Uganda Update #5

I had breakfast with Larry Singletary this past Thursday. He told me there had been a problem with the radiator on the Land Cruiser and they were waiting for a part to be bussed up from Kampala. At that time he wasn't sure how long it was going to take, and the team was not going to leave Moroto for the mountain until the Land Cruiser was repaired.

With Larry busy getting his daughter married this weekend I had not heard any updates. I did not know if they had started their hike to the mountain or still in Moroto. Well, there is an update at the Awe Star site. They are still in Moroto waiting for the part. Here is the update below, or go to the Awe Star site to read and comment. Blessings........Jack

June 6th, 2009

The team continues to adapt to the culture of the Karamojong. They were unable to leave for the mountain yet, so remain encamped near the Tepez tribe in the village of Moroto. They are building relationships, and learning what methods work best in that process. At this point, it looks like the team will remain in Moroto until Wednesday the 10th or so. The team is waiting for a small part which plays a vital role, on the Land Cruiser. Once that arrives, they will head up the mountain. They are in the process of preparing a discovery team to head up the mountain to check conditions and let the tribe know they have arrived down below, and will soon be coming. Their huts are completed except for roofs. Once the Tepez men see that the team is nearby, they should be motivated to finish the huts. Regardless, the team is equipped with tents to live in until they are ready.

We are most thankful for the health of the team and would appreciate continued prayer support for the same. The team is learning so much about the Karamojong culture, and are adapting to their way of life. A little more time in Moroto will help serve that purpose, and keep a wider array of foods available!

Stateside, Larry’s daughter Jackie is getting married today! Larry will leave for Uganda on Monday, and will make his way to Moroto to join the team. All look forward to being united as a whole team.

We praise God for this team and for your labor in prayer on their behalf!

brent