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Prior to leaving for Uganda, Mark helped lead fundraising
efforts which funded the construction of a new church,
transportation of Medical Staff, and the purchase of over
1200 pounds of medical supplies for the people in the community
he visited. Once there, he and 11 members of his church
spent two weeks teaching the local population about AIDS
prevention, family health, and the Bible. During the two
week trip Mark was impressed with the friendliness and
hospitality of the people he met, as well as the responsibility
they showed for each other (many older children helped
raise the younger ones, even if they weren't related).
He hopes to return on a similar mission in the future.
In Mississippi, Mark spent a week clearing trees and brush,
removal of drywall and trash, and helping local people
with odd jobs. Mark's mom once lived in the Pensacola area,
so he's familiar with that part of the United States. "The
destruction was unbelievable," said Mark, "I couldn't believe
what I saw was here in our own country. The coastal area
is completely devastated." He said he was glad to have
helped out but there is lots more to do. Mark also continued
his church mission and spent time talking to local people
in the evenings.
Mark is an avid photographer and took many
pictures during his trip. |
