tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23670526000655626282024-02-07T19:33:32.473-05:00The Iyas In AfricaDaniel, a committed engineer from Nigeria, and Corinne, an ambitious small-town girl from Pennsylvania, joined forces when they married in August 2013. Together they are serving in Uganda at Good Shepherd's Fold Children and Babies Home. Corinne Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476685026665732759noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-21574684481425993292018-12-17T13:24:00.001-05:002018-12-17T13:36:35.473-05:00More than Casual Observers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i>“Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him.” (James 2:5)</i><br />
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Not everyone is invited to have dinner in Nyenga Village. In fact, few have this privilege of an entire meal cooked over charcoal. The location is remote, the kitchen simple, the dining room small and we won’t mention the restrooms. But, it is a priceless experience.<br />
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Upon arrival, the Honda CRV squeezed between two buildings to park in a front yard of dirt sprinkled by clumps of grass and litter. The neighborhood trash bin is convenient for this home but creates some challenges as well. By the time we pried ourselves out of the packed car, we heard the chant of children’s voices, “Dan—eee’, Dan—eee’, Dan-eee’. “ Neighbors; children and mothers (fathers were still at work) came from 3 directions to greet the family who, three weeks earlier had suddenly departed for a medical leave. “How are you? Welcome. Daniel, are you better.” It was evident the Iya family was greatly missed but none as much as Danny.<br />
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After the multiple locks and latches of the house were released, it was evident the neighbors had provided good 24 hour security surveillance. Danny broke out his new soccer ball which quickly hatched a pick up soccer game between buildings, trash bin and the car. Rules were quickly established followed by the shouts of competitors echoing off the concrete walls. Too young to compete, Danny turned his attention to a three year old girl chewing a piece of potato from each fist. She generously offered Danny a bite. True to his self, he accepted more than her offer and relieved her sticky left hand to share in what remained of its entire contents. Grandpa (“Pops”) quickly protested but then realized sharing food was the common practice in Nyenga Village. After all, we were one of the few privileged outsiders invited to dinner. Gratefully sharing, receiving and accepting were far more important than sanitation.<br />
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The coveted pace of life in Nyenga allows for lengthy greetings. Time is never more valued than relationships. “This is my mother and father” was responded to by the Ugandan handshake which initially feels like we had joined their secret society. By the end of the visit, the handshake was endearing. These Nyenga neighbors have been through a lot together. The mother who gave birth in the back seat of Daniel's truck 2 years ago accompanied by her daughter were one of the first to greet us. It was obvious how Danny and the commonality of young children has been used by God to build strong relationships. “All of this for your benefit, so the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.” (2 Cor. 4:15)<br />
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Fifteen months ago when Danny was born there was question about whether the continuation of this living environment could continue. Each month this question continues to become more difficult. Danny is sick more days than healthy. Does God intend for missionaries to put their children in continual health risk for the sake of the gospel? This question is asked every day and the answer is only sufficient for that day. Corinne & Daniel are committed to follow God in both their responsibility as parents and ministry. Like all of us, each day demands a new commitment to follow Jesus and make the choices related to being His bond-Servant.<br />
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The days of living in Nyenga Village are likely numbered. Five years of building relationships have born eternal fruit. The whole experience has been very much a 2-way Street. Just the thought of moving away from this loving adopted home is sorrowful to contemplate. The joy of the relationships far exceed the difficulty of the primitive environment. But the responsibility of parenting seemingly is demanding a change. For God’s people, the momentary troubles of this life are achieving an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. Pray with Daniel & Corinne through this challenging decision. “And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:19)<br />
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Corinne Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476685026665732759noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-16309530163348250322018-11-22T14:21:00.000-05:002018-11-22T15:09:46.937-05:00Welcome Home; Sorry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Sunday, October 21st brought significant changes to what we were anticipating in our lives for this last quarter of 2018. Sundays are for rest from our labors. A Sunday afternoon nap, kicking back to read a good book, strumming a six string or a pick up game with friends; rest looks different for each of us. For Daniel, a competitive game of soccer with friends is true rest from the stresses of ministry.<br />
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The Lord specifically knows what we most need. We trust His wisdom in having Daniel’s Patellar tendon rupture while leaping for a head ball on the soccer field. The injury was much more complicated than we could have imagined. Necessary surgery in the United States, 8 weeks on crutches followed by 6 months of physical therapy is daunting. Fortunately, the physical, emotional and financial challenges of this seeming interruption have dribbled into our lives in a divinely controlled rate. God is faithful in His promise; “I will not test you above what you are able.”<br />
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Five days later upon arrival in Newark, NJ, on Friday, Oct. 26th we first heard, “welcome home” from Mom & Dad Stoltzfus. “We’re so sorry.” Sunday worship at Brick Lane Church initiated dozens of friends lovingly greeting us with: “welcome home; sorry.” The greetings were much more than words. Hearts reached out to us backed by generous gifts verifying the promises of Jesus to supply all our needs according to His riches.<br />
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God’s obvious care for us has been a daily evidence of His grace. The timely wisdom of Dr. Dan Iya (Daniel’s father, a general surgeon) and the Amazima medical director prompted us to immediately get an MRI. That information was emailed to Dr. Iya, who urged a trip to the US to have the surgery performed by a specialist. God went before us in providing a miraculous chain of events, people, and timing too numerous to tell in order to accomplish successful surgery on Tuesday, October 30th.<br />
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This past February, God worked miraculously to get Daniel’s US citizenship. We cannot imagine the difficulty this trip would have been without Daniel’s US passport. May we look back and again see this grace and be encouraged to have faith in the specific loving providence of God to us.<br />
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Since returning to Good Shepherds Fold, to Amazima, and to Nyenga village we have heard hundreds of friends and co-workers greet us with “welcome home; sorry.” Going before us, God provided Corinne’s Mom & Dad as our assistants for this first 10 days of our return to Uganda. Their trip to spend Thanksgiving with us was purchased a month before the injury occurred. This perfectly provided for our needs to travel back to Uganda and get back into ministry after 2 1/2 weeks away. And it is our prayer that Daniel’s recovery will progress to allow us to spend Christmas in Jos, Nigeria with Daniel’s family. We know the “welcome home” greeting there will be repeated.<br />
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So where is home for us? It is good to have many places we call home. It is even better to have friends who see us as “coming home” to them. Multiple places to call home and the people there who embrace us in the challenges of life in ministry is God’s specific and continuous grace to us.<br />
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But ultimately, in all the challenges of life, it is good to be reminded that true home is not anywhere in this world. On this Thanksgiving Day, we want to express our thanks to EVERYONE; we cannot thank you enough for the means of grace you have been for us. God has used you and your generosity in an eternal way. But no place or people or even family can be the ultimate grace to sustain us. Ultimately, we give thanks to Jesus. We look forward to the final and ultimate welcome to our true home, that welcome from Jesus our King! And no “sorry” then!<br />
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<i>“Then the King will say... Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.”<br />Matthew 25:34 (NIV)</i></blockquote>
Thank God with us. Your continuous coming beside us through prayer is vital for us.<br />
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Daniel, Corinne, & Danny Iya<br />
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Corinne Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476685026665732759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-9608166793997829792018-03-04T19:24:00.000-05:002018-03-04T19:24:13.593-05:00Remembering — to Forget God’s Miracles is Unbelief<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the miraculous
signs I have performed among them?’” (Numbers 14:11)<br />
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The past six days are ones we should never forget; the miraculous signs of
Jesus and his grace in our lives were evident and cumulative. Just
over a week ago we wrote: “The Lord longs to be gracious to you; He rises to
show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait
for Him! (Isaiah 30:18)”<br />
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During Daniel’s citizenship interview in New Jersey this past Tuesday,
he heard the sobering words from the USCIS interviewer, “You will not
receive your citizenship today.” Thirty minutes later the USCIS
Supervisory Officer at that same office told Corinne and Daniel that there was
one missing piece needed: an application Daniel mailed over a year ago.
This USCIS Supervisory Officer (Keith) further told us the
application was in Vermont and filed with literally millions
of other applications.<br />
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The miracle began with what Keith said next. Despite the "seemingly
impossible” task to get the application from Vermont to New Jersey and have the
application approved before our Saturday travel date, Keith said he would
personally see to getting it done. Taking at least 20 minutes of his time
to speak with us, Keith asked to exchange personal cell phone numbers and
said he would communicate with us how it was going and when to come back
to the office. We were beginning to think your prayers planted an angel in that
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As the result was still pending, we asked and you continued to pray.
