Nile Union Academy | El Gabal El Asfar, Egypt
At the end of March, Susan and I were returning from two months in Uganda. We had a 24 hour layover in Cairo, Egypt and took full advantage of returning to the place where she spent the first 7 years of her life as her parents were missionaries at Nile Union Academy during the early to mid ‘80’s. It was incredible to be able to walk the campus where she grew up--seeing the house, hearing her memories, seeing the tree that she fell out of resulting in a broken arm.
In a unique twist of events my pastor/friend from the Washington Conference, Tom Decker, and his family are now here serving on this campus in a similar capacity as my in-laws did 30 years ago. Pastor Tom is serving as principal/teacher and his wife, Gladys, is teaching and mentoring the first year teachers and student missionaries. Their 13 year old daughter, Alexi is here studying, while their son Trei is in his Junior year at Auburn Adventist Academy in Washington.
While Susan and I were walking the grounds in late March, Tom and his family were traveling but we were able to connect over the phone. While catching up, he said that he’d love it if it could work out for me to come for a week of prayer. We started laying plans and thanks to the financial support of people all over the world the vision has become a reality.
So now, I am sitting updating my blog from the very house that my wife grew up in. I cannot begin to tell you how blessed I feel to be here. The students at this school are amazing. They’re extremely hospitable and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to talk to several of them. I believe that God is doing an amazing work here on this campus. I can only hope and trust that Jesus will continue to reveal His good and perfect will, not only during this week of spiritual emphasis, but throughout the course of each life that’s represented.
I am truly in awe of how Jesus moves in our lives. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to be here. Next time, I will definitely have Susan with me!
Blessings to you students and faculty of Nile Union Academy. If you have any questions/comments, I invite you to simply hit the comment button and write away.
Courage to you all!
Matthew
El Gabal El Asfar, Egypt
Posted by matthew gamble on November 16, 2010 at 12:41 AM
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we loved u pastor…
Posted by mina samir on November 16, 2010 at 07:28 AM | #i lived in egypt for 35 years.i used to visit that school and all i remember that the number of students less than 100 students. it is board school i wonder how it looks like now
Posted by yousry rizk on January 09, 2011 at 08:27 PM | #The school is doing quite well. My wife, who grew up there in the early ‘80s said that it hasn’t changed too much. But under the new principal, they’re definitely doing some much needed updates.
Posted by matthew gamble on January 11, 2011 at 02:07 PM | #God bless you in your ministry. I saw at Hope camp meeting approx 4 years ago, your sermons are changing the way we understand our relationship with Jesus. I will be praying for your walk with Jesus to be strong.
I will see you again in our fathers home in heaven.
Your sister in Christ
Posted by Jackie Millar on November 25, 2011 at 11:34 PM | #Thank you Jackie! I still have very fond memories of the time at the HOPE BC Campmeeting. What an incredible place with incredible people.
Blessings to you on the journey and praise God for your comment! What an incredible God we serve.
Grace and Peace!
Colossians 1:27!
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