We imported a Ugandan speaker from Set Free Ministries-East Africa who routinely teaches a somewhat-African version of the “7 Steps.” Emmanuel Kabambi was an important asset to the project and was well received. As an African speaking to Africans, he was tough on them at times, but they could hear it from him.

Day 1 ended on the topic of forgiveness. The attendees appeared convicted in their hearts and were led through prayers to release themselves and others from ties of bitterness. This was a very powerful event. Private lists of people and hurts written on paper were burned in a release ceremony. Public testimonies of forgiveness were given the next day along with reports of feeling relief.