UCU is currently hosting the East Africa Inter-University Games, with around 6,000 student athletes on and around campus, representing Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi. The campus is abuzz with cheers, whistles, announcers, music, and the occasional ambulance siren. The first night, the Chaplaincy led a welcoming service, which was down on the new football pitch, and thanks to an incredible PA system, I could hear rather well at my place. In fact, I was able to discern that the preacher was one of my students! His voice, and his preaching style, are distinctive. 🙂
That’s one thing that I love: whenever we host an event like this, we do more than just provide necessary services like food, accommodation, and medical care; the Chaplaincy is always present, front and center, to preach the Gospel and minister to our guests.
When I arrived on campus last night from my last supervision visit, there were about six games of croquet (or something that resembled croquet) on the grounds between Bishop Tucker and the theology library; I felt a bit like Alice in Wonderland. Nkoyoyo Hall, where we have large lectures and church services, has been transformed to a badminton arena. The library grounds are host to kickboxing matches. Every inch of available space is being used.
The Games will conclude on Sunday; a photo album of the opening ceremonies is here.
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