As many of you know, I am going back to Africa for the summer. I am going to answer the most often asked questions to make it simple.
WHERE? I will be based on Lingira Island, one of about 50 islands in the Buvuma Island chain on Lake Victoria in southern Uganda.
WITH WHOM? SHIM (Shepherd's Heart International Ministry), founded by a nurse, Karina Smith. Now they have multiple American and national full time workers.
HOW LONG? 3 months this summer. Hopefully it will lead into a full-time commitment.
WHY? (The most often asked which is always accompanied with a really puzzled face expression)
Most importantly to "bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners; to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord and the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort those who mourn...to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified." Isaiah 61:1-3
Is it Dangerous? Uh, Yeah. For some. For me, no. There is not a safer place to be than the will of God. What can man, beast, or land do against their Creator's will?
WHAT NEXT? If all goes according to plan, I will come back the 1st of September. Perhaps work at my dream job, UofL ER, for 6 months while I raise support then go full-time medical missions in Uganda.
What does your Mother say? "Karina, follow Jesus Christ with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength." and "I put this picture up of you...just in case you don't make it back."
You are such an amazing woman karina and such an inspiration. I will def be praying for you that God keeps his hand on you. I also pray that your light shines bright for those people and they see and feel the love that God has bestowed upon you! I hope that you get to help many in need, and touch many hearts and lifes!
ReplyDelete" Gods mercy reigns forever and ever"
Karina, So what will your nickname be???
ReplyDeleteI LOVE what you are doing and following the Lord with all you got! That's for keeping the bar held high! Oh and tell your MOM! LOVE her very brave comment to you! Amazing! May we all be impacted by your steps.