This is a BEAUTIFUL country!!  On our way out to a rural area, we travelled on this wonderful road. It was so enjoyable, I wanted to share it with you.

weep with those who weep.........

Standing together with this dear lady and the Lord! You can't see Him, but then.......you CAN see Him. Don't you agree?

Maybe you have doubts about God’s love for you. Know today that God looks beyond your doubts. He wants to reveal Himself to you. He wants to walk through life with you.

Bukavu.......

For the last month, we have been in charge of the church plant in Kinshasa, as Pastor Raha took time away to accompany our missionaries, Ron & Elaine to Bukavu to see the work of the mother church.
In the last week of Ron & Elaine's stay in Congo, I also travelled to the east. Here is a very brief overview of that trip.......

To get there, we must travel by plane and then by boat.....

On arrival, there was a very warm reunion with the Bethsaida Church Board! It was wonderful to connect with these great men of God again!! Pastor Raha is standing beside me.

It was then a blessing from God to reunite with Ron & Elaine before their departure. They did a very great work in Bukavu and area, and were so loved and appreciated! God used you mightily! Everyone is looking forward to a second visit in 2017! THANK YOU SO MUCH RON & ELAINE!! May God reward you abundantly!

In the few days I was there, it was my privilege to visit a new school started for the underprivileged of the village. There are some VERY courageous people in the world, I tell you!! Against all odds, and at great personal sacrifice, they educate children to improve the future of Congo and the lives of people in general......especially the neediest!

My heart is always stirred by these precious faces........

Our time was unexpectedly cut short, however, we were able to visit a few churches, where I had the honour of preaching. God is always faithful, and He was with us, as you can see!!

And then, all too soon, it was time to say farewell to our brothers and sisters in Bukavu......

God be with you, we love you, and pray He will reunite us once again!!

Seasons......

Where some people have 4 seasons each year, we only have 2....wet & dry......I will let you guess which one we are presently enjoying......

St Ouens Church.....

We were so touched by all the gifts you sent us. Bibles, office supplies, household items, personal and professional needs were met. There was great excitement at the sight of so many Bibles!! Other items were put to use immediately.

'Thank you' is too small to contain our appreciation! But it is all we have to give you.

Thank you for your love for us here. Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for your support for missions! May God multiply you in every way and bless you as only He can!

Thank you from your brothers and sisters here in Kinshasa!

Thank you Ron & Elaine!

Our Missionaries, Ron & Elaine Fehr, came from Canada to bless us with Bibles, office supplies, and other needed items. They shared the Word of God, encouraged us and loved us! We want to thank you so much for all you did! We are so thankful to God for bringing you here to us and ministering to us through you!

Although it was so sad to let you go, we know that you will be a great blessing to Bethsaida Church, in Bukavu! We will continue to pray for you.

Come again and again!

p.s. Ron......we LOVED this tie!! :D

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!