It's difficult to capture all the people breaking up rocks with their small hammers, but this is how they make gravel for the roads etc. Labour intensive!

a very dear lady collected Crocs shoes and sent them to Congo. The gift was a great expression of love to the orphan children!!

One day, some visitors came from Mudaka to tell us that they were experiencing a serious drought. People were suffering.

Water was only available from a distant location. You can see the effort involved to obtain this basic necessity!

We went to Mudaka to assess the problem.

For sure, the village was in very desperate condition. This is the village where we have the MB Chicken farm as well.

Our missionaries Ron & Elaine had already notified us that the farm would benefit from a direct water supply.

We thought perhaps we could meet both needs? A team went out with an engineer to do a survey and give us an estimate for the work.

It has been a laborious negotiation, but we have been able to approve the project!

It should be underway as you read this.

Because of your partnership, these people will have water! 

When we met with the chief and some of the leaders, we were told that there was a man who planned to do this project, but he had died the week before. They said they were completely without hope! And then God heard their prayers and answered! There was great rejoicing, I can tell you!

Great report from our micro-finance post.......all loans are being repaid on schedule!
That can sometimes be an issue, but these ladies are remaining faithful to repay. They will then qualify for an increased loan by January. It builds their business gradually.

The report from the orphans and widows in Goma, is that 2 of them are quite sick. Please pray!

Our missionaries Ron & Elaine did a great presentation in the school in Beausejour. Bringing D.R. Congo to the students to encourage global awareness.

If your church, prayer group, or community would like to hear the stories behind the pictures, hear more of our experiences, or have a report of our activities in the last 4 months, please contact us and we would be happy to meet you.....

......bringing awareness of the suffering of our brothers and sisters in the D.R. Congo to the other side of the globe

...... not an easy message

...... often an unwelcome message

...... where to begin?

...... how to begin?

...... few are interested

...... but those who care, are wonderful people to know!

...... from the Congo, and also myself.....

...... our DEEPEST thanks and appreciation!!

...... people like you are rare and special!

...... can't wait to visit with you and tell you what a difference you have made in so many lives

Because of YOU
- children are in school
- youth are getting marketable skills training
- a young man is preparing for university
- 30 vulnerable women have been given a hand up
- a village has some water
- the hungry were fed
- the underprivileged found support and community
- the first ever seniors care group started
- hospital patients were provided for and supported, and a monthly program to continue this was initiated
- and much much more


The leader of one city told me that he is still receiving messages of how lives have changed since our visit 2 YEARS BEFORE!
He said "If I were to pass on all the positive feedback from that visit and the assistance received, I would be phoning you every day!"


I am the one hearing the encouraging reports, but YOU are the ones who deserve to hear them! I am only delivering what YOU have sent!

Please be encouraged today!

GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU!!

This is the day.......

My heart is in two countries! 😥
Today I say goodbye to this one....

Long journey ahead, prayers appreciated!

2 day church conference

Yesterday we drove out to a remote area of the city to hold a conference in a small church. 

It was a tight squeeze getting the Land Cruiser through these roads.......

The roads got more and more narrow, so we were happy to locate the church before we ran out of road!

After a warm welcome, we took turns teaching. The first photo is Pastor Raha......the second is this missionary......and our fantastic translator....(everything required 3 translations, English, Swahili, and Lingala!)

We shared a wonderful meal together. Meet the cooks....

We are so thankful for the successful time spent with these gracious people!

God answered our prayers.

Some of the police requested Bibles. They know where their Hope comes from!

Many responded to the Word of God on Sunday!

ingenuity......

I thought you might like this photo of a homemade....
pedal car?

Sunday......

the outcome of visiting the hospital was a full house Sunday morning. Many visitors from the hospital, many of their family members, and many thanks for thinking of them....

a team from New Life Church took some rice, sugar, and soap, and divided it into bags. 

Then there were some clothes added along with many other need items...

a team of volunteers packaged the gifts....

 we spent some time together in prayer for the people we were going to meet

then we crossed the street and entered the very large hospital

we went to each bed in a few wards, to pray with, encourage, and bless the patients....

the needs were great, and the appreciation was heartfelt! 

Matthew 25:36 I was naked and you gave me clothing. I was sick and you cared for me.....

Back in Kinshasa......

We have returned to our Kinshasa home and Church plant! This is the New Life Church worship team. They do such a great job of leading us in worship!

We are also blessed with dedicated leaders for the children. The kids love Sunday School & Church! 

They were dancing to the worship music......there kids got moves!! I tell you....

The climate has challenged our adaptive skills, but we are beginning to live again. LOL.

Thanks for praying as we support the work of New Life Church plant. They have organized a visit to the hospital across the street. Conditions unimaginable to the average North American. 

Our Church folk have gathered small things to bring....soap, sugar, tea....to name a few. A large group will be going in next week to give these out and pray for people.

On Sunday, a man came into the church, he said he had been in a serious car accident and thought he might not survive. He has had surgery, is wearing a large cast on his leg and has several bandages. 

He said he was sitting outside by the hospital when he heard the music. He got up on his crutches, and hobbled over to New Life. He was so happy to find a church!

He was praising God, and we with him!

preaching in the 900 member church here in Goma this morning. This photo shows 1/3 of the interior;

To God be the glory! Now a 930 member church!!

Following the conference, we drove out to an area of the city that has never seen a white person, or so I am told. the level of poverty was new to me. I thought I had seen the worst, but......

There are probably even worse places, but it is hard to have those pictures in your mind!

these are the orphan children cared for by the church. They share generously form their nearly demolished resources!

walking on volcanic rock was very difficult for me.

These are some of the women cared for by the local church.

 stopped to pray for a blind/crippled man

 you can see that this volcanic rock is everywhere. they make fences, houses, and of course, the roads are VERY special!

There is a picture of this active volcano further down on this blog

Goma Pastor's Conference.......what an honour to stand in a room with these front-line heroes of the Gospel!

They say they were encouraged and strengthened by the Word of God during our tie together.

They face so much violence, danger, and poverty. God chose them for this position, they are so dedicated in spite of all the odds stacked against them!

Pray for them, there is nothing greater.

along the way, as I travel and preach, I make new friends, meet old friends, and get blessed time and again! These lovely ladies, on behalf of the women in our seminar, presented me with the material used as a uniform by the church women in the denomination (CEPAC). They tell me that when (not if) I return, I must wear it!

Goma

We are passing through Goma for a few days. As you can see, the city has a large looming volcano in the background.

Today is the first day of Pastor's Conference. We are expecting 80 pastors, and counting on God's presence with us in a special way!

These pastors are such dedicated, hard-working men, I am not worthy to stand before them.

Would you pray that the pastors will be encouraged, and strengthened?

My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me! (2 Corinthians 12:9)

This little one is holding her 'before' shoes, and wearing her new ones.....

They are showing you their appreciation and happiness, for the school uniforms and books....