with the choir. Wilber is a fantastic preacher and we all enjoyed the sermon. At 2:00, the team held a children's service using puppets and action songs. There were probably close to 250 in attendance. At 4:00, Melissa Busby and Debbie Rhodes, who are both pastors' wives, attended a pastors' wives fellowship, headed by Sarah. Dave Moore ( Kansas ) spoke at the evening youth service."

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