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!!