At 10:00am on Thursday morning, we received a call from Keith
describing his incredible and unexpected ability to find the perfect contact
person in Vermont, who in turn miraculously located Daniel's application (among
millions of other applications) and mailed it overnight to New Jersey. Keith
asked Daniel to report to the Mount Laurel, New Jersey USCIS Field Office that
same day at 2:00pm, with a 98% chance his citizenship would be approved and
Daniel sworn in as an American citizen at 3:30pm. That afternoon,
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not embedded in the context of the miraculous signs God performed in the
previous 10 chapters. Forgetting these miraculous signs showed contempt for God
and resulted in the loss of rest in the Promised Land for all, except Joshua
and Caleb, who witnessed them.<br />
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On Thursday, Daniel became a US citizen. This short sentence has a long and
complex back story including years of your prayers. Thank you! We have
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 9.5pt;">After
the Oath Ceremony, when we told Keith of hundreds of people who had prayed for
this moment, he was not surprised. He told us how his staff scolded him for
“giving us hope” after the Tuesday interview. Finding and retrieving
that application, among other things, was a miracle.<br />
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We should never forget this week. “The Lord longs to be gracious to you; He
rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all
who wait for Him” (Isaiah 30:18). We together have asked, and we return to
Uganda as a family of US citizens now - able to more freely travel in this
ministry to which we have been called.<br />
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Remember with us as God calls us — as God calls you. Have faith in the future
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Corinne Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476685026665732759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-32388668789243051062018-02-22T16:01:00.000-05:002018-02-22T16:01:28.735-05:00Grace, Compassion, and Blessed Waiting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9.5pt;">We thank so many of you who have petitioned the Lord for us many times regarding Daniel’s citizenship and related travel documents. We believe we are nearing the end of a long process towards US citizenship for Daniel, and for that we are grateful. We are still waiting on the Lord and asking you to pray. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9.5pt;">Compared to citizens of most other nations, international travel for US citizens is relatively easy. International travel is very important for a missionary and this is the primary reason we are working so hard on Daniel’s US citizenship; it would give Daniel the freedom to travel into and out of the US as well as open doors for travel to other countries. Nigeria and the US both honor dual-citizenship, so Daniel can be a US citizen <i>and</i> a Nigerian citizen! Moreover, Corinne and Danny are both US citizens, and we believe it would be wise to have unified citizenship in our family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9.5pt;">This citizenship process has been complicated by Daniel’s missionary work. An important aspect of acquiring citizenship in the US is the establishment of residency in the US. Typically people applying for citizenship are living in full-time and continuous residence in the US. Given our station abroad as missionaries, this is not the case for our family! An attorney hired to assist in the process suggested Daniel stay in America for two years without traveling abroad. This was not an option for our missionary calling so instead, we asked people (you) to pray.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">And God has answered your prayers. After all these long years of working through the mountain of paper work, repeated applications, interviews, and biometrics appointments, we recently received a naturalization interview appointment in New Jersey on </span><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">February 27th</span><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">. On short notice, we were able to arrange for our travel on the 26th and then immediately return to our work on </span><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">Saturday, March 3rd</span><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">; losing just one week of ministry time. In his short 6 months of life, Danny will have logged more air miles than most travel in a lifetime.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.5pt;">But we are not assuming anything. Instead, we are asking for your prayers for God’s grace one more time to get us over this citizenship finish line. </span><b style="font-size: 9.5pt;"><u>Please pray on February 27<sup>th</sup> at 12:30pm Eastern Time for Daniel’s naturalization interview</u></b><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;"><u>.</u> Pray that God would give Daniel favor and that his naturalization would be granted during the interview. For, “The Lord longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him!” (Is: 30:18)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9.5pt;">Thank you for praying with us. If God wills, we will return to Uganda on March 3rd; a whole family of US citizens with all three of us having US passports. Blessed are those who wait for Him.</span></div>
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Corinne Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476685026665732759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-37357271958100679522017-04-21T10:35:00.000-04:002017-04-21T10:35:00.566-04:00Groundbreaking + AnnouncementIn February, Daniel and his construction crew broke ground on the latest building project: the Good Shepherd's Fold (GSF) MK School Building. As the project began, the workers and GSF staff gathered together for a time of prayer. <br />
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It is a significant testimony to the communities around GSF to begin such a project with prayer. Animal sacrifices (and at times even child sacrifices) are fairly common in the region as a way of beginning projects. People practice these wrong things in an attempt to gain favor from the spirits in the projects they are about to undertake. Please pray that the Lord would use this witness to bring about change in the hearts and minds of the surrounding communities.<br />
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The construction crew has been hard at work since February, and they are making quick progress on the School Building.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daniel sharing a few words before prayer at the groundbreaking</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For this project, Daniel's crew received new hardhats, coveralls, and gumboots. The workers were so excited they insisted on having their picture taken. It's amazing to see how far some new PPE goes for worker morale!</td></tr>
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Corinne welcomed a new baby, Joshua, into the Baby House! Joshua was just 19 hours old when he arrived at GSF. He did fairly well at first, but he fell sick when he was just under 4 weeks old. He was taken to Jinja, but his condition worsened and we transferred him to a more advanced hospital in Kampala. Many of you were praying, and the Lord answered and Joshua was healed! Thank you for those of you who interceded on behalf of Joshua. After a few days, Joshua was discharged from the hospital in Kampala and has continued to grow in health and strength at GSF.<br />
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In mid March, we attended a Global Outreach International mission conference in Israel. It was wonderful to connect and worship with other Global Outreach missionaries.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the sea of Galilee in Israel</td></tr>
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Our family is growing! We are excited to share that Corinne is pregnant. We are expecting baby boy Iya to arrive in late August/early September. Please continue to pray along with us as we go through these next 19 weeks and prepare to meet our son.<br />
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In late March and in April, we were in Pennsylvania in the US. It was great to spend time at home, including spending Good Friday and Easter with our CEFC family.<br />
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While in the US, we continued working on Daniel's US immigration paperwork. Daniel is working to maintain status as a US resident while applying for a reentry permit to return to the US for the baby's birth. It has been a challenge for Daniel to maintain resident status in the US while residing and serving in Uganda, but we're thankful that we serve a God whose greatness exceeds any legal system!</div>
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Prayer Requests:</div>
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<li>Pray for grace, favor, and wisdom for Daniel as he works through the complexities of his US immigration status so that he can get back into the US for Corinne's delivery </li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pray that Daniel’s workers would know Christ and learn how to grow and mature in their faith</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pray for the completion of the GSF School Building before June</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pray for Daniel as he prepares to transition from GSF to Amazima this June</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pray for wisdom for Corinne as she trains and disciples the Baby House aunties</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pray for health in the Baby House, especially for baby Joshua</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pray that the kids in residence at GSF will come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pray that the Sponsorship Program would continue to grow and provide needed funds for GSF</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pray that God would use Daniel and Corinne to further His name in Nyenga village</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pray for a healthy pregnancy and delivery for the new Iya baby due in August/September</span></li>
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Daniel Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10684763103827092695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-43856633546070794212016-12-29T10:22:00.002-05:002016-12-29T15:07:42.430-05:00A Look Back<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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has done in the past 12 months, we are in awe of His goodness and faithfulness.
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In 2016, Daniel completed the construction of two houses at
Good Shepherd’s Fold, discipling and managing 29 young men in the process. One
of the workers even came to Christ – hallelujah!<o:p></o:p><br />
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After the completion of the houses, Daniel took as position
as Assistant Construction Manager with Amazima Secondary School construction
project where has been serving since June. Twenty-nine buildings later, and they have
almost completed the first phase of the project.</div>
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In the baby house, we welcomed 5 new little faces in 2016:
Monica, Mary Grace, Isaac Kisule, Emily, and Akhilam. The addition of these
five brought us to a total of 12 babies. We saw malnourished babies grow
healthy and plump, little ones take their first steps, wordless babes now
speaking sentences, and overall progress and love filling the home to create a
safe haven for the babies to flourish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The caretakers all went through the book Love Walked Among Us, and we
learned what the perfect example of Jesus’s love looked like on this earth (and
how we can love like Him!). <o:p></o:p></div>
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We hosted Mercy, Precious, and Jesse for a holiday homestay
twice in 2016. We led Cord Groups for 14 of the young girls and boys at GSF. We
taught Sunday School and counseled children going through loss and emotional
hardship. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Corinne sent out thousands of correspondences between the
GSF children and their sponsors. She signed up 42 people to begin investing in
the lives of children at GSF through the GSF Child Sponsorship Program.</div>
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We celebrated Daniel turning 30, and with the help of
neighbors and friends, were able to pull off a surprise 30<sup>th</sup>
birthday party for him. What a beautiful opportunity it was to see our
community come around us to celebrate and appreciate Daniel’s life and friendship.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We took a 3-week trip to the US and were able to visit
family and friends while Corinne finalized the TBRI training through Texas
Christian University. We traveled to Nigeria for Christmas (where we are now!)
and were given the opportunity to speak at Daniel's home to church to over 1,400 people about the ministry we are
doing in Uganda.<o:p></o:p></div>
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God has done a lot that we can see, and He’s done even more
that we cannot see. We pray that God would continue to work in and through us; that
He would complete the work that He has started in our lives and those around
us.<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><i>"And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6</i></span></blockquote>
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We are looking forward to what He has in store for 2017.
