on being a learner

Continuing to be a learner is important. Some people think that since we live in Africa – well -- that there is a distinct African culture, and we know it.  This is not true.

The image at the right illustrates the enormity of the African continent.


Our Sub-Saharan Africa affinity alone encompasses a land mass the size of the U.S., India, Western Europe, Mexico, Japan and part of China combined.


With so much land and so many people groups and languages, differences are inevitable.


But it is okay -- the love of Christ transcends nations, languages, and cultures.

Men pushing bicycles loaded down with matoke is a common sight
in parts of Uganda

Before this trip we had not had much experience with cooked matoke (mah-toe-kay) -- (cooking bananas or plantains).

We tried some in Tanzania, but it is not a prevalent dish in Southern Africa or in Kenya.

In parts of Uganda, however, matoke is a dietary staple.

Here is a truckload of matoke headed toward town.  I guess they don't smash!












We thought you might enjoy this short video clip of the local fuel station in Northeast Uganda.  Notice the mud building in the back housing the station office.

Pumping gas by hand is something we commonly experienced in Malawi, before the town received electricity.

Remember the fuel station in Leer, South Sudan?

It is a step up from the fuel station in Leer, South Sudan, if you remember the 50 gallon drums and tube-type hose we experienced there.







God wants us to continually learn more -- about Himself and about the people of the world enabling us to share His love in an understandable way which will touch the hearts of those who hear.

Ask God to help you be a learner allowing you to be effective as you tell others about Him.

Pray for those whom God is calling to share and minister among the Mening people.  Pray for open minds, quick to understand the Mening culture and beliefs, enabling them to be effective in their ability to share the Good News of God's gift of salvation.