On the morning of October 3rd, 2009, about 250 students from four schools in Wakiso town converged at the Joy Centre for the third Schools’ Worship Service.  In youth speak, it was a blast!

Students from St. Michael’s International School, where Ben and Joy have ministered in the past, started the celebration off with a joyful worship session.  Simiyu, DJ Twonjex and the K-Krew took over next and spinning the latest records, led an envigorating praise/dance session under tents that were erected on the slab of the planned Joy Centre auditorium.

Mark B, one of Uganda’s most promising gospel musicians took to the stage next. Everyone danced and sang, “Yesu ye kubbo, mazima n’obulamu bwange … eeeh oooh, eeeh oooh!”

Mark B set up the stage perfectly for the ministry of the Word.  Rowan of the African Evangelical Entreprises, gave her testimony.  What a joy it was for her that she had the opportunity to do so on the anniversary of the day she gave her life to Jesus.  Her husband, Neil, crowned the testimony with remarkable Australian juggling juju.

Uncle Ben then shared his heart with the students.  As most of them were Senior Four and Senior Six students preparing for their national examinations, he challenged them to work hard, trust God and pray, stressing Biblical principles on all three issues.  The sharing ended with a call for the students to return to the one person who knows them, who understands them and has a perfect plan for their lives: Jesus Christ.  About 10 students confessed Christ to much celebration.

Was the day over? No!

Uncle Ben, Aunty Joy, Mark B, the K-Krew, Neil and Rowan prayed a blessing over the exam candidates and then it was time to get down!  The morning ended in another celebration of music and dance.

What a great day to start the climax of a beautiful school year!