Would you continue on this journey with us and be a part of what He is doing
here in Uganda and beyond? We would love to partner with you and bring you
along. Stay in touch. Email if you have any questions. And consider <a href="http://globaloutreach.org/daniel-and-corinne-iya/" target="_blank">giving financially</a> in 2017 to help our ministry in Uganda continue. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Corinne Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476685026665732759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-51617174269404417452016-10-07T12:56:00.001-04:002016-10-07T13:02:37.669-04:00New Digs & A Quick Trip<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">God provided a new truck at just the perfect time for us. Daniel’s role at Amazima meant a longer commute that was fit for a vehicle rather than a motorcycle. We’ve kept our hands on the motorcycle and continue putting it to good use, but we love the flexibility of the truck that allows us to travel around during rainy conditions and after dark. We purchased a 1990 Toyota Hilux. Within 5 days of buying the truck, it had already been used to deliver 1 ton of cement and our neighbor’s baby. But that story is for another post.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We moved!......approximately 30 feet away. Daniel and I shifted from a
single-room house to a double-room house, exactly doubling our square footage
to about 200 sq. ft. We have enjoyed the extra space, especially the amenity of
a bathing area inside of the house (opposed to the open-air shared bathing
areas that we previously used). We’ve been in our new digs since June and are
enjoying the new home within the same neighborhood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Amidst Daniel’s busy schedule working with Amazima and GSF,
God has given Daniel a plethora of teaching opportunities. These opportunities
have ranged from preaching at Light of the World and leading devotions at the
work site to speaking to 30 students about our heavenly purpose on earth. Pray
that seeds planted would continue to grow for His kingdom. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Daniel and I hosted 3 children from Good Shepherd's Fold over Labor Day Weekend. It was so special to share our home and hearts with Mercy, Precious, and Jesse for several days. We thank God for the opportunity to have them in our home!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Corinne started an online course called <a href="http://child.tcu.edu/professionals/tbri-training/" target="_blank">TBRI</a> (Trust Based
Relational Intervention) Practitioner Training offered by Texas Christian
University. The program starts with 10 weeks of online pre-course training, and
it wraps up with a week of in-person training held in Texas. That means a trip
to America for us! Daniel and I are heading to the States on Sunday. We will be
spending Monday through Friday in Pennsylvania before traveling to Chicago for
five days (Oct. 14<sup>th</sup> – 19<sup>th</sup>) and then ending with about
10 days in Texas (Oct. 19<sup>th</sup> – 28<sup>th</sup>). Although the time is
brief, we are excited to see some of you and reconnect. If you are in PA,
Chicago, or Texas, shoot us an email and we will try to meet!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Please pray for us as we prepare to come to America. We are excited, but there are also last minute logistics and loose-ends to take care of. Pray for safety as we travel, sleep on the plane, and that God would multiply our time in the States. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Pray for Daniel's work on the Amazima Secondary School. Pray that the process of construction would be honoring to God and that the project would be completed before the beginning of the school year in January.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Pray for Emily, our newest little baby at the GSF baby house. She is 7 months old and has a long way to go as far as development and physical catch-up. </span></div>
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Corinne Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476685026665732759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-76843550041644656382016-08-07T13:47:00.001-04:002016-08-08T08:51:05.594-04:00The Grand Opening<div style="text-align: justify;">
The Good Shepherd's Fold (GSF) Staff Residences are complete! It was a tough going at times and hectic at the end, but the workers and subcontractors pulled through to accomplish a great finished product - to the glory of God. Throughout the process, I learned more about pushing people to achieve quality work while maintaining a good relationship with them.</div>
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Here are a few project facts and figures:</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">1-Bedroom Staff Residence</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">400 ft² living area</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">250 50-kg bags of cement used</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">12,118 clay bricks used</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">4.5 kWh solar power</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">2-Bedroom Staff Residence</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">600 ft² living area</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">346 50-kg bags of cement used</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">16,782 clay bricks used</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">7.5 kWh solar power</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">16 workers went through weekly Biblical manhood study</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">1 worker accepted Christ as his Savior</li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">God stretched and grew me during the course of the project, and I believe He did the same for the workers. One way that I saw God move was by the way the workers handled their salaries. At the start of the project, I let the workers know that - for those who were willing - I could put aside a portion of their pay each week as part of a savings scheme. It would be well tracked, with no interest, and they would have access to all of their saved money. Keeping back some of their pay was not mandatory, but I encouraged them to practice saving some of their income instead of spending it as it came. That way, they could plan and have the money for larger expenses and purchases. And save they did! Over the course of the project, 21 workers saved 15.2% of the total payroll. They used their savings for various things, including harvesting their farms, buying new bicycles, paying their kids' school fees, paying their siblings' school fees, paying their own school fees, and supporting campaigns for local political office. One worker even saved his money in order to pay the hospital bills for his new baby!</span></div>
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Here are a some pictures from the project finish:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">UltraTec installing the solar water heater</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paddy grinding some terrazzo kitchen countertops </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plumbers and others hard at work</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robert the carpenter hanging doors</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bukenya the electrician completing his wiring</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kaiga and Muwonge preparing a back verandah for screens</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-align: justify;">It was encouraging to see the employees rally together to complete the project on time. Once the project was completed, I held an appreciation party for all the workers. We gathered in one of the new houses and Joseph, the foreman, was our esteemed Master of Ceremonies. After an enthusiastic time of singing praise songs, Cody - one of the new homeowners - gave the workers a heartfelt word of thanks. I also thanked them and encouraged them in their work and faith. </span>After that, there was great food and fellowship all round!</span></blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Giving each worker a small gift</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cody speaking to the construction workers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The GSF kitchen staff prepared a nice meal for the workers</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Several of my workers took the opportunity to stand up and give testimonies. One of the masons, Musa, had an especially powerful testimony. Musa is a Muslim, but he thanked me for going through the Biblical manhood study with them. He said that going through the study made him understand what it means to be a man, which he can use in his life now. Musa added that he had worked for other kinds of managers before, but this time it was different - in a good way. So much so, in fact, that it made him consider switching and becoming a Christian. Praise God for His witness to this man through the construction project.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The whole crew on the front verandah of their work (Musa is pictured far right)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The workers put some of their savings toward buying<br />
the Foreman and me appreciation gifts - live chickens!</td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Following the appreciation party, we had a grand opening when GSF staff came to tour the new houses. We ended the project in the same fashion that we started it - by dedicating the houses to the Lord.</span></span></blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foreman Joseph giving GSF staff members a tour</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GSF staff, construction workers, and visitors gather together for a prayer of dedication</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 1-Bedroom Residence</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 2-Bedroom Residence</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Now that the Staff Residences are complete, I have been seconded to </span><a href="https://amazima.org/" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Amazima Ministries International</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> to help with the construction of their new Secondary School as the Assistant Construction Manager. For the next several months, I will assist in quality inspection through the completion of the project. Amazima is a wonderful ministry, and I am honored to be serving with them for the time being!</span></span></blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Amazima School site</td></tr>
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Thank you for your continued partnership and prayer support! Here are a few specific ways that you can be praying for us:<br />
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1) Pray for the Lord to continue to work in Musa's heart and life, as well as the other workers.<br />
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2) Pray that Daniel would be able to minister to the Contractor employees at Amazima. Also pray that the School project would be completed in time!<br />
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3) Pray for Corinne and she seeks to grow the sponsorship programs, in particular the Class 2 Class program.<br />
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4) Pray for the baby house as they recently took in a new little baby boy, Kisule! He is doing well so far, but pray for continued growth and strength.<br />
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Daniel Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10684763103827092695noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-16387021998280562182016-05-17T15:12:00.000-04:002016-05-17T15:16:54.501-04:00A Word of Thanks to CEFC<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://www.cefcelverson.org/" target="_blank">Community Evangelical Free Church</a> (CEFC) confirmed the prompting of the Holy Spirit in our hearts and sent us as missionaries to share the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ in Uganda. We praise God for giving Community Evangelical Free Church a passion to help the poor and spiritually lost, and we are privileged to be an extension of our church body here in Uganda. Since sending us, the members of CEFC continually pour encouragement, prayer, support, guidance, and love into our lives.</div>
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CEFC supported us in a new way when they sent a wonderful team of 5 people to serve alongside of us at Good Shepherd's Fold. We enjoyed sharing both our lives and ministries with our sending church in a new and unique way. It was awesome to see God use each team member's gifts to encourage and build Good Shepherd's Fold. The impact that they made at GSF was great, and I know that the eternal impact we will someday see in heaven was even greater. </div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">"The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'" - Matthew 25:40 </span></i></div>
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From constructing equipment for the special needs children, to training and encouraging the caretakers and social workers, to blessing our household with your gifts, to going for walks with the toddlers, to preaching at Light of the World Church and the weekly Bible study in Nyenga, <i>thank you CEFC</i>. Thank you for the impact that you are having in Uganda. Thank you for being a part of our lives and loving us from a distance in tangible ways. You are a picture to us of a loving, local church, and we pray that God would continue grow His body in Uganda.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jon preaching at Light of the World. Not pictured: Emily, Joie, and Kim leading children's church for the 80+ children of Light of the World Church.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kimberly brought some great resources for the baby house aunties and spent time doing training and discipleship with them nearly every day.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Dave and Joie led Sunday School for the 8-10 year olds and even brought a craft to do!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jon building a piece of equipment for the special needs children's therapy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emily and Kimberly leading Sunday School for the toddlers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">It was so fun to introduce my sister, Kimberly, to so many of the sweet children that we love here at GSF!</td></tr>
