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Saturday, May 31, 2008

The Wave Is Growing!














I could literally write for a week and not fully capture the scope of what happened here in Kampala today. But sadly, we are all both blown away and exhausted after being at the field all day and night, so this picture will have to tell the story for us tonight. Not to be outdone by their "new" Brazilian friends (we opened last night with a video clip of Passion Sao Paulo's ending last Saturday and the students chanting "Kampala, Kampala!"), tonight this poster appeared in the middle of a crowd of somewhere near 20,000 people when we talked about out next stop Tuesday night in France! We were floored!! It was a powerful ending to a weekend that has left us speechless. The students here have sunk their hearts into Isaiah 26:8, and now join the growing wave of students all over the world who want to live for His renown. Hearing them chat "Pair-ees, Pair-ees" in their beautiful Ugandan accent, and watching them give what some believe is the first ever offering by African students for people in a place like Paris, was crazy...and just like the Kingdom of God in that it turned everything upside down.

God was with us as we worshipped (more on this to come) and I shared the Indescribable message under the night sky (the damaged LED wall worked for the first time right before we started tonight's last session!!). One word. WOW! I'm afraid we're going to crash for now, pray for supernatural restoration, sleep with smiling Ugandan faces in our heads, thank the God who is the author of unstoppable grace and hopefully post more photos tomorrow! Much love from lovely Kampala! Louie and all the Passion Team.

50 Comments:

  • We Love You all too!! Glorifying God for what marvelous things He has done!

    Have a peaceful and restful sleep.

    He gives [blessings] to His beloved in sleep. Psalm 127:2 (Amplified Bible)

    Laborers together!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5/31/2008 6:48 PM  

  • Praise God- He does answer prayers! Now may you rest under the shadow of His wings, so that tommorrow you can "run and not grow weary, and walk but not faint". We love you!
    Christis Joy

    By Blogger Aslan's Girl, at 5/31/2008 7:04 PM  

  • Awesome! Wonderful to see the response of people all over the world to the Glory of God.
    Blessings.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5/31/2008 7:07 PM  

  • Praise the Lord ... since everthing was perfect in Kampala!

    Let us continue to give our best.... praying, seeking God´s wish... so Paris can be blessed as well.

    Halelujah!

    Isaque

    By Blogger Unknown, at 5/31/2008 7:20 PM  

  • It is unfathomable the work God is doing during this world tour. We are in constant prayer for you guys. We were excited at the turn out for Uganda. My roommate was a missionary in Conga so our hearts go out to them. It is amazing the peace God brings to His people when His presence is near. Get much rest and we will prayer that God will refresh and renew you guys for Paris.
    In His renown.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5/31/2008 7:21 PM  

  • That is crazy cool!!

    be refreshed and rested in the awesome love of God.!

    Praying...

    By Blogger Liz, at 5/31/2008 7:45 PM  

  • I was covered in chills and my eyes filled with tears as I read this most recent blog! Praise the GREAT God that we serve :)

    By Blogger Unknown, at 5/31/2008 7:53 PM  

  • at my work we always have group prayer to close out the week, and i believe at that same time the first night at kampala was underway... so we joined our hearts and prayed for HUGE favor to be poured out on the students and all the passion staff and volunteers... and looks like God moved in a way no one could ever imagine! michigan is with you!!

    on friday my DC wristband fell off. on the inside was kampala... how fitting that it was the same day as the gathering. although the wristband and constant reminder of kampala are gone, the students will never be out my mind and prayers. (i hope my atlanta wristband can hang on 'til october!)

    AMAZING pictures by the way!! is there any way to get them larger?

    By Blogger TRACE.FACE PHOTOS, at 5/31/2008 8:28 PM  

  • AWESOME!!!

    Great God...
    No words for this...
    God changed my life with Passion in Sao Paulo.

    Name above all name!!
    Glory to Jesus!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5/31/2008 9:10 PM  

  • AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME!!

    Praise God!! Praise God!!
    No words to express my joy to read this most recent blog!

    Thank's Lord, for everything you have done!

    By Blogger Wellington Albertini, at 5/31/2008 9:34 PM  

  • I love how everything connects...

    waiting for the next piece of the canvas Louie!

