Approved!

Corinne & Daniel walking to church with Wayne and Parker!

It's been a busy, yet exciting several weeks! We have been deep in letters, building plans, and GSF activities, all while enjoying the company of Corinne's sister and family. Keep reading for a quick update and photos.

Corinne worked with the 80+ GSF kids to get the child sponsorship letters sent out. Once those were wrapped up, Corinne did letters with the 400+ GSF students for the Class 2 Class letters. If you're involved in either of these programs, check your mail in the coming weeks!

Gayla, Paul, and Rosie writing industriously

Thank you for your prayers - the building plans for new residential units at GSF are approved! Daniel is now finalizing design plans, mobilizing workers, and getting everything in place and ready to break ground next week, Lord willing. He is looking forward to providing needed residences for GSF staff!

Literally a stamp of approval

Along those lines, one of Daniel's workers from the previous building project, Mukwata, had his baby dedicated at Light of the World Church recently. What a wonderful thing to have the life of a child dedicated to the Lord by his parents. Daniel is excited to continue being part of what the Lord is doing in the lives of project workers and their families.

Mukwata and his family, center

The Brust family (Corinne's sister and her husband and kids) has been here in Uganda to adopt a little boy from GSF. The newest member of the family - baby Wayne - is doing very well, and it is great to have them all here with us. After the court date, Jonathan returned to the US and Carly and the kids are remaining in Uganda until the adoption process is completed. It's been so much fun showing the Brust family the beautiful country of Uganda. We also had the pleasure of giving them a grand tour of our house! We are so excited to gain another sweet nephew :)

Enjoying a meal in Kampala before going to court

Corinne with Wayne

Jay and JB getting a ride on the Iya boda

Light of the World Church recently had a service project in Buwundo, the local village next to GSF. Brothers and sisters from the church came out one morning and helped a "mzee," or elderly gentleman, rebuild his mud hut. It was encouraging to see the local church give of their time and efforts in service - all in the name of Christ.  

The hut in the village

Applying a new coat

Working on the interior

Cord Groups (monthly GSF discipleship groups) are back! Daniel's most recent group time consisted of playing games outside, coloring, and praying with these young boys. It was fun to see their proud, smiling faces after they finished coloring. 

GSF's take on Disney

Here are some ways you can continue to pray with us:

1) Pray that the final preparations for starting the the project will go smoothly and that the Lord would lead Daniel to the right workers to hire for the crew.
2) Pray for God's favor in the adoption process for the Brust family. Pray also for grace for Carly as she completes the process and takes care of five children in Jonathan's absence.
3) Pray for the GSF kids as many of them are taking exams this week.
4) Pray for wisdom for Corinne as she works to maintain and grow the sponsorship programs. Also pray as she serves alongside the baby house aunties.

Happy Thanksgiving!