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Thank you for your continued prayers and support! Here are some ways you can pray for us over the next few weeks:</div>
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1. Daniel is wrapping up the construction of the two houses at Good Shepherd's Fold! Pray that he would finish well and that loose ends would all come together and according to schedule.</div>
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2. Pray for salvation and for God to move in the lives of our neighbors.</div>
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3. Pray for good health for the babies at the baby house.</div>
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4. Pray that we would keep our eyes fixed on Jesus as we seek to serve Him.<br />
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May God bless you!</div>
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Corinne Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476685026665732759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-3842729262442213422016-03-12T08:06:00.002-05:002016-03-12T08:07:45.785-05:00Project Update in Pictures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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From the groundbreaking ceremony on Dec 9th until now, a crew of Ugandan helpers, masons, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and welders have worked industriously to build these new GSF Staff Residences.<br />
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Here is a glimpse into the project so far:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GSF staff and missionaries gather with the workers to dedicate the project to the Lord</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Breaking ground with Cody, a future homeowner, Joseph, the foreman, and Kakoza, a worker</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foreman Joseph and a group of masons pour a slab</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jon Mountz visited GSF with a team from CEFC and led some devotional and teaching times with the men</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foreman Joseph looks on as Mason Isa lays a brick with Shafic's help</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mason Edward and helpers set the ring beam formwork</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mason Sam uses a mortar pan to cast the ring beam</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kawoma shows that chiseling for electrical conduit is hard (but fun) work!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mason Sam and foreman Joseph use a water level to set verandah poles</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trusses up in the 1-bedroom residence with the 2-bedroom beyond</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Welder Paul likes to live life on the edge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foreman Joseph lends a hand framing the drop ceiling</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roofing contractor John passes an iron sheet up to his colleague</td></tr>
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Praise:<br />
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<li>The construction crew joins with the rest of the GSF support staff for devotions every Tuesday morning. At one of these devotions recently, James, a GSF kitchen worker, spoke and asked if anyone wanted to give their life to Christ. One of my workers, Lubega, came forward and accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior! Praise God for the miracle of salvation!</li>
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Please join us in prayer for the following:<br />
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1) Pray that the Lord would grow Lubega in faith and maturity, and that His transforming power will come to bear on Lubega's life.<br />
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2) Pray for the salvation of those workers who do not already know Christ.<br />
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3) We've had a few minor injuries on site thus far. Pray that the workers would remain safe through the rest of the project.<br />
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4) I am currently doing discipleship with the workers in the form of a men's study. Pray that the Lord would reach the hearts of these men through the study.<br />
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5) Pray for the management of the finishing stages of this project, that things would be done well, on time, and according to schedule and budget - for His glory.<br />
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Thank you for your prayers and encouragement!Daniel Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10684763103827092695noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-31611621820629241522016-01-10T14:34:00.000-05:002016-01-10T14:34:06.772-05:00the holidays from my sister's perspective<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><i>My sister Carly was at Good Shepherd's Fold from November 2-present adopting her fifth child, Wayne. It's been a joy to spend the last few months with Carly and hear a fresh perspective as she shares her experiences in Uganda. I love everything Carly writes, so I asked if she would write a post about the holidays (Thanksgiving & Christmas) at GSF. As you read, please keep Carly and her family in your prayers as they work to finalize Wayne's adoption.</i></span></div>
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Thanksgiving at Good Shepherd’s Fold is actually a two-day event. (And I’m not referring to “Black Friday.”) The missionaries enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day - (expensive) turkeys are purchased, stuffing and potatoes and corn casserole and other side dishes are divvied up and prepared by the missionary families, and pie recipes are dusted off. (I am still salivating over the chocolate pecan pie, compliments of Katie Fox.) </div>
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One of the overarching themes of the day was obviously gratitude, and the shared meal together and the fellowship afterwards made me thankful for the people who God has placed in Corinne and Daniel’s lives here at GSF. Sure, they aren’t family, but the shared relationship with Jesus Christ can make “co-workers” feel like family. Celebrating American holidays here take a lot of time and effort, but these shared experiences bring a taste of “home” to this far-off land.</div>
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The day after Thanksgiving, Good Shepherd’s Fold had their staff “thanksgiving service.” While Americans were putting up Christmas trees or standing in line for a “Black Friday doorbuster,” GSF was still enjoying Thanksgiving in the form of a day-long service. Daniel and Corinne helped me pack up the children and walk to the chapel, on the other side of the GSF property, for the big bash. We knew when it was starting because we could hear the music. (This is a common reference point for “the start” of all Ugandan-sponsored events!)</div>
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The “thanksgiving service” was energetic! There was a series of presentations, in the form of dancing or singing or both, with designated worship times and a Bible message. The room was full to capacity, and the presentations were intriguing enough that none of us got uncomfortable during our hours on the long, wooden benches. A big meal, full of Ugandan staples (rice, pork, matooke, fruit, etc.), was served in the early afternoon. I took my kids home for naps but we were some of the first (and only) to leave; we could hear the music pumping until past four in the afternoon. The Ugandans never lack “celebratory stamina!” </div>
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I feel like the Christmas season at GSF has to be one of the most bittersweet times of the year. I wasn’t sure how to put my thoughts into words, so I decided to think through how the holiday can be so celebratory but so sad. </div>
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* The sounds of voices caroling as the missionaries begin singing Christmas carols at one side of campus until more and more kids join them and they all end up at the pavilion on Christmas Eve.</div>
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* The happy time for some of the GSF kids who leave for several weeks to visit relatives over the holidays (this coincides with “school break,” which runs from mid-November to the end of January).</div>
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* The cozy sight of the all the children gathered around “Auntie Claudia” on the rug as she reads them a Christmas story on Christmas Eve.</div>
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* The happy faces of the children as they open up stockings full of little presents on Christmas Day. </div>
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* The excitement over the big Christmas meal, topped off with soda (orange Fanta!) and a big “Happy Birthday to Jesus!” cake!</div>
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* The awesome day-long staff Christmas party, when staff members present songs and dances all day long (I’m talking eight hours) with a big mid-day Christmas dinner to top it off.</div>
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* The fact that, in Uganda, the month of December really does feel like any other month. These children don’t have special Christmas parties at school or “cookie decorating” with mom or special Advent readings with family.</div>
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* The lack of that “magical Christmasy feeling” that we feel in the States - some may grumble about the materialistic side of Christmas, but the Christmas carols playing in stores and festive outdoor lights and trees merrily trimmed do cue our senses for the anticipation of celebrating Christ’s birth. </div>
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* The dreaded time for some of the GSF kids who do not like to leave GSF to visit distance relatives over the holidays (the GSF social worker limits some of the “dreaded visits” to just a couple days).</div>
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* The fact that there are several kids who have no traceable relatives (or safe relatives) to visit over the holiday break, and remain here. </div>
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* The fact that the happy faces opening up presents on Christmas Day don’t have parents to share the experience with; there aren’t any “just for you” gifts from mommies or special toys to assemble together with dad.</div>
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For my children and I personally, it was a Christmas we will never forget. We might have to carry our own plates and utensils down to the pavilion for Christmas dinner (and be urged “not to eat the pork! - it smells funny!”) but we did get to enjoy the beautiful sight of Christians showing Christ’s love to the least of these. </div>
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We watched Ungandan aunties on the ground, scooping ice cream into the eager mouths of the special needs kids. We saw the “baby house aunties” assemble the babies for a picture in coordinating new “Christmas clothes.” We witnessed the efforts the missionary families went to preparing the stockings for the children (when most of them have their own children to make “Christmas special for”) and presenting them to the grateful GSF kids. We saw staff there serving the orphans when most of them probably had family at home celebrating Christmas without them. </div>
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The bittersweetness becomes sweet in the knowledge that some of these children may have never been exposed to the Gospel without GSF. And that God’s plan is better than mine, and He predestined each of the children to be here, living here, experiencing Christmas 2015 just like they did. The Advent season reminded me that God came as the least of these - a baby - for the least of these, for children like the ones here at Good Shepherd’s Fold. I am praying each of the children here grow to know Him as their Lord and Savior.</div>
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Corinne Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476685026665732759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-87480463695804267822015-11-24T13:44:00.000-05:002015-11-24T13:44:21.254-05:00Approved!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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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.<br />
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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!<br />
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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!<br />
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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.<br />
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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 :)<br />
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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. </div>
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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. </div>
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Here are some ways you can continue to pray with us:</div>
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.<br />
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.<br />
3) Pray for the GSF kids as many of them are taking exams this week.<br />
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.<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving!<br />
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We made it safely to Uganda! We arrived with all our baggage intact and were welcomed warmly by the GSF children at the entrance to the children's home. We have since moved back into our home in the village of Nyenga. Our house was very well kept, and we were greeted by our neighbors with smiles and the familiar, common greeting of "Well be back!" In fact, much is very familiar, and we were able to recover from jet lag quickly and settle back into the flow of life. All of this is tremendous reason to praise the Lord for His mercy, faithfulness, and provision. Thank you for all of your prayers concerning these things.<br />
