Kopetatum

Sorry for not keeping you better updated! Amanda is doing well - she's working hard on helping the mission families organize stuff, and she's been helping Martha format a Karamojong songbook. Last weekend they had a "Nakaale Fine Arts Fair and Medieval Feast" which involved good food, Shakespeare, more.

Here's a note from an e-mail we got on Tuesday:

This morning Em woke me up early so I could go with her to the service at Kopetatum. Riding in the back of the truck (for kicks, not because of lack of room inside) was the most freezing cold I've ever been here, but it was fun! Soon after we arrived, we heard much shouting, and suddenly a small deer came running toward the village, being chased by someone. So immediately a bunch of men and boys started after it. I think one was armed with a big stick, but there were no arrows or spears. They were all running very fast, but I think perhaps the deer got away anyway. Then we sang and Al talked about Simon the Sorcerer (from the book of Acts), and what the power of God really is - to change a heart and a life. It was very good, and helpful to have heard it once already when listening to it during the Nakaale service. I'd say there were maybe 10-12 adults there, and more kids. There was a lot of people (relatively speaking; attendance has been way down) in Nakaale, so the singing and clapping was LOUD. It was awesome.

Amanda is coming home next week, but she has a family vacation right after she gets home, so you can probably expect her to post some time after May 31.