    Praying for you all

    -throughHislens

    By Blogger throughHislens, at 5/31/2008 9:45 PM  

  • Great Job!

    Hoping you guys are selling enough CDs and DVDs to the 20,000 University students to pay for your trips if you didn't get all the $6 million in donations you wanted so you didn't have to use your company's own money for everything.

    Praise God for strong sales and good donations for strong money is needed for success travels

    GBU,

    Isawa

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5/31/2008 9:54 PM  

  • oh, louie, thanks so much for the update! I can tell kampala was amazing! I feel connected to you guys through Jesus even if you are thousands of miles away... I cant wait to hear more!!!
    thank you Jesus!!!!

    By Blogger Anna, at 5/31/2008 10:04 PM  

  • How amazing is to see the love inside the Kingdom!

    I remember myself screaming Kamapala's name in the ending of Passion São Paulo, but this poster of Paris is awesome!

    Where else can we see so much love for each other? Praise the Lord for the love that He gave us!

    God bless you all!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5/31/2008 10:43 PM  

  • i believe you guys are ushering in something really amazing that GOd has up his sleeve. thank you for your obedience + your willing, humble hearts....for being a sail. He is so crazy awesome...

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5/31/2008 10:57 PM  

  • Praise God that the LED screen worked for "Indescribable" under the night sky.

    That must have been amazing ending to the stop in Kamapla seeing God's glory on screen sitting underneath His handiwork.

    By Blogger gail, at 5/31/2008 11:04 PM  

  • THERE IS NO ONE LIKE OUR GOD!!!

    FOR GREATER THINGS HAVE YET TO COME AND GREATER THINGS ARE STILL TO BE DONE ALL OVER THIS WORLD!!!

    I can't wait to see the finished blog on Uganda, and I can't wait to see what God is doing in Paris, London, and all the other places Passion is going around the world.

    I cannot describe the joy I have in my heart at this moment. I can't be on the tour physically, and yet through deep prayer and intercession for the tour, God has connected me like I never could have expected to all that is taking place.

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

    JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Zach

    By Blogger Zach G, at 6/01/2008 12:12 AM  

  • PRAISE GOD!!!!!

    What a mighty God we serve! To have them give from their hearts the money and the sign is beautiful. I am blown away! I can't wait for the podcast to hear them singing - must have been beautiful. I so can't wait to meet all of my new brothers and sisters in heaven some day!!!!

    WOW
    forever HIS child, freedom

    By Blogger Freedom, at 6/01/2008 12:21 AM  

  • I am extremely excited by what is happening through this ministry! I spent the summer of 2005 in Africa serving the orphans, and as I left the continent, part of my heart stayed behind. I long to go back to their lives again. Seeing these pictures just warmed my soul. Thank you for sharing this experience with us!

    I will be praying as you go to Paris. I thought maybe I would be able to share a little of the time with you as I am going to Paris June 9-19, but was saddened when I saw Passion would be there the weekend before I arrived. Get some rest and enjoy yourselves.

    Thanks again!

    By Blogger Unknown, at 6/01/2008 12:22 AM  

  • This is so awesome!! I can't wait to hear about it more on the podcast! I am so grateful that God is allowing you guys to do this all over the world! Praying for you all! This is such an exciting time for God's Kingdom! God is greatly to be praised!! Love you all!
    Anna :)

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/01/2008 12:35 AM  

  • Louie and All the Passion Team, WOW!
    "How GREAT is our God!" I'm just very happy to read these lines.

    To know that God is with you and He is coming famous in these nations, trought your work. This is just AWESOME, I praise Lord for your lifes.

    May God bless you more and more to keep going and telling for all these nations WHO IS OUR GOD, OUR AWESOME GOD, AND HOW GREAT HE IS.

    take care!
    from Brazil, Luan!

    By Blogger luansr, at 6/01/2008 12:36 AM  

  • WOW! That literally made tears well up in my eyes.

    By Blogger drjboggs, at 6/01/2008 12:45 AM  

  • :^D It's just makes me smile to see all that God is doing!!!!