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The week we arrived in Uganda, GSF held its 4th annual Staff Appreciation (Sports) Day. We were able to participate on our respective teams (yes, we were on different teams) in events such as Bible quiz, relay races, and a soccer tournament, and even help hand out gifts to the GSF staff at the end.<br />
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We certainly feel like we hit the ground running! Corinne is continuing as Sponsorship Coordinator and as Co-Director of the Baby House. She is currently very busy organizing all the kids to write letters to their sponsors. Managing the baby house is no small task either, with Corinne's roles including childcare training and leading a Bible study. Some of Corinne's additional responsibilities at GSF include working with two newly-hired nurses, teaching Sunday School, tutoring one of the GSF kids, and leading 5- to 7-year-old girls in discipleship (cord group).<br />
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Daniel is continuing as Construction Manager at GSF. The upcoming (imminent) project is the construction of two to three residential units (efficiency residences). The building permit is still in process, however, and it is still unclear when the project will begin. When it does start, Daniel will be involved in worker training, discipleship, and bible study. Some of Daniel's additional roles at GSF include leading worship, checking in with special needs workers, and discipling 4- to 6-year-old boys in a cord group. The young boys in Daniel's cord group have been asking about when the next cord group is. They are definitely excited!<br />
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1) Pray that the building permit would come through quickly so that construction can begin soon.<br />
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2) Pray that Corinne would be able to wrap up writing letters with all of the children. She is hoping to have all letters written by the end of this week!<br />
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3) Protection from spiritual attacks of disillusionment and discouragement. It's been a blessing to be back in Uganda, but we are also reminded of the great needs here, both physical and spiritual.<br />
<br />Daniel Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10684763103827092695noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-33886043119561779442015-09-23T14:03:00.001-04:002015-09-23T14:08:04.377-04:00Tickets ✓ <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #4c1130;">The tickets are bought! We're heading back to Uganda on October 3rd. We have had a great time in the states visiting friends and family. While we were in the US, we had the opportunity to travel a bit visiting family and friends, but we spent most of our time in Elverson, PA with Corinne's family. It's been a wonderful time here but we are excited to get back to where we feel God is calling us to serve in Uganda at Good Shepherd's Fold.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Thank you to all who prayed for Daniel's immigrant visa back in April/May - we thank God for providing (as He always does!). Daniel was granted an immigrant visa and now has permanent resident status in the US which will make traveling to and from the US a whole lot easier for us in the future. Thank you again for interceding on our behalf.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Here are a few ways that you can pray for us over the next few weeks:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">1) Logistics as we wrap up things here in the states (packing, last minute shopping, appointments, etc).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">3) Our transition back to our home in Uganda, such as getting back into the swing of things regarding ministry and work and adjusting to the time zone.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Thank you for your continued prayers and support. And a special thank you to the many of us that welcomed us into your homes and lives over the last (almost) 5 months! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Check back soon to read about our upcoming projects, roles, and responsibilities that we're looking forward to in Uganda. In the meantime, enjoy a few photos from our time in America.</span><br />
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I hear that tiny houses are quite the trend in the US these days. Although I have yet to watch any of the shows (and believe me, I fully intend to watch one whenever I can get my hands on one), I am truly surprised that these tiny houses have gone from a few pins on Pinterest to entire television series. It's interesting to me because the tiny living that totally captivates America was widespread in Uganda long before it took HGTV. But it's not entertainment here; it's totally normal. And it's nowhere on Ugandan television. Maybe it's not considered entertainment because most Ugandans haven't chosen to leave a 2,000 sq. ft home for a much smaller, economical 200 sq. ft living space. Or maybe it's that the houses here tend to lack the glam that those American customized micro spaces exude. </div>
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Whatever the case, Daniel and I moved into a small(er than we were ever used to) house <a href="http://iyasinafrica.blogspot.com/2014/01/our-new-nyenga-neighborhood.html" target="_blank">when we moved to Nyenga in January 2014</a>. And by the grace of God, Daniel and I have made this little >100 sq. ft. room our home. For me, it has been beautiful experience. Limiting living space forced me to evaluate what <i>stuff</i> I value, "need", and want in my life. That process in itself has opened my eyes in a very real way to the irrelevance of stuff. It is easy for me to believe that things directly influence my happiness and quality of life, but living with less has guarded me from falling into that futile pursuit. And although I still have a weak spot in my soul for shopping, it's not even tempting to store up treasures where moth and dust destroy (Matt. 6:19) when you don't have anywhere to put the "treasures"! </div>
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Truly, I thank God for this experience. I thank God for the opportunity to be so immersed in the Ugandan culture, growing to know the people who I serve and serve alongside in a richer way. I pray that I will always appreciate the simplicity of less as well as the convenience of having more (indoor plumbing really is a great idea). And a special shout out to my husband who makes living in tight quarters enjoyable and easy =) </div>
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Thank you so much for praying for me and Daniel. As you know, we have been working on Daniel's paperwork for his US immigrant visa. Last week, we were able to schedule Daniel's visa interview for April 27th. This is a HUGE step forward for us! The interview will be held in Nairobi which is about a 12 hour bus ride from Jinja. Daniel is currently in Nairobi to get a required physical done before the interview. I will be joining Daniel over the weekend and attending the interview with him. If Daniel's visa is accepted, he will be considered a permanent resident of America and we will be able to travel back to the United States a few weeks after the interview. This is exactly what we intend to do. We have actually booked tickets for the beginning of May. Please pray that Daniel's interview goes well! Although we see no reason for the visa to be denied, there really is no guarantee. So we are putting it all in God's hands and we ask that you would lift this request up in prayer this week. </div>
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Corinne Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476685026665732759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-6262399956369976732015-03-19T12:48:00.001-04:002015-03-19T12:50:33.042-04:00Baby House Blessings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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On January 30th, God brought three beautiful little girls to the Good Shepherd's Fold baby house. Three lives, preserved through the grace of God and the faithful ministry of <a href="http://www.abidefamilycenter.org/" target="_blank">Abide Family Center</a>, changed forever. The caretakers of the baby house gently loved on the triplets, even during difficult hours of sleepless nights and scream-filled mealtimes. Within the first weeks, the babies went from crying when touched to smiling when held; from avoiding eye-contact to seeking moments of attention; from fear to trust. It was a miracle unfolding. The caretakers remarked on the emotional development that they were witnessing in these lives. It was beautiful.</div>
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I praise God for demonstrating to the baby house caretakers the transforming power of His love and character poured into little lives. I praise God for reminding me of the way that He cares for us and continues to pursue us, even when we cry to be left alone or avoid His presence. He meets us where we are, even if it is in the middle of the night; God doesn't turn His ear the other way. What a beautiful example He gives us as we care for little ones. </div>
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Bringing in new babies is always a test of stamina for the baby house aunties, and a 6-month old baby girl, Patricia, also joined the baby house just weeks after the triplets. After 2 months of caring for the full house of 15 babies, the caretakers were getting tired! Claudia (director of the baby house) and I wanted to give the ladies a day away of refreshment. Women's Day provided the perfect opportunity to pamper the caretakers and give them a well-deserved break. We surprised the ladies with a day at the salon, including new hairdos, manicures, pedicures, and more. What a great time we all had together!</div>
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Getting more involved with the baby house over the past several months has been a great joy and blessing to me. I love the front-row seat it gives me as I watch God's healing hand in the precious lives of the babies. Sometimes the healing is emotional and sometimes it's physical. For those who prayed for <a href="http://iyasinafrica.blogspot.com/2015/01/searched-and-known.html" target="_blank">baby Daniel during his kidney complications</a>, THANK YOU! After weekly visits to the pediatrician over the past 2+ months, Daniel has been given a clean bill of health. We are so thankful and relieved that Daniel's kidney problems do <i>not</i> appear to be chronic. Daniel is doing well and is as happy and active as ever!</div>
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<i>Although each triplet has at least 1 sponsor, GSF children are not considered fully sponsored until each one has 4 sponsors. If you would like to be a sponsor for any of the triplets, feel free to sign up at <a href="http://www.good-shepherds-fold.org/about-sponsorship/sponsor-a-child/" target="_blank">www.goodshepherdsfold.org</a> and I would love to get you started! Feel free to shoot me an email at <a href="mailto:gsfsponsorship@gmail.com">gsfsponsorship@gmail.com</a> if you have any questions.</i></div>
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1) Praise - We were able to renew Daniel's Ugandan visa with a quick trip to Kenya! Our time in Kenya ended up being a huge refreshment and wonderful time away.</div>
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2) Praise/Prayer - We heard from the National Visa Center and Daniel's US immigrant visa is onto the next stage! We are currently waiting for an interview date at the US embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. Lord willing, the interview is the last big step until we get his visa. Please pray that his interview date would come quickly and for patient hearts for us.</div>
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3) Please continue to pray for the elections and unrest in Nigeria!</div>
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4) Please pray for the baby house, that God's presence and love would reign over all in that house. Pray specifically for the new babies: the triplets and Patricia.</div>
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Corinne Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476685026665732759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-44433574632295855962015-02-27T06:20:00.002-05:002015-02-28T10:57:50.091-05:00Project Completed<div class="MsoNormal">
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The Fish house is finished! It was an exciting and challenging experience, and I learned a lot
about construction, building in Uganda, managing people, and myself. Afte<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">r 8 </span>months and a lot of
work from my casual workers, skilled laborers, and contractors, the new missionary home has been completed - more or less on schedule and under budget. To God be the glory!</div>
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<li>confined masonry construction</li>
<li>reinforced concrete slab, columns, and ring beam</li>
<li>timber trusses (double top and bottom cords), pine</li>
<li>28ga corrugated metal roofing sheets</li>
<li>aluminum sliding windows</li>
<li>steel, screened exterior doors and solid timber interior doors</li>
<li>waste management: septic tank + soak pit</li>
<li>exterior finish: exposed brick with 2 pack poly varnish</li>
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To celebrate the house being finished, we held a worker appreciation party for everyone who had been part of the project from start to finish. This past December, I was able to purchase Bibles in English and
Luganda (depending on what each worker preferred) and give them to some of the
workers for Christmas. At the worker appreciation party, I was able to give more Bibles to the rest of the workers who had not received them yet. Praise God that His word is reaching people
in the communities around Good Shepherd's Fold (GSF)! Pray that, indeed, it will not return empty (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+55%3A10-11&version=ESV" target="_blank">Isaiah 55:10-11</a>).</div>
