The Weapons of Our Warfare Class
in Idudi, Uganda

By Henry Musana

Praise God all you saints and give Him thanks for His wondrous works. This is a report on the fourth class on the Weapons of Our Warfare in Uganda. It was my prayer ever since I met Rev. Tim Sullivan in Tanzania in 2003 that many of my countrymen would hear these teachings, and I am full of joy because my prayer has been answered. Many have been enlightened concerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Rev. Sullivan and Rev. Steve Monahan arrived in my country on the night of 10 February, 2006. After a night’s rest we traveled to Mbale to visit our beloved friend Pastor Okumu Wilberforce and we had a privilege to minister in the Sunday service. Tim spoke about “Patience,” and we could tell from the congregation that the message blessed them. That same evening we traveled for about two hours to the place where we were to
conduct the class. This was in a small town called Idudi east of Iganga town.

One thing that is worth mentioning is that Rev. Tim and the whole team of WTWH are not complicated people. They are not people who will give their hosts orders on what kind of accommodation they want, what kind of food to eat, which kind of vehicles to use. They make it so simple for me to organize for them a class here in Africa. As some of you know, life is a bit harder here than in the West. But these brothers of mine fit in this kind of life so easily. Let me borrow a comment from one Maasai lady who said that Tim ministers like an African. Surely also I can say Workers Together With Him is like an African ministry, and we don’t feel different. I really enjoy those moments when we get into our rough cabs here and ride on a “boda boda” (the small motorcycles used for transport around the city). I know that for Tim this not always thrilling, but still he will not complain. I remember the first trips to Uganda, I would struggle over where they would sleep, and what food they would eat, but now I do it with ease because these are people who appreciate whatever God has provided. Thanks WTWH for serving God with contentment.

When we arrived in the town of Idudi, we found that the place that been had organized for us to lay our heads wasn’t a fancy place. But we liked it very much. It was near the church, and surprisingly, the owner of the house was a Moslem lady, but she took very good care of us. By the way, Idudi town is dominated by radical Muslims.

On Monday, the13th we began the class. At first we did not know that we were going to have such wonderful days of ministry. The pastors came from different places, and we had two pastors from the neighbouring country of Kenya.

It was great interpreting for Tim. It was as if I was the one teaching the class. There was a perfect flow of the message which made the class more enjoyable. Tim brought the message with simplicity such that after every session people wanted to learn more. I would really get tired, but because I was enjoying what I was doing, I continued to interpret until the closing day. It was interesting working together with Him (the Lord) and with Tim. After the class, all of us could testify that this was a very special class and very successful. We felt sastified, so we thank Jesus Christ our Savior for giving us such victory in Idudi.

I would also like to thank Pastor John Robert Opio of Christian Life Teachings International, for organizing such a beautiful event for us. I thank Pastor Ishmael who hosted us in his church and hosted the pastors who came from far. I know that you had to deprive yourself of many things in order to give room to these pastors. I thank everyone who tirelessly worked to put up this class. Your labour in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corin. 15:58).

I also take this time to thank specially the supporters of Workers Together With Him everywhere you are. Thanks for your financial gifts. I believe it is only the Lord who can show you how you are touching lives here in Africa and beyond. May the Lord show you mercy and multiply grace unto you through Jesus Christ that you may continue being WORKERS TOGETHER WITH HIM.

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From the May 2006 edition of the Vine & Branches