Our Journey Begins

For those of you who don't know, Nick and I are traveling to Uganda for 15 days , October 15th through October 30th. Many of you helped make this trip possible. Most of you have been praying for us for weeks already. Here is a part of our support letter we sent out to a few people to let you know a little more about the trip: 

"Recently, God has opened the door for Jessie and I to serve for two weeks in Uganda. Africa, in general, has been on our hearts and in our conversations over the past couple of years. 1 Corinthians 10:31 says it well, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.” As simple as that verse is, Jessie and I both feel it sums up our mission. God began to soften my heart back in college. Through leading in music and serving my home church, I began to realize that my worship had to be more than just music. Through that realization, my heart’s desire is now to serve in Christ in whatever way He will have me. Since Jessie was a little girl she has wanted to do mission work in Africa at some point in her life. The reason she became a nurse was to do medical missions. Our mutual desire to live out the gospel missionally has been one of the main foundations for our marriage. 

The two of us help support missionaries, Dale and Karen Scully. About a year ago they felt the Lord leading them to Uganda so they sold everything and relocated their family. The Scully’s have offered to host Jessie and I this October 15th through the 30th. Mrs. Scully is going to connect us with several different ministries and organizations possibly including teaching skills, teaching the bible, sports ministry , playing with orphans and more! We are so excited to serve overseas together for the first time ever as husband and wife! We want to ask you to come beside us in prayer, as this is more than just a two week trip for us. Jessie and I both feel like God has called us to overseas missions to some degree. We don’t know if that is a long-term calling or simply something He wants us to do for a season of our life. We are both praying that God will bring us clarity and direction for the future. Whether we end up in Africa or remain in Augusta we believe our purpose is to serve Him with everything."

This past week God has opened even more doors! Our church in Augusta is about to start partnering with a church in Uganda in the next few months. The Scully's were able to contact the pastor of the church in Uganda so we will get to meet him and stay with him for a couple of nights. So amazing how God is just allowing doors to open! 

So that brings us to today. We are now waiting at our four hour layover in Washington D.C to head to Ethiopia, then finally Uganda. I apologize if this first entry is not making complete sense. We have been awake for over 26 hours now. Pray for rest and strength from the Lord! Pray for safety as we are about to board our 15 hour flight.  I cannot wait to step foot in Africa. Beautiful Africa, Here we come.