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Secret Church 10 – Uganda, Africa – Part 1 Posted: 14 Jul 2011 09:08 AM PDT The following post is the first in a series from Joy Breedlove, a missionary serving in Uganda, Africa. “It was 2 am in the early morning hours of April 23rd. I was surrounded by a room full of bush pastors who had joined me to experience Secret Church live via simulcast from Birmingham, Alabama. Everything was set and ready to go….although it was a very stormy night. We had not lost power as we usually do when it storms. We were praying continually for our power to remain as we participated in Secret Church. There was a great sense of excitement as we continued to be amazed that God had made a way for us to participate 8000 miles away. As the time came for us to begin….our hearts sank as we could not connect to the internet link. Immediately more prayers were prayed as we sought for God to make it possible. As the minutes passed by, it became evident that there was no hope of us being able to watch. "Pastors in Uganda gathering for Secret Church 10" Deep within I was experiencing such a sense of sadness. Yet, as I looked over the room at the pastors God had given me the opportunity to encourage, I realized this was a time when my faith would need to not only be evident to those depending on me, but more so, for myself. Although I could not understand or see God's plans….I rested in the assurance that He was in control. We ended our time together looking forward to a day when we would be able to watch Secret Church via the podcast. Tuesday, July 12th, was that day for us and although we are still processing the knowledge we were given, it is evident that each of us were impacted greatly. These bush pastors love the Lord with all their hearts and serve in ministry with little to no Bible training. This Secret Church session was centered around the foundational doctrines our pastors need to understand in order to shepherd the flocks they have been given. One pastor said; "I have learned that many people here in Africa who call themselves Christians don't understand Gods way of salvation. I understand after these teachings that I must teach our people the truth." Another elderly pastor said; "I have been impressed with a heavy responsibility in my mind, heart and even my little wealth I have – to pray for brothers and sisters who are in problem areas such as India, Somalia, Nigeria and especially some parts of Uganda. I feel that I can offer my life to go in those problem places. I shall offer the little I have and contribute to those brothers and sisters who are suffering." As we discussed from our material the information about the persecuted church in India,  our hearts were burdened for our brothers and sisters there. As we began a time of prayer, it became clear to us why God had postponed our Secret Church until this day. One of our pastors began to pray….in his prayer, he told the Lord that somewhere in India right now there is someone being persecuted who needs our prayers. We do not know who they are, but we believe we have been called together to intercede at this time and this place for them. Immediately all of our hearts and minds were in one accord and we joined together…interceding for the one the Lord knew we needed to pray for. What a joy it is to serve our Lord….” ____________________ Secret Church 10 (including Study Guides) is now available online for free download or for purchase through the DMI store. Simulcast information for Secret Church 11 – “Marriage, Family, Sex, and the Gospel” can be found on the Secret Church Simulcast site - LifeWay.com/SecretChurch.

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