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We also had a dedication where we invited all of the GSF staff to come and see the house. After about an hour of walking through and fellowship and snacks, David Fish and the GSF director Mark Gwartney said a few words. David then closed the gathering with a time of corporate prayer.</div>
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Through the course of the project, I tried - with the help of my foreman - to speak into the lives of my workers and provide spiritual and practical guidance. One of them, Kaiga, picked up on the skills quickly and by the end of it had been promoted from porter to mason. Another young man, Kawoma, began saving his pay, week by week, after we spoke to everyone about the importance of budgeting. Kawoma is also part of a family that lives in the community neighboring GSF, and David and Lisa Fish invited his family to come to church. He received a Bible around Christmastime and was encouraged to read it along with the other workers. Then on New Year's Eve, he traveled to Namboole Stadium (Uganda's national stadium) to attend a Christian prayer event. He accepted Christ as his savior there, and has now been attending church regularly! Even though the project is done, I see him and two of my other workers, Lubega
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Having these guys coming to church is a great opportunity to follow up with some of the workers who got Bibles. Please pray that we will be able to plug more and more of them into the local church. Also pray that there will be more opportunities for discipleship of the others on future projects.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here are a few other things you can be praying with us about:<br />
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1) The upcoming elections in Nigeria have been postponed until March 28 (presidential and parliamentary) and April 11 (state governors and assemblies). The reason given for the delay is that the military resources that would be allocated to monitoring the elections are otherwise tied up fighting Boko Haram. However, the whole thing may just be a ploy for the current administration to keep power. Please pray for peace as tensions are rising leading up to the polls, and please pray that the Lord would use the person appointed as president for His purposes and glory.<br />
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2) Corinne and I are still waiting for an interview date with US Immigration. This has made it difficult to plan for the months ahead. Also, my legal immigration status in Uganda is drawing to a close (it expires March 11th), so we have started looking into our options there as well. Pray that the Lord would go before us in both these processes. </div>
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It all started with a little leg pain, then difficulty walking, and within weeks baby Daniel's entire body was swollen. I drove baby Daniel and the GSF nurse, Kim, to Jinja to meet with a doctor who referred us to a pediatrician. The pediatrician quickly assessed Daniel before sending us in for blood tests, urine analysis, and an ultrasound. When the results came back, the doctor informed us that baby Daniel was in stage two of <a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000495.htm" target="_blank">Acute Nephritic Syndrome</a>. For an 18 month-year-old, this was no light diagnosis. It didn't take long for the doctor to warn us of the gravity of the situation: Daniel needed treatment immediately. If treatment was not effective within a few days, Daniel's condition could become life-or-death and would require dialysis. </div>
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How could this healthy child be in such dire condition? Oh, and didn't we just celebrate Christmas? And I'm supposed to celebrate New Years Eve tomorrow? And is there even somewhere to take Daniel if he needs dialysis? Will this little baby lose his life right here in my arms? I felt helpless. It's a hard place to be, but it drove me to the One who I know is sovereign over all. </div>
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Baby Daniel was admitted into the Nile International Hospital. Kim, the nurse, spent the first night with him so that she could keep an expert eye on him and observe whether or not his body would take the medicine. The next day Daniel (my husband - not baby Daniel) and I went to Kampala to celebrate New Years together. New Years was a sweet time of refreshment for me + Daniel. Honestly, it felt like I escaped the nightmare of baby Daniel's medical condition and woke up at a beautiful resort full of delicious food and clean <i>everything</i>. What a whirlwind. </div>
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Within days I was back at the hospital with baby Daniel. I spent the next four days attending to him. The job itself was mostly simple - just changing diapers, washing clothes, and entertaining little Daniel. But there's something about spending four days in an isolated hospital room that was emotionally challenging. Part of it was just reflecting on Daniel's life. It was an honor to care for such a delightful little boy. Where was his family to care for him and how'd he get stuck with me? My heart hurt for him as I thought of the many circumstances in his life that brought him to that hospital. I realized how little I knew baby Daniel before our concentrated time together. If I was learning so much about him in days, I must really only be at the tip of the iceberg with this little guy. I thought I loved little Daniel before our time in the hospital, but could it be that I loved a baby that I hardly knew? And if so, did little Daniel even know my love for him? </div>
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God's love is more than just a generic value for our lives; He loves us and <i>He</i> <i>intimately knows us. </i> It's not in a casual sense such as knowing our demeanor or knowing what makes us cry; we are fully known by Him. </div>
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God challenged me in that hospital room to strive to know the children of GSF the way He knows me. I know I will never reach full knowledge of the kids here, and it would be impossible to intimately know over 80 children. But I pray that my love for them is never confined to brief interactions here and there or short greetings as I pass by their houses. I pray that my connection to them would reflect God's deep and everlasting love and knowledge of them. </div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">O LORD, you have searched me and known me!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">You know when I sit down and when I rise up;</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">you discern my thoughts from afar.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">You search out my path and my lying down</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">and are acquainted with all my ways.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">Even before a word is on my tongue, </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">behold, O LORD, you know it altogether.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">You hem me in, behind and before, </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">and you lay your hand upon me.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">it is high; I cannot attain it.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">Where shall I go from your Spirit?</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">Or where shall I free from your presence?</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">If I ascend to heaven, you are there!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">If I take the wings of the morning</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">even there your hand shall lead me,</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">and your right hand shall hold me.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">If I say, "Surely the darkness shall cover me,</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">and the light about me be night,"</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">even the darkness is not dark to you;</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">the night is bright as the day,</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">for darkness is as light with you.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">For you formed my inward parts;</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">you knitted me together in my mother's womb.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">Wonderful are your works;</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">my soul knows it very well.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">My frame was not hidden from you,</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">when I was being made in secret,</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">intricately woven in the depths of the earth.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">Your eyes saw my unformed substance;</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">in your book were written, every one of them,</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">the days that were formed for me,</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">when as yet there was none of them.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">How previous to me are your thoughts, O God!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">How vast is the sum of them!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">If I would count them, they are more than the sand.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">I awake, and I am still with you.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">Oh that you would slay the wicked, O God!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">O men of blood, depart from me!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">They speak against you with malicious intent;</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">your enemies take your name in vain.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">Do I not hate those who hate you, O LORD?</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">I ate them with complete hatred;</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">I count them my enemies.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">Search me, O God, and know my heart!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">Tru me and know my thoughts!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">And if there be any grievous way in me,</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #274e13;">and lead me in the way everlasting!</span></i></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Thank you to all who prayed for little Daniel during his time at the hospital. I thank God for the awesome work for healing that He did in Daniel's body! Although Daniel is no longer in the hospital, his body is still healing gradually. He's still on a strict diet and will be going for periodic blood tests until his body has fully recovered. Please continue praying for him!</span></div>
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1. Please pray for Daniel as he is in the final stretch of the building project. His goal is to be done by the beginning of February, but he's going to need the driving force of your prayers to make this happen.<br />
2. Pray that Daniel's US immigrant visa would finish processing so that it's available when we are ready to visit the US (we're hoping to be back in the spring for a few months). For anyone interested, his case is currently under review at the National Visa Center (NVC). If the case is completed at the NVC, it'll be sent to Nairobi, Kenya where Daniel and I will need to go for an interview.<br />
3. Pray for Corinne as January tends to be a busy month juggling the sponsorship and scholarship programs! She also plans to kick off some training with the Baby House workers this month.<br />
4. Praise God for His gift of health over 2014! Please pray that God would continue to sustain and protect us.<br />
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Corinne Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476685026665732759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-52957612667681618052014-12-13T10:18:00.002-05:002014-12-13T10:18:46.877-05:00A Flyover in Photos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #660000;">Happy holidays from Uganda! The holiday season has been a busy time for both me and Daniel. Although we may not be rushing to the next Christmas social or caroling outing, the holiday season is bustling whether we are in America, Nigeria, or Uganda. Rather than giving you a play-by-play, I figured a flyover in photos may be even better. I provide you with a caption or so for each photo, but feel free to follow up with any questions! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">In November, Good Shepherd's Fold officially sent out our first letters for our </span><a href="http://www.good-shepherds-fold.org/about-sponsorship/sponsor-a-class/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Class 2 Class Program</span></a><span style="color: #274e13;">, a program designed to connect classes from around the world with our classrooms here at the GSF Nursery & Primary School. 420ish letters later, all GSF students from K3 through P6 had written their first letters to their new sponsor class in the USA.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Daniel and I celebrated Thanksgiving with all of the GSF missionaries + a few others! We even ate sweet potatoes, one of my Thanksgiving favorites =) I brought mashed potatoes and carrots. The mashed potatoes were an extra challenge given my kitchen limitations, but (believe it or not), I eventually got them boiled and mashed!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">The GSF staff organized a Day of Thanks. The service lasted from 9am - 3pm and included hours of singing, dancing, testimonies, speakers, etc. It was a special time reflecting on God's faithfulness over the past year.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">It's the end of the 2014 school year here in Uganda! The school year here runs from January to November. The end of the school year = graduations! The GSF K5 class is one of the major graduations here at GSF. K5 is the final class before Primary School, and it was an entertaining day of dancing and presentations. There are 8 children who live at the GSF children's home who graduated along with the other children. I loved seeing both Mark and Paul, the </span><a href="http://iyasinafrica.blogspot.com/2014/09/a-nyenga-holiday.