Happenings within the MAF Uganda Team

We have just been back a couple of days but already we are getting the sense that life is busy here in the Programme.  A Swedish MAF family, who used to work in our Tanzania programme, have returned to the field to work in Uganda.  We also have a family arriving on Friday from Tanzania to live and work with MAF in Uganda.  Just before we left for furlough an Australian family arrived to help us out in the hangar on specific projects.  It has been quite the turn around in one year.  We also have two families leaving us but are unsure of the time frame due to complicated circumstances.  Pray that clarity comes soon for them.

MAF, this year, has been recruiting for a new MAF programme in Liberia.  We have had one family move to Uganda to do some training here before heading west.  Unfortunately due to the Ebola outbreak the timing of their move is uncertain.  This can be unsettling for all those involved but, more importantly, to pray for those who are trying to stop the spread of this disease.  A challenging time ahead for many and to remember those who have already lost loved ones in recent weeks.

The flying in MAF Uganda has been a bit difficult the last three months or so.  Without going into too many details the CAA has canceled all international flights with operators working out of Uganda.  This has posed a nightmare challenge for the team here as we fly regularly into Congo and South Sudan during the course of a week.  We have had to put temporary measures in place to accommodate this challenge and so would value your prayers for the whole situation to be rectified soon.

Currently we have Samuel Wicky, a MAF short termer, staying with us for 3 weeks before his 6 month contract finishes.  He has been a real blessing to the IT team here and will be missed when he leaves.  Pray for him as he transitions back to Switzerland and starts a new job there.

Many of the MAF kids will be starting school this week after their holidays with others starting in two weeks time.  For some of them it will be the first time they will go to a school in Uganda and for others they will be starting a new school.  Please pray for smooth transitions for all and that we will adjust to the new schedule again.

Thank you for your continued prayer support, it makes a difference.