Dear Friends;

I CAN'T WAIT!!! Tomorrow is CHURCH! So excited......really!

The presence of God as we gather together in fellowship is something you can't describe! He is with us as individuals, of course, but when we gather with more of His family.........WOW!

I hope YOU have found a safe place where you can bring your brokenness, your disappointments, and your failures and find support, hope, and encouragement to stand and keep going.

Why do people judge us as hypocrites? We are not faking our needs and failures........it's real!

I'm just sayin'.............

look what we have........

This is a traffic robot. He directs traffic and drivers are to do what it indicates, and we do........well.........not all of us.......and not all the time, but sometimes.........ok! alright......rarely.......well the other day I think I saw someone stop, but then every one honked at him!
Ahhh progress......
I think he's kinda cute though. :)

this lady stood quietly outside our church meeting place during Bible study, to listen without being seen.....

welcome to New Life, Gombe.....

This is us......

Gombe is a district of Kinshasa. We share accommodations with a restaurant/bar......how cool is that? In the background you see a banner advertising, in French, the opening of a new English speaking church!

Keep praying please!

first service......

great turn out and show of support! Many dignitaries and leaders, and one new brother in the Kingdom! It was wonderful. Keep praying!

Here is your first glimpse of the new church plant. It is at the junction of two very busy streets in downtown Gombe. First service is this Saturday, with regular services beginning on Sunday morning.

Many preparations underway between today (Thusrday) and Saturday. 

Our vehicle has not arrived yet, so one generous person let us use theirs for the duration. Some people are so considerate and selfless.

My Lingala vocabulary has more than doubled since my arrival. I must be up to about 10 words now! (provided I remember my notes)

My jet lag has jet lag I think......I wont know for another week at least :)

the time has come.....

 After careful seat selection......

on arrival, my next reality .........

I will be in touch. The usual internet interruptions will probably continue to be a factor. I will be on the ground in Kinshasa Thursday afternoon their time.

Please stay tuned my friends.......