May 2023

“God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.”

Psalm 68:6

This month we were blessed with a visit from my (Matt’s) parents, Brian and Tammy Harris. After having their first tickets canceled when the world shut down in 2020, and their second tickets canceled when my father had a severe case of COVID in 2021, their trip felt long overdue. Although we had little chance to break from the routine of work and school that our life revolves around, our time together was precious. It was wonderful to show them our Ugandan church family, the pastoral school, the farming enterprise, and all of the great people we have been sharing our life with. But really my Mom and Dad spent most of their time simply being with their grandkids!

We visited many people with my parents, including our sister church 2 hours away. While we were there God allowed me to minister with a sermon, and my parents ministered through song.
My Dad shared his talent of Gospel Singing with anyone who would listen. They loved it!
We took my parents to visit many of our friends and neighbors.
We celebrated one big birthday party to make up for all the grandkid birthdays that were missed.
My mother joined me for a Leadership seminar that I taught, which one of our Discipleship students hosted for the churches in his community.

God Bless You All!

Matt & Noelle & Family