    WoW once again!!!!!

    God is Soooooooo AWESOME!

    ...and HIS timing is
    So Perfect (a.k.a. the LED screen!!!) sounds like He let it start working at just the right time!!!!!!

    Louie...
    Thanks again,
    For thinking of all of us who are checking the Blog on a daily bases for the latest updates (MANY TIMES a day in my case!!!)

    I'll be praying for you all before I go to bed tonight!!!

    Can't wait to see what else you post tomorrow!

    Karah in Texas :^)

    By Blogger Karahly, at 6/01/2008 1:46 AM  

  • wow, so beautiful!! To see all those beautiful faces is amazing.

    God is doing such amazing things!!
    And he is answering our prayers. Next stop Paris.

    We are leaving today for Paris, we arrive this evening. Looking forward to see God move there!!

    Stockholm, Kiev, Sao Paolo & Kampala will stay in our prayers.

    See you in Paris!

    By Blogger Jacoline, at 6/01/2008 3:49 AM  

  • Much as the holy spirit filled up Kampala city it still keeps us yearning for more and by getting more i feel praying for Paris satisfies our un ending desire to know the Lord both as Friend and MASTER..

    PARIS WE HAVE YOU IN OUR HEARTS...

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/01/2008 6:36 AM  

  • Wow God is amazing! May He bless all the students there in Kampala :) so that they might be a blessing to those around!!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/01/2008 6:54 AM  

  • GREATER THINGS ARE STILL TO BE DONE IN THIS CITY AND THE WORLD.
    I WANT TO THANK THE PASSION TEAM FOR EVERYTHING THEY DID FOR US HERE IN KAMPALA. I WAS BLESSED BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS. IT WAS OUR FIRST TIME TO HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL EVENT ORGANISED FOR CHRISTIANS IN UGANDA.
    IN MY WORDS I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT ALL AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO THANK YOU. YOU LABOURED SO MUCH FOR US HERE, YOU INVESTED IN US YOUR TIME, FUNDS, TALENTS, LOVE AND CARE. YOU BROUGHT THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE POOR OF UGANDA. OUR HEART WERE THIRSTY FOR JESUS AND HE USED YOU TO WATER US UP. IN ALL THE CITIES OF THE WORLD YOU CHOSE KAMPALA. PEOPLE MAY BE WERE SAYING, WHAT GOOD CAN COME OUT OF KAMPALA BUT WE HAVE GOT THE BEST GOOD AND THAT IS "JESUS".
    THE OFFERING WE GAVE I KNOW CANNOT BE COMPARED WITH WHAT YOU DID FOR US. MY HEART WAS CRYING OUT WHEN I WAS GIVING THE OFFERING BECAUSE I KNEW THAT WE CAN'T PAY YOU BACK BUT THE MIGHTY LORD WILL.

    NOW I WANT TO TELL THE STUDENTS OF PARIS THAT THE BALL IS IN YOUR HANDS. LIVE FOR CHRIST AND LET HIM BE FAMOUS THROUGHT PARIS AND FRANCE. WE ARE BEHIND YOU BROTHERS AND SISTERS. LOUIE TELL THE STUDENTS OF PARIS FOR ME THAT WE LOVE THEM, PRAY FOR THEM, CARE FOR THEM, THEY ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND LET THE FIRE OF THE LORD BE IGNITED IN THEIR LIVES AS IT WAS IN UGANDA. THEY ARE THE ONES TO MAKE JESUS FAMOUS IN FRANCE AND THEY HAVE THE POTENTIAL GOD HAS GIVEN THEM. LET THEM SAY "YES LORD" TO JESUS. PARIS IS FOR JESUS IN CHRIST'S NAME.

    ALBERT KENTS

    By Blogger Albert Kents, at 6/01/2008 7:39 AM  

  • We'll ride to Paris on your prayers tomorrow.

    THANK YOU!!!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/01/2008 7:47 AM  

  • Wow, thank you for sharing this with us, even though you were very tired!

    I was looking forward to hearing some more news from Kampala and this is awesome. I'm leaving to church service in a few minutes, but I had to check if there were any news from Kampala.

