Leaders of the LCMU and the work ahead

Today after we did some major shopping for household items like hand towels, an ironing board and iron, a washing machine, glasses, silverware, cleaning supplies, waste baskets, toilet paper, etc., we headed over to the Lutheran Media Ministry Uganda headquarters, which is also the de-facto headquarters of the Lutheran Church Mission Uganda.  President Noah had come into town on another matter and was able to meet us for the first time.  What a blessed man he is.  He greeted us warmly and made us feel very welcome.  Jane was also in town for the day and was able to meet us as well.  We had met many of the other workers at Lutheran Media Ministry our first full day here when we stopped by the office on our way into town.  It is humbling to have someone so excited about my presence.  I haven't even done anything yet!  It is my prayer that God will work through me to serve the LCMU in the best possible way.  The first item on our work agenda is in about 8 days when the LCMS World Mission Area Directors for Africa gather here in Kampala from all over Africa (called the Africa Management Team meeting).  Shortly after that will begin a class/curriculum for 24 men who are interested in pursing Seminary studies.  This two-year class which meets every other weekend is an LCMU pre-requisite to Seminary entrance.  Jake and I will likely play a large part in providing the instruction for this class.  What a joy - I am so excited and nervous.  First, though, I'd really like a desk and chair in my home office (my only office).  That's the task at hand for now. -Shauen