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">two boys that stayed with me and Daniel for a few days last school holiday</span></a><span style="color: #274e13;">, graduate from K5</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Did I mention that it's the end of the school year? No school = an abundance of free time for the kids. I was nominated to do a game time with our GSF kids (ages 10+ in the morning for 2 hours, ages 5-10 in the afternoon for 2 hours). Although I wasn't sure how to keep that many kids occupied for that many hours, it ended up being a lot of fun! We did the parachute, relays, more relays, and then ended with soccer. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">The end of the school year also means it's time for our GSF to visit their relatives in the village (for those who have known relatives). Some of the kids go for over a month, others for a few weeks, and others just for a day. Of course, there are other kids that don't go at all; it all depends on the child's situation. I had the opportunity to accompany one of our GSF girls during her visit with her aunt. It was such a sweet time together!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">The house project is making steady progress! The walls and ceilings are plastered. Daniel's been busy juggling the plumber, electrician, roofer, carpenter, welder, tiler, framer, painter, and masons. It's as crazy as it sounds!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Recently, one of my casual workers (day laborers) was caught on the GSF campus at night, stealing cabbages from the farm. He was apprehended by a couple</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <i>askaris</i> (security guards) and eventually subdued. As per usual procedure, he was then d</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">etained at the on-campus staff housing until the following morning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The next day, the GSF Director - Mark Gwartney, three <i>askaris</i>, the perpetrator's mother and uncle, my foreman Joseph, and I met to discuss what would be done about the situation. I was not angry; in fact, no one gathered there was angry. Instead, the overwhelming sense seemed to be one of disappointment. </span>This was a good worker that had been there from the beginning. He was being paid a fair wage, and if he had needed extra money for something he could have gotten a loan from one of the other workers - that kind of thing happens all the time.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was decided that the worker caught stealing would not be sent</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> to the police. He was, however, made to write and sign an apology letter. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The discussion ended, and the young man got up to gather his things that had been </span>confiscated. Up until this point I had not noticed his pile of things on the ground nearby. I watched as he picked up a jacket that had been modified with homemade adjustments to be able to carry a lot of cabbages. The cabbages were there on ground as well, and I counted up to 7 of them. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As he was handed one cabbage and sent on his way, I suddenly felt a deep sadness. Not because I pitied this young man, but because I </span>could<span style="font-family: inherit;"> see in him the same</span> sinful nature that was in myself. How many times do I disobey God for some petty, temporary reward? </div>
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Praise God for sustaining the project so far! Also, praise God for continuing to raise up men with a desire to follow Him. Below is a picture of my foreman, Joseph, and one of my masons, Ronald, helping to lead worship at our weekly GSF staff devotions.</div>
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My crew is incredibly skilled at working with their hands. I have been impressed and challenged by the work ethic, resourcefulness, and ability of these men.</div>
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I will leave you with a picture of these little rascals.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Please continue to pray for us as we work out visas and immigration for both the US and Uganda. The next step in the application for Daniel's US immigration is happening </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">this </i><i>week. </i>Please pray that the information would be processed and accepted without delays.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Pray for the </span>continued<span style="font-family: inherit;"> discipleship, protection, and care of the GSF kids.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Pray for </span>the d<span style="font-family: inherit;">iscipleship of the workers and sub-contractors involved with the project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Continue to pray for the gospel of Jesus Christ to transform the people of Uganda.</span></div>
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Last week, I was in town Jinja meeting contractors for the house construction. I stopped at a bank - a branch of an international institution - to get bills changed to smaller denominations for paying my workers. I pulled into a spot in the parking lot and parked the vehicle I was driving. I could see 2 or 3 guards standing and sitting next to their shack about 20ft away from where I was parked. I left my backpack where it was sitting on the passenger seat, thinking the area was pretty secure. Before leaving the vehicle, I collected a piece of paper from my backpack and then locked the door. At the main entrance to the bank I emptied my pockets of all metallic objects, cleared the detector, retrieved my things, and went inside. The piece of paper I brought had a list of quantities that I needed, and based on that I had the teller give me change. I did not have a lot of money to change, so the whole interaction took about 5 minutes. Once I had the denominations I needed, I made my way out and back to the car. I unlocked the driver’s side door and began entering the vehicle when I noticed something was wrong. My backpack was gone.</div>
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At first I did not believe it. I looked at the passenger seat and then looked again and again, as if it would magically reappear. No such luck. I checked frantically around the rest of the inside of the car. Nothing. I then got out and quickly looked around the vehicle. Nothing. Running up to the guards who were sitting nearby, I and asked them urgently if they had seen anybody around the vehicle. They said they hadn't seen anyone and advised I check inside to see if they had gotten anything on camera. I ran inside and requested to see the manager. The only person around was the operations manager, and he was in the back. I asked that they go get him, and then I called Corinne, told her what happened, and asked her to pray. Then I went back outside. </div>
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The backpack contained some valuable things including a MacBook Pro and an iPad. If there was any chance at all that it could be retrieved, it needed to happen quickly. As I thought more about it, it seemed that the guards had to be involved in some way. So I began to interrogate them about what happened. I even searched their guard shack, looking behind old furniture and in latrine stalls for the backpack. But it was all to no avail. I began asking them directly if they took my bag. They denied it up and down, of course, and claimed they had been watching the car the whole time. I could feel my anger building up, knowing – just knowing – that it was impossible that they did not see anything. I began trying different tactics; At one point, I even told them I'd be willing to buy the bag back from them. But they stuck to their story.</div>
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Frustrated and beginning to lose hope, I went back inside the bank and met the operations manager. He listened as I described what had happened. When I was finished, he informed me (much to my chagrin) that there were no cameras on the outside of the building. He also proceeded to tell me that there was no evidence that my backpack had been on the premises and that he thought I probably lost it before coming to the bank. That made me even more frustrated, and I told him I was 100% sure my bag was stolen at the bank and that an institution with their name ought to have cameras outside. I also told him I planned on getting the police involved. The operations manager said that there was nothing he could do and that I should go to the police. I went back outside and searched the guard shack one more time. I even searched the surrounding area of the compound, but did not come up with anything. I questioned the guards again, still thinking they know something, anything about what happened. But they were even less cooperative with their answers. So I got into the vehicle and rode to the Central Police Station, Jinja. </div>
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At the police station, I was able to speak with the SOCO - or Scenes of Crime Officer. I gave him a brief explanation of what happened, and he asked to see the vehicle. After a short inspection, he pointed to the keyhole on the passenger side and said, “That’s how they got in.” I immediately saw that it had been tampered with. “They must have had a master key," the SOCO continued. "Thefts like this have happened before in different parts of town, even in public places. They are always are very quick and use a master key to get in the vehicle.” I thanked the officer for his help, received a case number from the front desk, and was told to return the following day to give my statement. </div>
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On the drive back to GSF, questions just kept running through my mind. When, where, how, and why was I targeted for this? Should I have been more vigilant? Should I have taken my backpack inside with me? Did I miss anything in my search of the guard shack and compound? How could this have happened at a bank - at that kind of bank with security guards watching - anyway? Thinking about everything only made me more discouraged and angry. </div>
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That evening was missionary devotions at GSF. During that time of fellowship, I shared what had happened and was prayed for by the other GSF missionaries. Their words and prayer were encouraging, and I began to let of of some of the anger and feel a deepening sense of peace. Talking with Corinne about it gave me some perspective as well. Sure, we lost some valuable things and documents in that backpack. But in the end, they were just possessions, and possessions can be replaced. It could have been much worse, too. I had obviously been targeted, but at least I was not mugged and remained unhurt. I was not carrying any project funds in the backpack at the time, either.</div>
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I still get angry and bitter about what happened sometimes when I think about it. I’ve also lost a few hours of sleep over it. I am not sure what the Lord’s purpose is in all of this… but I am sure He has a plan, and I trust Him.</div>
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Theft is becoming more and more of a common thing in Uganda. From taxi buses to offices to the streets to the parking lot of a bank - stealing is a rampant part of this society. The weeks leading up to Christmas are especially bad, as these types of theft become more and more frequent. The thieves are getting slicker, too – especially in the cities. </div>
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Much of Uganda is at least nominally Christian. I've heard someone say recently that the evidence that the gospel has truly reached Uganda will be when the majority of people stop various forms of stealing (among other things). I am inclined to agree, and this leads me to prayer requests.</div>
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1. Please pray that, despite the hardship of life here, God would raise up Ugandan men and women of integrity - especially when it comes to money and possessions. Pray that the gospel would not only reach the ears of the people here, but that it would penetrate the hearts, values, and lifestyles of those we serve and minister to. </div>
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2. As the theft of my backpack has set us back in many ways, please pray for Corinne and me as we process and recover. Pray that we continue to live life with an open hand and learn, as Tozer says, the "blessedness of possessing nothing."</div>
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Daniel Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10684763103827092695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-90876838616329276192014-09-23T08:50:00.002-04:002014-09-23T08:50:37.970-04:00A GSF Sponsorship Video<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My primary role at GSF is the Sponsorship Coordinator. I love watching how God uses the sponsorship program to bless both our GSF kids <i>and</i> the sponsors. What a great way for people from <i>all over the world</i> to impact a life of a child here in the little village of Buundo, Uganda through a relationship, prayer, and finances. Watch this short clip to see some of the sweet faces benefiting from the sponsorship program!</div>
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<b>Click <a href="http://www.good-shepherds-fold.org/about-sponsorship/sponsor-a-child/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to become a GSF child sponsor!</b></div>
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Corinne Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476685026665732759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-25812559780663415162014-09-18T06:55:00.003-04:002014-09-18T06:55:53.389-04:00A Nyenga Holiday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Excitement
filled their eyes. What should they pack? Who carries the bag? Paul and Mark
stuffed handfuls of little toys into their backpack as the aunties laughed
saying, “You’re going to be coming back! You don’t have to take everything!”
