This trip has proved to be expensive. As I only visit Uganda once a year, I try to be as generous as possible. I have outlined some of the details so as to enable you to appreciate the type of distribution that is made possible through your generous gifts and prayerful support. We give God all the praise.

The Kenyan days were well attended: some 140 pastors made their way to Buru Buru, and their responses and reports proved to be very encouraging. The trustees' meeting of Living Hope Kenya also proved to be very positive. The ministry is officially registered, which is a step forward. It was good to know that Pastors Joseph and Salmon would be following us to Kampala - we needed to release Bishop Stephen unexpectedly to Finland.

I also visited Pastor Moses' new church, and found they had made an excellent start with 15-20 people, and there was a keen sense of God's presence. Moses took me to Top Radio, a Christian radio station, where I was interviewed, and subsequently offered a regular programme slot. I signed up for 15 minutes per month and, on arriving back home, I discovered that a church had been in touch with Elaine informing us that they would pay the first year's costs. PRAISE THE LORD!

The move into the media of television for our African brothers is also encouraging. We were well received at Lighthouse Television, and the programme seems to have made a distinctive contribution. We were encouraged to add a programme that would discuss the problems that Christians have to face. That is an exciting development, and needs further thought.

It was good to preach in a crusade, and see five people profess their faith in Christ, and then on Sunday, to witness a real move of the Holy Spirit with joy, as the Lord touched people's lives.

The Kyebando conference saw 283 leaders attend, plus a few extra friends from the churches. Over 90 churches were represented from Kampala and from up-country, and we managed to give an overview of the Bible, moving from Genesis to Revelation, from Monday to Saturday! The Lord's presence was there to heal and comfort those handling many hurts and illnesses, and it was moving to see many leaders in a circle holding hands, and praying for each other.

The Amin years of repression, betrayal and dreadful suffering have taken their toll upon the church. The need for trust among leaders is paramount if we are to see this aids and pverty-riven nation healed, and many more saved.

None of this work could be accomplished if it were not for the Christian support from people like yourselves. I thank God for your support.

God Bless