May - Jun 08

Dear Fellow Supporters,

I must begin this letter with an apology. Time swiftly passed by before I realized that I needed to send my prayer letter. I am typing this letter from the states. I left Uganda the latter part of Jun as stated in my Mar-Apr prayer letter. I am due to return 23 Aug to arrive Uganda 25 Aug. If you would, pray for safety while traveling in the states as well as flying back to Uganda.

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST – It has been brought to my attention from reading my assistant director’s prayer request that Miss. Kristine McLaughlin had a very bad accident while in the states and preparing to go to the Ivory Coast. Her neck was broken in the accident; however, God was gracious in the fact that she is not paralyzed, but will be in a brace for months to come. (Jul)

Miss. Teddy - She was released early from prison, late Apr or early May, and she returned to church her first Sunday after she was released. It was somewhat funny, I guess, because I had just finished praying for her release that Sunday morning when she walked through the door for Sunday school. All were glad to see her.

The Prison Ministry – There is still hope. When I return, I will try again to talk with the new OIC about speaking with the ladies there. If you remember, I spoke with him while visiting with Miss. Teddy, and he wanted me to assure him I could give the ladies a job or some type of rehabilitation work once they are released. But, this is not possible at this time. If God has closed this door then I must fine another avenue to reach these women.

St. Pius Vocational Institute – I have been visiting this school on Monday morning at 0730 telling them about Jesus. Before I left in Jun the Director, Simon George, asked if I would be interested in visiting there a second time during the week as well. Of course, I will, for this gives me even more of an opportunity to tell young people about the Lord as well as give them an opportunity to ask questions where as in the morning session there is not much time for questions. When I return we will work out the day and time.

Also, concerning the roof that was blown away during the storm in Apr, they are in the process of replacing the roof. God has provided funds for this task.

Answered Prayer – Jeremy Pittman and family have arrived back in Uganda safely!

Soroti Church Ugandan Ladies – Pray for Beatrice and Christine who are leading the Sunday school class for me while I am away that God is and will continue to use them in a mighty way as they teach their own people the Word of God.

Also, pray for Janet, 17, who is leading the Teen Girls’ Class while I am away.

My next prayer letter will be emailed in Sep once I am back safely in Uganda, Lord willing.

Please pray for: Discernment, Missionaries in Soroti, Ladies’ Sunday school Class, Teen Girls Class, SOAP, Pastor Twase: new work in Arua needs a place to meet. He has about 20 people. Pastor Stanley’s (National Pastor) wife Janet has cancer. (They have a church in Nebbi, which is not too far from Gulu.) Safe travel, as I will be in the states for a very short visit between Jun through Aug.

Because of Him,

Linda Green/Col 3:23

Sent out from Jacksonville Baptist Temple, Pastor Ted Patterson, 520 Marshall Rd, Jacksonville AR 72076/ JBT Email Address: jbte@comcast.net/ 501-982-6433/ Field Address: POB 8, Soroti Uganda, EAST AFRICA /Email: lgreen@tellafrica.org / Web site: www.TELLAFRICA.org/lgreen / Field Cell: 011-256-78279-8640