Celebration!

October 7th - High heels, driving in circles, running in front of a parade, singing for the President.

I look back on that day and it not seems more like a crazy movie than actual life.

As to how we got here… To make a long story short…

New Hope Uganda was asked to bring a choir to sing for the

50^th Golden Jubilee Thanksgiving Celebration in Kampala…

Uniforms were made…

Performance tracks were recorded…

Backup vocals were recorded…

Practices were had…

Choreography was added…

Meetings were attended…

And now that brings us up to October 7^th – the Day of the Celebration

The Capital city of Kampala was busy and many streets were blocked off as we entered town. So, with 19 kids, all carrying their uniforms, we raced downtown, all the while running in front of a parade in order to get to our destination.

Uniforms were thrown on, teeth were brushed, hair was combed, and then we raced back up the hill to our bus which took us to the final destination – the place of the celebration.

Fancy dresses, polished shoes, high heels, nervous stomachs. All a part of the day.

With our soundcheck complete, we began our wait - our wait for the celebration to begin.

A Celebration that was brought about to give Thanks to God for how He has brought Uganda thus far, but now to rededicate this Nation to God.

As our children sang their songs – songs truly magnifying God’s name – I was moved to tears that these children – some of whom the world meant for nothing – but now these very ones were singing before the Leaders of their Country. And proclaiming their Love for the Lord not only publicly, in front of their whole nation.

I was BEYOND proud of these kids.

The day was long, but filled with memories that I believe will be etched into their minds forever.

Here is a picture from the day – were only able to take photos before the event started, so here we are, waiting in our seats after our soundcheck.