Ashley, Paige, Wayne and Sarah on a hilltop in Murundi |
From Sarah:
This trip has been a blessing and a challenge. Visiting the school in Remera for a whole
week, we were able to develop (nonverbal) relationships with the kids through
games and playing. The kids are so
receptive to love, and it was such a blessing to give it to them freely. The Lord definitely put several particular
students on my heart, and they will not be easily forgotten. I was also able to meet the student that
Dusty and I sponsor, which is a unique opportunity that not everyone gets to
do. The Lord also used this trip to
challenge me-we take so many things for granted in the United States:
washer/dryer, warm water that runs when you turn on the tap, general
cleanliness, free and quality education.
As a teacher, I see how SPOILED we are in America with the resources and
technology available to us. I pray the
Lord keeps this realization on my heart as I continue to teach next year. I am eager to come back again next year and
look forward to hugging those kids all over again.
From Ashley:
This was my very first trip out of the States and it was
wonderful to see God’s work. Everywhere
I went it was simply amazing. I’m so
very excited that He allowed me to partake in such a mission as this. The kids
won my heart and I hope God has it in His will for me to return every year.
From Paige:
One day I will live
in Rwanda. I am pressed for time writing this but I do have a blog. The link is
paigenotbethany.tumblr.com. I have written about my thoughts throughout my time
here and what it was the Lord showed me. In brief he showed me that what I am
here for on this earth is much bigger than myself.
From Wayne:
Each time I return to Rwanda I am amazed at the growth in
the country. More people, more
buildings, more improvements which are all signs of stability in the
country. But it also means there are
more needs like education, healthcare and employment. The first time I was in Rwanda in 2003, I
asked God what I could do for these people.
His answer to me was simple they need to know Jesus and the eternal life
He provided through His death and resurrection.
The team did well as we focused on training youth and pastors. As always, the Rwandan people fell in love
with the team and want them to come back.
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