It is now 7:30 Saturday night in Soroti, Uganda. Today we got to participate in a "goat distribution". We traveled to a small village outside of Soroti and spent most of the afternoon there. We got to be part of a great celebration that 4 villages and churches together. 63 widows, orphans, or disabled persons were selected by the pastor of one of the churches and the village leader to receive a pregnant goat. The villages greeted us with clapping and signing as we arrived in our van. There were several speeches by leaders and local government officials. Our team was introduced and received a very warm welcome. Then the goats were presented by our team members to the recipient. It was a joyous celebration with lots of smiles. The ceremony was followed by a lunch. We were the honored guests.
Tomorrow, Sunday we will worship at Rockview Baptist Church and then head up the road for a 6 hour drive to the Nakayot Peace Village where we will be for 9 days. One very special surprise is that we will be at the village on Monday morning to participate in the dedication of the school that
Sunset helped to build. There will be lots of local government and church leaders present. We are so pleased to get to witness this special event.
Our team is in great spirits and in good health.
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| Dan Carlton presenting a goat |
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