STRONG ONE
Terrorist attacks exploded in the capital of Uganda last Sunday.
Suicide bombs tore through crowds that had gathered in celebration to watch the final match of the World Cup.
Tons of reports and news outlets have been telling the story, but the terrorists have not only killed 76 people, they’ve shaken an unstable nation and took the life of our own Nate Henn.
Nate “Oteka” Henn, was a volunteer with Invisible Children in San Diego for over a year and a half. He dedicated his life to following Jesus and was a man after God’s own heart.
He was a servant and a peacemaker who never wanted to be in the spot light.
His Ugandan Legacy Tour teammate, Innocent, gave him the name “Oteka”, which means “Strong One”. The two grew close on IC’s Legacy Tour in the US and Nate had recently traveled to Uganda to visit Innocent and experience “Africa” for the first time.
One of Nate’s dreams was to visit Uganda and travel to Gulu to see the programs he’d so selflessly supported through fundraising, awareness and advocacy.
We’re beyond thankful that Nate was with his friends Innocent, Tony and Lindsey when he moved on to be with his maker.
IC has put together a Memorial Fund for Nate Henn, www.natehenn.com, and an incredibly well made video to give you a glimpse of who Nate was and what he stood for.
Yesterday, I had the honor of spending the day in Gulu with Nate’s dad who had traveled to Uganda to gain some peace and closure, but also to fulfill Nate’s dream of visiting Gulu and the Invisible Children Uganda family. All I can say is that God is doing incredible things through the Henn family...the entire day I was blown away and inspired.
Within minutes of meeting Nate’s dad my faith was challenged and strengthened. Mr. Henn continuously praises God for His sovereignty and that God was able to use Nate’s life and death for His own good pleasure and glory.
Despite the wake of the terrorist attack, God has revealed Himself in mighty ways.
Ways that require walking by faith and not by sight.
In loving memory of Nate and The Way he followed Christ.
Nothing but love [God]
July 18th, 2010 - 08:37
GREAT POST! I’m sharing this with everyone.