    It's so good to know that we're part of this in some level, it's a great privilege!

    Thanks for sharing this privilege with us, Louie and all the team.

    I'm praying for your restoration, for Kampala and now also for Paris. Let the wave keep growing, for His renown!!

    BTW, I don't know if this is the 1st time, but it certainly is amazing and totally crazy that Kampala studentes give an offering to Paris students.... it's just mind blowing and it shows the beauty of the Kingdom of God and how great He is.

    OK, I gotta leave now or I'll be late for service.

    Thank you all again!

    God bless!!!!

    Rodrigo
    Sao Paulo - Brazil

    By Blogger Rodrigo, at 6/01/2008 8:00 AM  

  • And we know God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
    Praying continuously for Paris, flying over from Britain (visiting from GA and was at ATL). Praise God!!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/01/2008 11:01 AM  

  • blown away of all thats going on...im sitting here with tears in my eyes celebrating all that happened in uganda. the pictures are powerful and say a thousand words. amazing amazing God. praying for you all as you head back to europe! excited for whats to come....traveling the journey w you.

    oh and anyway we could get the video clips on facebook also? some people dont have myspace.

    By Blogger Unknown, at 6/01/2008 11:37 AM  

  • Hey Louie and Passion world team,

    Praying for supernatural restoration and for rest.

    WOW what a beautiful picture of what heaven will be like with all nationalities aournd the throne of God worshipping..

    YOur right pics are better than words but still our human minds cannot fathom the suprnatural workings of our creator --- awhhh!!! HOw BIg and GReat and creative is our GOD (left in awe and speechless)!!

    God Bless,
    Angela

    By Blogger Unknown, at 6/01/2008 12:58 PM  

  • CAN´T WAIT TO HEAR MORE...
    i´M SURE GOD IS GOING TO DO MUCH MORE THAN WE THINK, IN PARIS...
    HE HAS GIVEN ENOUGH EVIDENCES TO SHOW US HE HAS HIS HANDS ON THIS TOUR...

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/01/2008 1:50 PM  

  • just amaizing and wonderful to hear that GOD is doing great things for His children....I pray that God will do some miracles in your Lives...God will give you the refreshment that your bodies need....

    So God be with Paris...that city will be won for Christ as Kampala, Sao Paulo, Kiev, Stolchom (sweden) USA and the rest of the world...

    uhuuuuu God be praised..

    Camila - São Paulo Brazil

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/01/2008 1:53 PM  

  • Believe that God has gone before you all to Paris and already prepared the hearts of all for a supernatural experience. Also prayer for all the Nigerians after this awesome experience that they may stay in His presence in all their days to come,continually knowing that He is the way the truth and the light for all.
    He is the God of each city in on earth. Chris,hoping you sang and will sing God of this city along the way,that way declaring His place and presence everywhere.
    Rest well in His peaceful presence.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/01/2008 2:10 PM  

  • WOW!
    Tears in my eyes... praying for you guys!

    By Blogger Christine, at 6/01/2008 2:29 PM  

  • THANKS FOR THE SHOW IT WAS AMAZING AND BLESSED ME
    Amanda Uganda

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/01/2008 2:55 PM  

  • We were with you in Stockholm and have followed you all in our prayers to Brazil and Uganda. It is exciting to read what God is doing through your ministry and how His protection is there in everything. Keep up the good work!

    My prayer is that Paris will finally break open in a big way to the Gospel through your ministry! Be sensitive to use the French language as much as possible and God will give you the land.

    By Blogger Per-Olof Danielsson, at 6/01/2008 3:59 PM  

  • Mais 68,

    It has been 40 years since students moved here. And dispite the darkness, there's a little light getting around... it's not about the number, remmeber the first time in Austin.

    Stephen

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/01/2008 5:36 PM  

  • WOW!! So awesome! I may not be there with you guys, but I can feel the wave of college age Christians uniting together all over the world, and I am so blessed to be a part of this amazing movement! Our prayers are with you as you travel, worship, and bring God to all of the nations! I also pray that you guys will get some much deserved rest soon!

