Christ Ignited The Fire in Kampala!
(October 2006)

I am not sure I have ever seen so much joy on the faces of brothers and sisters in Christ as I recently did in Kampala, Uganda. I am reminded of the words in Psalms 126, "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him." God did a mighty work on the university campuses, much to the delight of those who had prayed for such a day and had worked to mobilize the students. God truly did "Ignite the Fire"! Over the four nights, God poured out His love and power and touched the lives of the future leaders of Uganda.

Apollo Kagwa was used of the Lord to help coordinate all four campuses for us. He expressed his deep sense of joy by saying, "What I am excited about is to see the big number of students coming to Christ. You know, being at the university, some think you are intellectual and you are sharp and these things of Jesus are for those who are mediocre. But when you see the intellectuals coming to Christ, to me that's a joy! When we see them coming to Christ we know that our country is changing!"

Natalie Wrisa, another student and volunteer for "Ignite the Fire" said, "It has been gorgeous and it has really been amazing because we did not expect such a big number each night. We really expected a much smaller number to give their lives to Christ, but very many people came to give their lives to Christ."

Praise the Lord that each night thousands came out to the grounds on the campuses to hear the bands, see the dancers, and hear that Jesus Christ died for them. We kicked off "Ignite the Fire" at Kampala International University, a Muslim university and the toughest campus of all! To God be the glory, the Spirit moved with power and we saw scores of students come forward to confess Christ! Seeing the response of the crowd after the invitation was given, the campus pastor walked around with a smile saying, "I just can't believe it, I just can't believe it." To say the least, that brother was committed to following up with the new student believers.

There was an amazing spirit of conviction that fell on these students. Silvia Nambia said that she came just to check out the meeting. Then as she heard the message she said, "So I came and I heard the message and it was something convicting and I gave my life to Christ. Now I am relieved, like a huge burden has been carried off my shoulders." Another young man by the name of Constan was convicted of womanizing and drinking. He said he came onto the grass not being born again, but was leaving with Jesus in his heart. He was quite direct when he said "So tonight I've changed and I feel my heart is very firm and I know I will continue with God. I have taken Jesus into my heart."

Just as there was joy in those who had prayed and worked for this event, there was joy in the hearts of those who responded to Jesus Christ knocking at the door of their hearts. Angela Flavia told us, "I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior, so now I am fine and excited, even I have a joy in my heart. Now I will be different. I will change my style of talking, just everything. Before I had never gone to any church and I used to go to parties all the time. But tomorrow I will be going to church!"

Pastor Martin Simpra is the campus pastor at the Ugandan flagship Makerere University with over 40,000 students. He is a man who is passionate about students and about Jesus. Martin was very impressed with the work that God did. "Dan's message was very simple, very clear, and very friendly. I thought the response of the people was really amazing. Reaching college students is a very strategic way of reaching nations for Christ. These are the people who will become lawyers, doctors, teachers, and presidential advisors. Praise God!"

As you know my friends, "Ignite the Fire" was something we were not planning on doing a few months ago. God brought it to us and you made it happen! I think Apollo Kagwa said it best, "I want to say we are so grateful for everyone who has supported this ministry. All of these great numbers who have come to accept Christ is because you have supported EMM."

Once again, I want to thank you for your part in changing lives for eternity! Your prayers and your gifts have truly "Ignited the Fire!"

With Eternity In Mind,

Dan