It is dry season here. That means everything is this colour! These are actually green plants, under all of that dirt. Even the cars get covered daily. Ti is extremely difficult in the villages where they have little or no water!

Winnipeg - Toronto = 2.5 hrs

1.5 hr layover

Toronto - Amsterdam = 6.5 hrs

4.5 hr layover

Amsterdam to Kigali = 8.? hrs

overnight in Kigali

up at 4:30 

driven to the DRC border 6++ hrs

and then..............

CONGO!!

warning: This journey can cause one to wear one's shoes on the wrong feet!

Well, it's that time.........

I hope I didn't forget anything!

Thank you again for the last minute prayers, wishes, greetings, and gifts!
You, the supporters of God's work in the DRC, never cease to amaze us!
Praying He will be glorified through all that you have done, and sent!

Many plans being made these days. and a LOT of packing. People have been so generous!
We are bringing Croc shoes for children, blankets for babies, and perhaps some school supplies!
You can not imagine how much these gifts will be appreciated!
THANK YOU!!

the time has come again......

We have been to visit so many of you! I am so happy that you could meet Pastor Raha & Mapendo.

You have encouraged, blessed, and stood with us in prayer for Congo.........how can we thank all of you?

You are such an amazing group of people!!!!!!!!
Only God could connect us with this kind of support.

Soooooooo............in 11 days.........

Pastor Raha & Mapendo & I will be returning home to D.R. Congo!

We will convey your love and greetings, and do our best to serve our God & this great people.

Stay tuned.........

God has done a great thing. We are reunited in Canada!
Anyone wishing to hear from this great couple, please contact us soon, as the calendar is rapidly filling up!