    God bless!
    Jamie <><
    Texas <3 Passion!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/01/2008 6:53 PM  

  • Reading this tonight gave me chills. I love knowing how big my God is and how He is working all over the world...and my favorite part is that he allows all of us to be a part of His family wherever we are. I love reading this blog and being a part of this family.

    blessings & prayers!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/01/2008 9:57 PM  

  • Praising God for His faithfulness! Thanks for sharing

    Praying rest & refreshing for you all
    blessings~

    By Blogger Kimmer, at 6/01/2008 10:59 PM  

  • Just want you to know that three generations are agreeing together for God's hand at each stop.
    We are following the blog and discussing the pictures and comments and praising God through tears to hear about hearts touched around the world. What you have undertaken has so obviously been planted in your hearts by the Holy Spirit.
    You are such an encouragement by your faith and bold trust in God's provision.
    Thank you for your example. We are praying for strength and rest and then God's supernatural miraculous move in Paris and London.
    We are holding up your hands.
    Stand and see what God will do!

    By Blogger brenda Madsen, at 6/01/2008 11:42 PM  

  • man i just wanted to say PRAISE GOD for all that he is doing through you guys. for all the people of PASSION & SIXSTEPS, as well as, all the students around the world that are praying for, supporting, and lifting up their brothers and sisters around the world. truly, this generation is beginning to reflect the image of the invisible GOD back into a world that often seems dark and hopeless. Louie you and Shelly are always in my prayers....and i love you guys and glad that i have you as friends and mentors. THANKS be to GOD for PASSIONate people such as yourselves (no pun intended there..LOL!!!)

    FOR HIS RENOWN & TO HIM BE ALL THE GLORY!!!!
    JV

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/01/2008 11:59 PM  

  • Wow, Loui, thats great. I can assure you that we here in KAMPALA are praying for the PARIS Concert. I know the LORD who made me wonder at his beauty especially after the ASTRONOMICAL talk will change the lives of teh PARIS collegues. This is the best thing that has happened to me in my four year stay at Campus. It was great.We miss you all and pray to meet you later(Remember, Yes LORD in everything we do) Let our collegues in Paris know that too. Chao.PHILLIP K, Kampala, Uganda

    By Blogger Nyoroboy, at 6/02/2008 3:37 AM  

  • I still cannot tell how the show really blessed me l was ministered to and got my answer that l have been looking for over ten years Yes Lord! l will serve you and use my talent which you gave me to tell of your name Yes Lord! Make me what you want me to be Yes Yes Yes Yes Lord!May God be glorifed Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Lord Amanda Uganda

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/02/2008 2:35 PM  

  • well thanks alot you guyz are so great but all the glory goes back to the Almighty God so please tell those guys in Paris that we love them alot and we are praying for them but let their answers be only yes for all the questions GOD puts across their minds and let them be the good soil GOD is looking for to use other wise one love and peace for all one love one Father and GOD Rhoda Kampala[Uganda]

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/03/2008 2:48 PM  

  • Louie thanks alot please read this out to those people in France[Paris]Tell them that we love them alot even if we are not there to show it but we do love them because we are all brothers and sisters in Christ,we may not be of the same colour but we still love them and we are so much praying for you Paris and let your answer be a yes to everything the Lord says.be the good soil the Lord would look out for to use.With lots of love Rhoda Kampala[Uganda]

    By Blogger Rhodl;ax, at 6/03/2008 2:50 PM  

  • It really is awesome to know that God is working through so many individuals at the same time. When its said that our purpose is to worship God, it makes more sense to know how great and renown he is. a msg that shall obviously be shared zealously with other brethren. We praying for you guys and thanking the Lord for his mighty plans. Danie-Uganda

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/10/2008 6:22 AM  

  • passion Uganda was everything i thought it would be.i was so challenged by the investment the entire passion team put into the kampala event.You gave us the only answer to life's question. Thank you for fulfilling the great commission. i was encouraged to share my faith and i have not looked back since you left kampala. may God who gives strength to the weary give you more strength even as you continue to make him famous. HIS GRACE IS SUFFFICIENT FOR YOU. We love you lots and God abundantly bless you.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 7/10/2008 5:15 AM  

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