Good Friday........

Easter always reminds me to check my 'baggage'! (No, I am not packing to fly back to Canada)
I mean......I think about Jesus hearing the mocking voices, enduring horrendous abuse, and forgiving completely! No one was apologizing. No one was offering any remorse, and yet, He forgave them.

So then......what am I carrying around that should also be left at the cross? May I be more like Him....forgive everyone......without waiting for apologies.......just forgive! Just that!

Forgive completely with all my heart.

Thank You, Jesus, for showing us how to live, even while You were dying!

So far, in DRC, our virus cases remain very low. However, we are observing best practices as indicated by the gov't: less than 15 people at a time gathering, reaching out with encouragement through WhatsApp, keeping 1m distances etc. The city has become very quiet. Fewer walking about, fewer businesses running etc.

All boats and planes have been 'grounded', and our borders are closed. There is no option of returning to Canada at this time. I am happy to have no doubt that I am where I am supposed to be for once. LOL This was not my plan, therefore it was His! This simple missionary prays to be used  in whatever way will bring Him glory!

We are praying and planning for ways to serve the people He loved so much that He gave up His life to protect them (and us)!

We need His peace, His love, His strength to continue, and His DELIVERANCE. That is all summed up by saying we NEED HIM, more now than ever before!

I pray people will realize He is offering what we are looking for!

Wise men seek Him still.

lyrics by Matt Maher;

Without You, I fall apart
You're the One that guides my heart
When I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus

I need You, oh I need You
Every hour I need You,
my One Defense, my Righteousness,
Oh God, how I need you!

It is well with my soul!

Thank you so much, those of you who are concerned and keeping in touch with us here!

The virus has accelerated slightly in the west, but no cases here on the east. We are trying to observe cautious guidelines.

We are seeking God for His wisdom in reaching out to encourage and unite the church family. If we had consistent power, it would be so much easier. We are exploring another option that we pray will work with our limitations. Pray with us, please.

In other news, we had a 2-second earthquake. Very minor, but another reminder that God's hand alone can hold us.

If any of you are trying to face this anxious time alone and afraid, please know that there is One who is for you, who loves you faithfully, and wants to hold your hand right now today. He invites you daily to come home to Him. Please, come home.

You will find He is greatly to be praised!


"To love the Lord our God is the heartbeat of our mission;
Give me grace to be a servant
Give me mercy for the lost
Give me passion for Your glory
Give me passion for the cross"
(Steve Green)

How AMAZING is our God!!
This past week, we had a seminar on how to do home groups.
We moved at a fast pace to pass on info needed for home groups to work successfully. On Thursday, we named the group leaders and locations and passed out material to teach.
Thursday evening we heard that gatherings of more than 20 people are no longer permitted.
The President has asked believers to pray.
The home groups are up and ready for prayer services tomorrow!

Thank You Lord for your leading, wisdom, and Your presence with us!

the same scenes repeated around the globe........

The sign is, of course, announcing closure of services. So sad. 

In Congo, I believe there are less than 10 cases, many of whom are 'suspected' at this time. All of them are on the west side, and we are on the east currently.

Like you, we are being as careful as possible. 

Like you, we trust in God to see us through these troubled times. He alone is our Refuge!

Let's just keep praying and encouraging one another.

greetings from D.R. Congo......

So sorry for the delay! We had 6 days with no power. Now we wait daily for a moment when there  is power & internet.
We are all fine, and feeling the prayer support!

Eric has been doing early morning Bible Studies (6:00 am!) He is well-loved here and doing a GREAT job!

Today we visited the Tupende Wazee (to love our seniors) Group. These are a very vulnerable and needy group of widows living in untenable circumstances. We try to build community among them, feed them, and meet small needs.

Today they each got a bag of staples like beans, sugar, tea, rice, etc. and also some cooking oil. They brought bottles from wherever they could find them and they were filled with oil.

Also shared from the prodigal Son. Our Father waits daily for His Children to return. His invitation is always open...."come home, return to my side, let Me walk with you"

PROVISIONS;

COOKING OIL;

PACKED UP READY TO TRAVEL HOME;

Thank YOU for meeingt their needs in the Name of Jesus!

on my way today....

pray for us on this loooooong journey? Rwanda early Friday morning and then Congo on Saturday.