Many people think that God dwells in a building we call 'church'. In reality, it is people who are to be His church. He loves all people and commands His church to take care of them. It is common knowledge that we are available to help with spiritual needs. However, we are also called to take care of the physical needs of His people!

As He supplies, we take care of widows and orphans in their need, feed the hungry, provide water for needy communities, educate people, stand alongside those who are suffering and hurting, and in this case, supply reading glasses.

He provides and we distribute.

Stan is handing over 150 reading glasses to this missionary Pastor Simba, a self-sacrificing man  ministering in Bas Congo. He travelled to Kinshasa to pick up these glasses and deliver them where they are most needed.

We do all  these things because of your help, we are humbled to be a part of His great love for people. Keep praying for us!

May His name be glorified more and more!

Jesus is Lord.....

He is indeed Lord of all........in 4 languages. This is the front of our church here in Gombe, Kinshasa, D.R. Congo.

sharing the Word.....

Everything can be a challenge in another culture. This shows a pastor who needs to preach from 3 translations (French, Swahili, & Lingala) of the Bible at every service! Can you imagine?
When we were there, they needed a 4th. Ron, who was speaking, had 2 translations going on, with 2 different translators,  for every sentence.......

above: this is a line of people hoping to receive reading glasses

below: the glasses spread out for distribution

pray for them.........

In one week, Ron & Elaine leave for Bukavu to bring teaching and ministry to Bethsaida Church and other churches in the city. They will be very busy and have a demanding schedule. May God continue to use both of you and give you protection and great joy in serving Him!

I neglect to mention what a great great gift this man is to Together Building Africa! He teaches, guides and protects our ministry here in Congo. He is a man of great faith and vision. He challenges me, making me try new things (like taking charge of the church for the next month - pray for them!) He is generous and selfless. Without him, we could not manage! Praise God for His great gift! Rev. Raha, our son, THANK YOU! We appreciate you and love you!

Karibu - Welcome!

We are praising God for the safe return of our missionaries/friends from Canada! Ron & Elaine have already been a blessing to the church!