Monday, November 11, 2024

Nov. 11 - A day for meeting the Uganda Commissioner of Prisons

 

 Ministry Partners,

It was a good night, sleeping on a good mattress and getting 7 hours of sleep but I woke to a barking dog at 5am. As I lay in bed for a few minutes my thoughts went back to when I was on the plane, in Amsterdam, waiting to take off. We kept sitting there and were finally informed by the captain that we were being delayed due to someone checking in 3 suitcases but never boarding the plane. He said airport staff was sorting through the loaded luggage trying to find and remove those 3 suitcases. It took them about 45 minutes to find and remove the bags. I tried to not think of why a person would check in bags and then NOT board the plane. Yes, between that and the issue at Immigration here in Uganda, it was quite a day yesterday and I can only give God praise for providing for me and taking such good care of me.

Today was filled with meeting with the Ugandan Prison Commissioner, doing errands and purchasing supplies for the start of our prison ministry day after tomorrow. Pastor Peace met us at the Commissioners building. It was so good to see her bright smile and sparkling eyes. Pastor Aaron is working in Rwanda but will be with us in a few days.

 

 Bishop Arlene, the Commissioner, Rev. Peace, Rev. Alfred  

I really like the Commissioner and we had a great visit as I thanked him for procuring all the prison supplies we were required to purchase. But I told him I was concerned when I saw two boxes of JELLY. Now just why would we be purchasing Jelly? But Alfred opened one of the boxes and showed me what was inside......it was not JELLY as the box said in bold letters but Vaseline for the women and children! I got a huge laugh out of the Commissioner and the team.

He commented how the Prison Authorities appreciate what we do and the way it is changing things.

After finishing our errands we returned home to start getting things together as the truck is to come tonight to load with the Bibles, Discipleship Booklets and the supplies we had the Commissioner procure for us.

When we finished at the Commissioners office Alfred and Peace took me shopping for a new dress. I was blessed by a friend who gave me money just before I left and told me the money was for me to buy a dress or whatever. Alfred and Peace both said they approved of my purchases. 

We are so blessed to have Pastor Peace working with us. She does an amazing job of dividing everything so each prison gets a portion. She will travel with the truck tomorrow to make the deliveries.

I am so thankful for Alfred's care of me, it just makes me smile. Yesterday, he presented me with a special journal and a thick padded seat and back support for the van since he knew I was dealing with back/hip pain  and the next 7+ weeks we will be driving over very bumpy/rough roads.


 Please continue to pray for our health and safety. 

That none would be lost,

Arlene

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