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Frequently Asked Questions

How can people contact me in case of emergency?

They can call Chuck Watson of IMFC (his contact number is provided in your team packet) and he will be able to get in touch with us through the missionaries or our organization in Kampala.

Is Kampala a safe place for me to be?

Yes. Today, there is a possibility of danger wherever you go, but I personally feel safer in Kampala than in many cities in the US.

Can I call home or contact my family while in Kampala?

The best way to stay in contact with family and friends is through email. There are several internet cafes in Kampala where you can send and receive messages very inexpensively. But remember, you are in a third world country and there are times that nothing works as it should. To call home, you will need to buy a calling card in Kampala and borrow a phone or buy one there. Most team members do this.

How much money should I take?

I would count on about $220 for meals, visa, water, soft drinks and snacks. Additionally, you will want to carry money for souvenirs. There are many wood crafts available at a very reasonable cost. You will also need some money for tips. I recommend cash, not travelers checks.

How do I respond to people who ask me for money or help?

If you are inclined to help, first ask the missionary. He or she will be able to give you advice. Sometimes our generous giving creates more problems than it solves. Second, say "no" if you do not intend to help. "Maybe," or "I’ll think about it," means “YES” to a Ugandan. Third, do not promise what you cannot fulfill. If you promise to do something and then fail to follow through, it causes the missionary much grief and gives a bad witness for Jesus Christ.

How is a typical mission trip scheduled (sharing, R&R, etc.)?

Typical Schedule (16 Days)
Remember that flexibility is KEY to a successful trip; this outline is not a hard-and-fast schedule or a guarantee.

Friday afternoon: Leave Atlanta (on KLM) and arrive in Kampala Saturday night

Sunday: we attend one of the Kampala Christian Church Network’s celebration services and have orientation with John Barnett, City Strategist for the IMB and head of the Kampala Urban Team.

Monday thru Saturday: street evangelism, church planting, attending house church services and showing the Jesus film. The daily schedule will look something like this (remember it is subject to change):

7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. - Devotion
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Evangelism & House Church
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Lunch
2:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Evangelism & House Church
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Dinner

Second Sunday: attend KCCN celebration service and pack for game park.

Monday thru Wednesday: game park and R&R.

Thursday: meet with Kampala IMFC Staff at the Ministry Center, attend house church meeting, shop and pack to go home.

Friday: attend Manna Food Distribution and head home.

Saturday afternoon: Arrive back in Atlanta

What will I do while I am on a trip to Kampala?

• Share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the lost
  You need to know how to share the gospel of Jesus: Roman Road, Evangel Cube, 4 Spiritual Laws. You will share many times a day.
• Encourage our brothers and sisters in Christ
  Our Uganda brothers live in hardship and poverty; your coming lifts their spirits and encourages them to keep on doing the work of the Lord.
• Prayer walk neighborhoods
  You will be praying against the spiritual strongholds that lock the people in darkness.
• Give personal testimony
  Be prepared to share with individuals and in worship services what God has done in your life. They love to hear your story.
• Deliver Bible lessons or sermons
  Some of you will be asked to preach. Many laymen preach their first sermon here. Ladies, you may be asked to lead a Bible study for women. Don’t be surprised.
• Love the people of Kampala
  They will love you and you will have the opportunity to return that love. You will make life long friends.
• Assist our IMB missionaries, learn their heart, and fall in love with them.