We gathered in the Reid Street parking lot at 3:45am for a prayful sending forth. All our connecting flights went flawlessly. We arrived in the beautiful mountainess terrain of Rwanda and were warmly greeted by Epiphanie the director of Giving Hope Ministries.We loaded all our bags including all the Dum-Dums provided by VBS and enjoyed a lunch at Iris Guest House in Kilgali, Rwanda. After lunch, we began our 3 hour journey from Kilgali to Butare through the winding mountainess countryside where we were greeted by stark reminders of regional genocide memorials lining the road.
We arrived at our hotel, the Le Petite Prince and enjoyed meeting the staff of Zoe Ministries. Following our evening meal, we retired to our rooms after our long 25 hour trip. We eagerly await all that God has in store for us in this beautiful land among God's people. Pastor Rick
Greetings from Fuquay-Varina UMC! We thank God for your safe, but long, journey. Special hello to Ed from a former team member. Has Butare changed much in one year, Ed? Please send our love to all of the Giving Hope staff and to those precious children. Assure them that we have never stopped praying for them. May God bless you all and keep you healthy and may you catch a glimpse of His love through the eyes of these children. Special hello to Mama Epiphanie from Mama Rhonda. Peace to all,
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Please know that you all remain in the hearts, thoughts, and prayers of so many here at home. May your work be blessed, and all your encounters a mutual blessing.
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Barbara Garlock
Breathe together and embrace all the moments you are able to. store them away and they will speak their wisdom to you when you least expect it.
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