Hellow Everyone,
I safely arrived in Kigali two days ago.
During my time here, I visited the vocational schools as well as a perochial school for girls sponsored by ALARM.
As I see with my own eyes what is happening in the schools and the lives that are transformed by God's people here, I am so excited about what the Lord might be pleased to do in my life and in the lives of the Rwandans during the next six months.
I get my first African church service experience tomorrow. I am looking forward to see how the Rwandans worship the Lord according to their culture.
I have already begun to pick up a few words in Ki-Rwandan from a few Rwandan friends I have made so far. It is hard for me to remember the two or three words I know on command all the time, even when I repeat them to myself over and over again. I think it is just a matter of time and persistant consistancy.
I pray all of you are well and encouraged in the Lord.
Blessings be upon you,
Andrew
"Seek ye first the kingdom of God..." (Matthew 6:33)
Mission Statement
I am starting a new series of posts, which will follow my 27 month stint with Peace Corps in Zambia. In my journals, I will describe:
1) How God is manifesting his kingdom where I am living and working.
2) The many aspects of Zambian culture I am learning (the people, language, nature, economy, etc).
3) The successes and challenges teachers and I are realizing while working on education projects together in rural schools and communities.
You will also find past journal entries from my trip to Rwanda 2008-09, which includes:
1) presenting a personal, missional journey in Rwanda, and
Thank you for continuing with me on this amazing journey with God.
2) creating greater awareness of Rwandan life and culture.
Thank you for continuing with me on this amazing journey with God.
Theme: Kingdom Seeker
"What do you mean by 'Kingdom Seeker?'"
The Kingdom of Heaven (KOH) is a key manifestation of God's purposes and plans to redeem the world.
It is an amazing journey which many generations of God's people have traud and continues on in the lives of Christ followers today.
http://bernhard.andrew.googlepages.com/> where you can find more information.
The Kingdom of Heaven (KOH) is a key manifestation of God's purposes and plans to redeem the world.
It is an amazing journey which many generations of God's people have traud and continues on in the lives of Christ followers today.
http://bernhard.andrew.googlepages.com/> where you can find more information.
7 comments:
Hi Andrew,
I am glad you got to Kigalie safely. How was the 40 hours before? I was hoping you would send me an e-mail. It seems to be only 9 hours difference between time there and home.Is that true?Praying for you.
From Robert.
Hey Hey Andrew. I pleased that you made it there! I will be looking forward on your adventure. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care.
Hello Andrew: We will add you to our list of people that we pray for on a regular basis. I spoke with your mother today on the phone and expect to see her Saturday. We are frequently out of town. So I was caught off guard when I called and asked to speak to your dad. We were not aware that he had passed away. We share your loss. It will be a good thing for us to check your blog on a regular basis and keep tabs on your own personal ministry.
God Bless you, Bill and Kris Franzke
You made it!
I've been feeling a lot of pressure at school, and it was so nice to have an email from you first thing in the morning. Perhaps you haven't been in Kigali long enough to see how God will use you there. But he has already used you today--to reset my perspective and remind me that there's more to life than school! Well done, my friend. :)
I've added your blog to Google Reader, so I'll be looking forward to future updates. Take care!
man you are the one living this out and i think i am having just as much of an adventure learning how to pray support and thinking about what its like over there, so many difference on the surfaces but when it comes to the lord our hearts are realy the same before God. are you learning the Afican dances?
Hey Andrew! Glad to see you made it! Saw your Mom this evening, and we took a trip to the bakery. Just had to get some goodies! Hope all is well and I'll keep you in my prayers.
Rosie
Hey Andrew! So Happy for you! I hope all is well. Went to the bakery with your Mom this evening, gotta get those goodies! =) I'll keep you in my Prayers.
Rosie
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