Team H

There have been so many wonderful things God has been doing in and through our team while here in Rwanda.  We each have been so blessed and our prayer is that we would be just as much of a blessing to the people we are serving.  The hospitality and the warmth from the people here has melted our hearts.  We will never be the same again. 

The first day in Rwanda we spent some time at the Genocide Museum.  This is a very significant time for this country as they spend the months of April through July remembering the loss their nation experienced in 1994.  As we went through the museum it had even more impact on us as many Rwandans were viewing the museum.  There were tears shed by all.  It really gave us a good understand of what this nation has been through.  We must remember what they have gone through in order to reach them where they are now.

Following our time at the museum, the evening was spent at a dinner party at one of the home’s of the church members.  Our meal was an adventure for all of us as there was very little food we could identify.  We learned how to make African tea and we tasted for the first time passion fruit soda.  Above all things, one must know to avoid pink sauces poured over carrot cake. 

The next day was spent prayer walking through the heart of the business square.  We passed the president’s house, the “Hotel Rwanda”, many universities and a few embassys.  We prayed for this country to be a nation of unity and a nation of forgiveness.  In the afternoon, we went to a radio station and shared God’s word to all of Rwanda and five surrounding countries.  From the message shared we know thus far, four people have received Christ.  Even as we left the radio station, a young man was outside with the hope we would say a pray of blessing over him.  He had heard the message and had just prayed to ask Christ to be Lord of his life.  We immediately prayed with him and there wasn’t a dry eye amongst our team.   After this we ate dinner with the pastor who is hosting us.  Another lesson learned, expect for your food to take a few hours to come once you order at a restaurant. 

We love and miss our families dearly.  We can’t wait to come home and share stories.  One thing we know is that God is good! 

A few notes from the team:

SK: KK, RK, KK…Daddy you have no idea how much I appreciate the flash light and how much our whole team appreciates your level of preparedness.  From books to maps to snacks…oh and toilet paper…the whole is team is grateful.  Prepare the guest room…….I love you guys!  (just kidding about the guest room)

RH: DH, BH, GH…..I appreciate all the support and all your sacrificed you made to help prepare me for this trip.  I miss you and I will see you soon!

HC: TC…I love you so much!!!  I can’t stop thinking about how much I want you to come to this place.  God’s presence is really felt and it has been very refreshing.  JH…or “safety sally”  you will have to come to this place one day soon!

Families of SH, TB, and SS:  Unfortunately, they are not with us here at the interenet cafe so we will have to post their notes to you all tomorrow.