Uganda and Moving

No, sadly we are not moving to Uganda....got your attention though? :)

We are planning a trip to Uganda this summer AND moving to a different house in Fort Worth though.

Lots of exciting things coming up in the Pearson household! Justin will be graduating in May with a Master focused in International Mission from Southwestern Seminary. Since we live in seminary housing, this means it was time to start looking elsewhere before they kicked us out! So we were very lucky to find a new place right in the area we want to be in. Currently our small group from church, called a city group, meets in Fairmount. We realized that sooner rather than later we would need to step up and help lead out a new city group. God has seriously directed this plan! Ourselves along with another family from city group have both decided to move into a neighborhood slightly east of Fairmount where two other families already live. We are all so excited to have the opportunity to pour into this neighborhood and its people! Moving will be in about one month, let us know if you want to help ;) We will definitely be sharing progress about meeting neighbors and pouring into their lives! 

Uganda is just around the corner! For those of you who don't know, Justin and I will be leading a trip from out church to Uganda this summer. (Justin is also leading a trip to South Africa just 2 weeks before the trip to Uganda) It is not to Good Shepherd's Fold where I spent time before, but we will be in the surrounding area. We will be going with a good friend of Justin's, Saturo, who he met during his first trip to Uganda years ago. Although Justin and I feel very comfortable going to Uganda, LEADING others will be a new adventure! We know God will ultimately lead and equip us, God will bring us the people to go, God will be our strength during our huge moments of weakness. 

"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." 2 Corinthians 12:9 

And trust me, there have been many moments of weakness. We are continually reminded that we alone cannot make everything happen, we cannot lead lovingly all the time, we can not be strong enough to power through the busy times. Luckily, Jesus keeps brining us back to him! 

While in Uganda we will be doing many things: Women's ministry, preaching, ministering to children's homes, giving testimonies, building relationships in the local church, and much more! The dates of the trip are July 11-24th. We would love for you to partner with us and our church The Paradox in praying for us and the whole team! Please pray for our planning process and that our hearts would be prepared to serve. 

Saturo and Justin from 2010

We also ask that you pray about patterning with us financially. As many of you know, getting to Africa is not a cheap endeavor. The total cost for the trip is $3500. Our team is planning different fundraiser to help, including selling shirts, mugs, and having a brewery and music night. Be looking out for more information! 

If you would like to send money to support our trips, please send a check to:

The Paradox Church

PO Box 12597

Fort Worth, TX 76110

**Make the check out to The Paradox and just attach a note that says Justin/Julie Pearson and Uganda**

Any amount of money will help, seriously! 

One last thing: Justin will be going to Haiti for 11 days starting next week! He is going to work with children and sports ministry. Be looking for his "guest" blog about the trip when we returns!