Muraho!
We have been busy since we last posted. On Tuesday we spent the day in Kayonza. We ate lunch on the shore of Lake Jambo, it was a nice opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Rwanda. We spent the afternoon at New Life Junior Academy. We sang for them, did a skit on love, and Tina did an excellent job sharing her testimony. After our presentation we spent the remainder of the afternoon playing with the children.
On Wednesday we spent the day in prayer and fasting in preparation for the Hope Rwanda Festival which began today. It was a neat exercise in sacrifice and we had precious times of prayer and worship as a team while we fasted. We also really enjoyed our dinner meal as we broke our fast.
Today was the first day of the Hope Rwanda Festival. We spent the early afternoon visiting the villages that surround the town of Kayonza inviting people to the festival this evening. We had many opportunities to step outside of our comfort zones to share God's love and our life stories with the people of Rwanda. The attendance at the festival tonight far surpassed expectations. There were so many there that the people were overflowing into the street and causing a traffic jam. There were at least 1,500 people at a festival, with an estimated more than 300 who came forward to accept Christ. We are looking forward to seeing what God does during the next 3 days of the festival.
Please be in prayer for the festival, for our health and stamina, and for continued opportunities to share God's love.Please also be in prayer for the medical team as they leave Friday morning to join us here in Rwanda.
We love and miss you all. We are praying for you and we appreciate your prayers for us.
11 comments:
Thanks for the update! How wonderful to hear about what you are doing! We are so glad to hear about how many came to the festival and how many made decisions for Christ.
We pray everyday for your boldness, enthusiasm, stamina and health!
Special love to you Carbar!
Love, Mom, Dad, Matt and Snickers :o)
I'm so glad to hear about the festival. I look each day for new blog inputs because I'm so excited for you all. I am so thankful to God for His goodness and love and your willingness to answer His calling. God bless.
Special "shout out" to Joanne and Alyssa, I love you.
Kevin/Dad
Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting an update!!!!!! We were excited to learn about your work with the festival and the New Life Junior Academy. We are constantly praying for your team and your work in Rwanda.
Esti - we love you sweet girl! xxoo, Mom, Dad & Nathan
Blessings,
The Crows
Hey! I was excited to hear about the good news and what you guy have been doing. God is blessing you to experience all that is happening in Rwanda at this appointed time in your life. Praise God!
Elesa, I love you, can't wait to hear more!!!
Love Mom
P.S. I'm still praying
Hey Elizabeth,
Hello from Southern Cali. Sounds like you are very busy and working really hard! You made it to the midway mark. Keep going strong and enjoying the experience. Praying for you and the team every day. Looking forward to hearing the stories and finding out what God has shown you. 4-5 foot waves today, can't wait to see you out here.
Love,
Chris
Sounds amazing! I'm so excited about all the stuff you guys have been getting to do. Can't wait to hear how the festival went and all that God has done. Praying for you all!
Elesa and Haley:
Hey, so just fyi I am having my surgery sometime tomorrow. Not sure what time exactly but we have to be at the hospital at like 6:30 am and they are gonna squeeze me in. Its outpatient so I probably will get to go home without spending the night at the hospital. I'll let ya know how it goes. Keep on seeing how God wants to challenge you. Love you!
Love,
Ashley
Haley and Elesa:
I'm done, surgery went well and I'm back home. : )
Love,
Ashley
Happy Birthday Alyssa!!! I hope you are enjoying your Rwandan birthday. I look forward to hearing all about your time there.
Much Love,
Elyssa
We can't wait to hear all about your trip Esti! We've been praying for you and your team each day.
Georgia sends you a big big squeeze
The Grande's
Happy Birthday Tim Pinkard!! Nothing like celebrating your big day in Rwanda :o)
Love -
Diana, Mark and Matt!!!
Happy Birthday PINKARD!
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