Mark and Paul skipped to their aunties to give them a quick hug before throwing
the overflowing bag onto Paul’s back. <b>They were going for holiday</b>. It didn’t
even matter that they weren’t going with family; they were <i>going! </i>The
boys jumped into the GSF staff van. They were wide-eyed, trying to take in
every passing motorcycle and scene. We arrived in Nyenga, and by this time Mark
had a million questions. “Where does Daniel sleep? Where do you keep your
clothes?” I explained to them that Daniel and I are <i>married, </i>so we stay in the same house and keep our clothes on the
same shelf. Paul stood quietly, but wonder bubbled out of his eyes. Paul loves
to help, so I asked him to help me wash some dishes. “Where is the faucet?” I
just laughed and explained that in the village, we don’t have running water. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Every
school holiday, Good Shepherd’s Fold sends as many children as possible to be
with their relatives. We focus on reunification of children with their
families, and school breaks provide a great opportunity to step in this
direction. But as you can imagine, these kids are at GSF for a reason and each
family situation varies; some families are stable and others jeopardize the
safety of our GSF kids. As a result, some children go to their relatives’ house
for weeks at a time, others for a day with supervision, and others not at all.
Then of course there are situations where there are no known relatives because
the child was completely abandoned. As you can probably tell by now, each
child’s situation is very unique. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now
think of yourself as a GSF child. I know it’s probably tough to think like
that, especially if you’ve never even been to GSF or an orphanage. But just try
=) It’s school break, you typically live in a house with 8 other kids, and 7
out of 8 of those kids are gone for the holidays to be with their relatives.
They come back with elaborate stories of riding in vans, eating different
foods, and playing with new kids. And this happens 3x a year. Imagine the
thoughts. “Why don’t I get to go? I’m still not wanted? <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Am I not good enough?</i>” Or even, “I want a chance to ride in a van,
too!” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This
school break, several of the GSF staff stepped up to take in kids over the
holiday. Some took a child for several days, others for a weekend, and others
for a day. It meant so much for our GSF kids. They got to go! Some of these
kids had <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">never</i> gone for holiday.
Their joy and excitement was just amazing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Daniel
and I were blessed to take Mark and Paul, two 7-year-old boys, for a few days. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">It was awesome</i>. God blessed us with
great conversations. We talked about everything from how electricity works to
what will happen when we die. One of my favorite conversations was about
marriage. After telling the boys several times stuff like, “Daniel and I stay in
the same house because we are married.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Daniel
sleeps in the same bed with me because <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">we
got married</i>.” Paul finally asked me, “So where is Mary?” Then Mark said,
“The married. Where is he?” Wow. I had the privilege to talk to the boys all
about what it means to be married and what the Bible says about husbands and
wives. That was one of the highlights for me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As
for the boys, a highlight for them was riding on the motorcycle with Daniel. For
a 7 year old, I can only imagine that there are few things more exciting than
sitting on the back of a shiny, blue motorcycle =)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mark and Paul singing and drumming with some of my old tins. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank
you for your continued prayers and support. Here are a few ways that you can
pray for us in the coming weeks:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Daniel is preaching at the church of one of his workers this week.
Pray for him as he prepares to preach!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. There’s conflict in the baby house among some of the house moms.
Pray for wisdom for mediating and for reconciliation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">3. There was a
terrorist attack that somehow got found out over the weekend. The government
along with supporting agencies dismantled the plans and recovered the
explosives and made some arrests. Sounds like it’s a branch of Al-Shabaab in Uganda.
Anyway, it all happened in Kampala, the capital city (which is over 2 hours away from where we stay - not very near). Nothing </span><i style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">happened,</i><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> but
please pray for peace and protection over Uganda. It can also be a little
unnerving for everyone, ex-pats and Ugandans alike. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">4. Please continue praying for our children at GSF, to feel and experience the love of Jesus Christ.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mark and Paul with some of the neighbor boys at the end of our time together</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paul (left) and Mark (blue shirt) with the three neighbor boys, Joel, Sam and Hassan.</td></tr>
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Corinne Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476685026665732759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-69719935770538969382014-08-23T08:17:00.001-04:002014-08-23T08:17:12.969-04:00Firm Foundation<div style="text-align: justify;">
Over the last few months, I have learned that in construction, the largest percentage of the labor, materials, expertise, and finances (some would venture to say up to 35%) goes into building the foundation. Quality is very important at this stage of the project. If you do not get the foundation right, mistakes are compounded and you run into issues in the future (e.g. if the building is slightly not squared at the foundation level, it will be considerably off when it comes time to put the trusses into place). Much time, effort, and investment is required in this crucial phase.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making sure the right concrete cover is achieved on each column</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Digging through marrum is hard work, but having makeshift hats definitely helps</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stepped footings</td></tr>
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The importance of a good foundation applies to discipleship as well. It has affected my approach to discipling the 21 men on the job site that I interact with on a daily basis. I have the opportunity to begin the work day with a time of devotion and prayer. Because some workers are casual labor and may not be working with me for long, I make sure to share the gospel each morning. My foreman, Joseph and a couple other guys have stepped up to lead this time as well. The workers and I also join the GSF staff for a one-hour chapel every Tuesday morning where, praise God, the gospel has been shared every time. This is the firmest foundation, the starting point of everything: Jesus Christ and the message of his life, death, and resurrection as it concerns fallen man. As we start with this beautiful truth, the Holy Spirit can work in the hearts of the workers and the foundation for further discipleship is laid. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying a breakfast cup of porridge together after morning devotions</td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Corinne and I had a wonderful time spending a weekend with the Mongomery's. Besides Corinne's parents, the Montgomery's have been our only visitors. This is completely understandable; Uganda is quite a trek from both the US and Nigeria. But it made it all the more special for part of our CEFC body to come and actually see both GSF and EMI in action. What a blessing it was to host them for dinner at our home in Nyenga, introduce them to our friends at GSF, and share what God has been doing both in Uganda and at CEFC. Friends are the best taste of home, and we were so encouraged by their visit.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blessed to have Cliff, Julie, Naomi, and Sam visit GSF</td></tr>
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Below are a few pics showing construction progress so far:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Footing dug and poured</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hardcore being added and crushed with sledgehammers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daniel and I had the opportunity to go to Murchison Falls several weeks ago!</td></tr>
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Prayer Requests/Praises:<br />
1) Praise God that Phase 1 of the project is now complete.<br />
2) Pray for continued wisdom and grace through the remainder of the project.<br />
3) Pray for the salvation and growth of each of the men working on the project.<br />
4) Corinne has recently accepted the position as co-director of the baby house. Please pray for her as she begins that new role.<br />
5) We are still struggling with the water situation in Nyenga (public water does not reach our community due to a lack of water pressure). Pray with us as we determine what may be beneficial steps towards a solution that offers a sustainable future for our community.<br />
<br />Daniel Iyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10684763103827092695noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367052600065562628.post-70604479503499654032014-07-21T11:34:00.002-04:002014-07-21T11:34:18.145-04:00Our Nigerian Reception in Pictures<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">On July 12th, Daniel and I enjoyed a wonderful wedding reception in Jos, Nigeria at the Hill Station Hotel.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Daniel wearing the modern Nigerian groom wear. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dressed like the modern Nigerian bride!<span style="text-align: left;"> </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Daniel and I with his mum, Dr. Clara Iya</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The beautiful cake! All of the catering was done by Daniel's aunt.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Daniel and I making our entrance into the reception, escorted by a band of ladies who helped us dance our way down the red carpet aisle. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Phil Andrew opened the reception in prayer</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cutting the cake was a big part of the celebration. First there was a speech by Daniel's great aunt followed by a time of prayer. Then we were joined by Daniel's parents before there was a countdown for the cutting! At the end of the countdown, a big sparkler went off in front of the cake. I was not expecting it and it really surprised me!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">We fed each other cake.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">So did the parents of the groom =)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">We also shared juice.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Then there was a time of dancing! All of the ladies in the room were asked to join me and Daniel on the dance floor.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">They instructed me on a few dance moves.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Then the men joined the dance floor and a Nigerian tradition referred to as "spraying" commenced. It's when people come and spray us with money. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Then we enjoyed some great food.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">All of the beautiful decorations! My favorite color is orange and Daniel's favorite color is blue.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Then we had a time of speeches.<br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Words from the wise who had been married for over 50 years!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Daniel gave a word of thanks.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Daniel's dad also had a chance to speak.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Daniel and me with some close family and friends.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The wedding planner who did an amazing job! She is also a close family friend.<br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Daniel and I felt so honored by the awesome celebration. The whole event was a great taste (for me) of the rich Nigerian culture. We enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate with our family and friends in Nigeria!</span></td></tr>
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