Saturday's Bottom Line:
Mark is on his way home somewhere over the Atlantic, Scott just wrapped up his Better Together marriage seminar in Tororo, Uganda and will start for home Sunday morning MO time. He also sent us several pictures from Joyce's seminary graduation.
Saturday's Prayer Requests:
1. All our DM coaches (group leaders) and pillars (leaders of group leaders) to take the initiative to effectively lead the disciples in their care; for no schedule, location, or technical challenges to hinder the new groups meeting every week, beginning today!
2. God to greatly bless Hillary and Joyce and James and Susan for the especially huge investment of time, hospitality, travel, provision, and heart they have made over the past three weeks. Especially huge, yes, but note that they have been making just "normal" huge investments into raising disciple-makers for several YEARS.
3. Safety, peace, grace (esp. for jet lag), and good health for Mark and Scott as they return home. All their luggage to arrive intact and on time.
More Pictures!
Scott sent me a number of pictures from Joyce's graduation and subsequent celebration, several with captions. On the rest, I have guessed, and like I did yesterday, I may have guessed wrong. = )
Joyce graduated from a local branch of an international Bible school. Scott said the leadership of that school is very interested in TTC because we and they have the same heart to train leaders with a focus on discipleship. We may (or may not) have more interaction with that organization in the future. Scott thinks it might provide an opening for TTC to expand into new nations.
At a college or university commencement in the USA, the faculty of the institution are often decked out in special gowns, stoles, and/or headpieces in which the features and colors all have meaning. It seems the same is true in Kenya, and at least for Christian graduations, the professors wear "hats" (I'm sure that's not the right word) with very large flat brims and red tassels.
With that background, please enjoy these pictures.
Hillary speaking
I was wrong yesterday. Joyce isn't wearing glasses. She is to the right of the lady who is.
All the graduates
Watching the proceedings
Scott with Joyce's mom, "She's really short!"
Celebration time!
Joyce dancing
Piggybacking a toddler
And finally...
Honorary faculty members
These guys look like they really need prayer. Thank you for meeting that need today. = )
Blessings,
Patty