TheJourney in Africa

Last week I took a Soul Retreat. I got on a crowded fishing boat and traveled to one of the islands on Lake Victoria.  It was a time for reflection, renewal, and writing.   In upcoming  blog posts, you’ll find many of the stories I wrote. They are simply from my heart to yours.  Enjoy!   It’s a long  way …

The Day Indy Died His name was Independence Moses Nono. A new child born on the new country’s first day. The first child born at a Juba hospital shortly after midnight. July 9, 2011 All full of hope and promise. His parents, Moses and Josephine Nono gave him the full name of Moses Independence. The mother shared in news reports …

Welcome to the Creekbank Blog. We’re glad you’ve stopped by for a visit. If you have comments or questions, please use the form at the end of this blog post.       How to survive a “I Hate Africa Day”  “In the end, our Call is to Him. Everything else is just geography.” Is it a sin to have a …

It’s Saturday and we’re sharing stories, snapshots, and snippets of the past weeks.  Enjoy! If you have comments or questions, please use the form at the end of this blog post.  We love hearing from our friends. Where’s the Danged Ol’ Dang?   “When two elephants fight, the grass gets trampled.” -African Proverb   It’s called “The Dang.” You’ve probably …

  Welcome to the Creekbank Blog.  We’re in Africa where “the stars are not familiar.”* We’re glad you’ve stopped by for a visit. If you have comments or questions, please use the form at the end of this blog post. (Africa is a long way from home and your feedback is encouraging.)   COLONEL SANDERS COMES TO ADJUMANI It’s the land …

Armed and Ready    It’s odd that I’ve been thinking of Sheriff Bolivar Bishop here in Africa. We’ve been immersed in refugee matters for the past months.  Hundreds of thousands of South Sudanese have been on the move due to fighting within the country between government forces and defected military units. Recently, a Louisiana group of pastors from my home …

  Today’s Saturday Snips is different You’ve heard the cliche: one picture is worth a thousand words. If so, you’re looking at 100,000 words below.  I’ve selected ten photos from our week among refugees in northern Uganda and South Sudan.  We’ll let them speak for themselves. I believe every face and scene will eloquently show you the needs, tears, and …

Heartbroken, yet Encouraged We’re encouraged about the open doors in the refugee camps of South Sudan’s borderlands (Uganda/Kenya/Ethiopia).  At the same time, we’re heartbroken by the brokeness and tragedy we see in the Camps. As the story below illustrates, there are various ways to connect with refugees.  Playing Uno is only one of thousands.  Would you pray about sending a …

  He still doesn’t waste anything In a  weekly Bible study with our guards, we’re walking through the Gospel of Mark. It’s been fun and rewarding.  The guys have taught me so much. This week we’re camping out in Mark 6 and Jesus’  Feeding of the Five Thousand.   I’ve always loved the end of the story.   “And they …

Each Saturday we review our week in Africa.  As you read this, we’re (mostly) out of Internet reach in northern Uganda.  We’re on a survey trip among the refugee camps. Our goal is finding where people are (especially our Unreached Groups from South Sudan) and assessing their needs. Pray for the thousands who are hurting. This is my favourite story …

Underdogs:  A brand new slide I’ve not sure I’ve ever seen anything that looked more out of place. As my grandpa said, “It was like a saddle on a pig.” Brand new shiny playground equipment in the midst of a ragtag barren refugee camp.  I walked over to a swingset and pushed on it. It was cemented in the ground. …

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. – “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost* Going #UpCountry (Again)   “Up Country” is what folks here call northern Uganda. It’s a wild, open, and fascinating part of Africa. Right now, thousands of South Sudanese have come …

Scroll down to see our current prayer needs. Heartbroken . . . but still in love You remember her (0r him).  That person you fell in love with as  a teenager. And I bet you remember how it felt when he/she jilted you. It was heart-breaking.  And I bet if you’re honest, you feel a twinge in your soul when …

Back home, we have trouble with dogs and coons in trash cans. Over here, it’s monkeys. We are currently headed home from NW Uganda. I’ve scheduled this post ahead of time. Thank you for praying for our trip.  I cannot wait to get home and share new stories with you. Gratefully, Curt   It’s the truth. A mission trip to …