Two White People!

I bet you're wondering why in the world we named our blog "Two Wazungu"; I would be too. Courtney has already been to Uganda once and recalls that the people of Uganda were rather excited to see a white person. In the excitement of such a novelty they would exclaim, "Mzungu!", translating to "white person". Wazungu is the plural form, meaning "two white people".

We know that we're going to stand out in Uganda. We're both blonde and extremely fair skinned -- you could say almost ghostly! We go completely against the norm of the culture.

However, more than being known for our extremely Norwegian selves, we want to stand out for another reason. Matthew 5 says, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill canot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." We want to be that light; we want to shine for Christ.

So we're going to Uganda; we leave exactly two weeks from today! If you know me (Kate) at all, you probably know that this has been a lifelong dream of mine. I've always been enthralled with the culture, the people, the language, and the idea of working with orphans. But more than that, we want to go to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to all people. For 21 years of our lives that has included the Midwest, where God has "planted" us. For the next three months, it means amongst the wonderful people of Jinja, Uganda.

With this all being said, we beg you to pray for us. Some specific ways you could lift us up are as follows:

• Finances -- we trust that God is able to provide as He has called us to go. Pray for continued faith in Him as our Provider and that He would stir in other's hearts to give.
• Last details in America -- as we both look to wrap things up here (Courtney with school and her job at the church, and with my job at the candy store) that we would be able to continue to be bold witnesses here even as we look ahead. Also with saying goodbyes to family and friends! I hate goodbyes a lot.
• That God would go before us -- We have come to the realization within the past week that this is way over us, so we desperately need God to equip us to that which He has called us to. We don't know quite what our ministry will look like just yet, but we do know that we'd like to be used in whatever way God has in store. At the moment, we'd like to be able to work in the orphanages in town and we will each be mentoring college-aged girls that work in the crisis pregnancy center. Pray that God would be leading us to open hearts and open doors. 

As you pray for us, know that you are aiding in the work of God's Kingdom in Uganda too! We do not take this lightly, as we have both seen the power of prayer at work in our lives and others, so we thank you already for joining us in this mission!

To God be the glory, 

Kate and Court