Wow, what a trip! It was non-stop but so rewarding. Duncan and I say it is our second home and everyone we meet there seems to agree, it was therefore great to take 2 others with us to share in the love we are so blessed to receive.Geoff, on his first visit to Africa, had wondered how he would fit in not having experienced the culture before, no need to …
There are a couple of characters in the Bible whom stand out from the rest because verylittle if anything is said negative of them. Perhaps the most that can be levelled againstthem is that they were ‘victims of circumstance’. Joseph is one, Daniel is the other.Joseph could be accused of arrogance, immaturity and possibly favouritism in the family,though some would argue that it was God’s favour rather than man’s favouritism …
Faithfulness and loyalty are rare qualities today, but they are a few of the most important characteristics we can possess – as it reflects the nature of God. Life throws disappointments, tribulations and trials which can lead us to draw back from our responsibilities, but God draws closer to us. The challenge is great but we must be who God wants us to be because there are fruits and rewards …
TEAMS Church is undergoing a major refurb! Leaking gutters and more than 20 years of use and exposure to the harsh equatorial weather have taken their toll on the fabric of TEAMS church and administrative offices (built in 2002) so action was urgently needed before the decaying brickwork caused structural issues. Whilst on site earlier this year, TEAMS chairman, Duncan Watt met with local builders and agreed a specification of …
Imagine digging this huge hole by hand under the equatorial sun! 2 new soakaways are being dug on either side of the church to help improve drainage and reduce the risk of flash flooding during heavy rain.
1 week later – Redecoration commenced after all decaying render had been removed and re-plastered.
TEAMS organised a Cream Teas fundraising event on August Bank Holiday Monday in St Mary and St Peter’s churchyard in Salcombe Regis, Devon. Our Lord blessed us with a wonderful sunny afternoon (after a particularly drizzly week) and holidaymakers and locals turned out in great numbers and enjoyed a relaxing afternoon sitting in the churchyard looking down the valley to a glistening sea! Volunteers baked scones – fruit, plain, gluten-free …
Little did we know that when we posted news of Charles and Susan’s wedding and then the joy of the arrival of Bruce, his son on our blog just a couple of years ago, we would tragically be posting pictures of his funeral so soon after this. None of us know when our Lord will call us home, nor His reason for taking such as inspirational young Pastor and family …
It is with great sadness that TEAMS announces the death of its Resident Pastor, Charles Ajum (34). Charles had been TEAMS Resident Pastor for almost 5 years and was much loved by his family, congregation and colleagues. He was invited to become a member of TEAMS Ugandan board at the age of 30 and married Susan, a year later. He leaves 2 small boys, Isiah and Bruce. At the end …
Pastor Charles is still in St Francis Hospital Nsambya Kampala and very unwell. Scans and tests show he now has stage 4 cancer, very high blood pressure and kidney failure. He is having frequent dialysis and is due to start Chemotherapy today 10th May 2023.His medical bills went past the 10m/= (Ugandan Shillings) mark (about £2,500) at the beginning of this month and now stand at 10.7m/= . So far …