Day 42 and counting down

"God is our help and our shield,"  Mark reminded me as we prepared to go to sleep, "He will guide us tomorrow, but for now, we must sleep."  The President of Uganda spoke last night giving more measures which essentially puts the entire country on lockdown as the cases of covid-19 are on an upward spike.  It seems necessary but also very difficult on the entire country.  

Last night, I didn't want to even think of the ramifications for us and GSF but today is a new day and we are beginning to process what all this means.  It'll still take a few days, and even the president said some things will be clarified in the next few days.  But here's what we do know, and what we'd ask you to pray for.  

What we know:

• We will be here at GSF for the next 6 weeks and likely not leaving, and at this point there are only three of us on the leadership team (comprised of 22 Ugandan staff and missionaries) who are living and working on campus.  
• Cargo and delivery vehicles can move.  GSF has a cargo truck, and we work with someone else who has a delivery vehicle and so we will be able to send for and receive supplies. 
• Travel for medical care is allowed.
• Many of our staff will not be able to travel to come to work.

How to pray:

• For God's protection on Uganda and that the cases will reduce.  
• Wisdom regarding how to reach out to our neighbors and students.
• Wisdom for direction of the ministry during challenging times.  

We plan to keep an update here throughout the lockdown so check in regularly or follow us on instagram where we will post when there is an update.  

Amy