Author Archives: elizabethbumpas

Preparing for a Celebration

Posted on June 25, 2014 by elizabethbumpas

The students from the Women’s Development Center practice their dancing in preparation for Friday’s graduation ceremony.  So much giggling and laughing and joy!  This has been the sound outside my office for the last two days.  Looking forward to attending … Continue reading →

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African Christian Theology Class with the Rev. Canon Willy Akena

Posted on June 19, 2014 by elizabethbumpas

Today was so much fun! I sat in on Rev. Canon Willy Akena’s class on African Christian Theology. It was very informative. He talked about the importance of indigenous ministry…that is…Africans ministering to Africans because there are no language or … Continue reading →

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Women’s Bible Study Welcome Dinner

Posted on June 18, 2014 by elizabethbumpas

Every Friday evening a group of women in ministry in the Diocese gather for fellowship and Bible study. I have been invited to join them and I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to develop friendships in this way. This … Continue reading →

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A Video Tour of My New Home

Posted on June 14, 2014 by elizabethbumpas
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Hug Your Maytag and Give Thanks for Hot Water!!

Posted on June 13, 2014 by elizabethbumpas

It’s the end of my second week in Uganda.  It’s been interesting… I moved into the guest house at Dr. Katie’s compound.  I’m trying to make it feel like home.  I’m sure that will take a bit of time.  Katie … Continue reading →

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First Introductions

Posted on June 4, 2014 by elizabethbumpas

It’s been a week since I arrived in Uganda.  The days seem to be flying by.  I continue to adjust to the conditions…electricity that comes and goes, etc.  Amazing how much we depend on it in the west…and take it … Continue reading →

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Traveling Mercies Abound!

Posted on June 1, 2014 by elizabethbumpas

I can’t believe it…am I dreaming? Someone pinch me.  After 8 months of prayer and preparation and after 30 hours of travel by plane and an 8 hour drive from Kampala, I arrived in Gulu last night…my home for at … Continue reading →

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I See You & I Hear You

Posted on May 26, 2014 by elizabethbumpas

About five years ago I spent a week at Mepkin Abbey, a Benedictine monastery near Charleston. I admire the monastic lifestyle and was looking forward to spending a week with the monks…eating, praying, contemplating, etc. The Benedictines are known for their … Continue reading →

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I lay down my life as a morning sacrifice to You. Choosing to die to self, I ask You to pour your mighty resurrection power through me, That Jesus may be revealed, Changing me and redeeming the world. No…I haven’t … Continue reading →

Posted on May 3, 2014 by elizabethbumpas | 2 Comments

The Results are in….

Posted on April 23, 2014 by elizabethbumpas

Lord have mercy…the last 4 months have been really hard.  Just this morning I was asking the Lord to please give me some indication of the direction I would be going in next. The waiting was beginning to take a toll … Continue reading →

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