On Friday morning, while we were on our way to teach the Ruhango church leaders the “Five Purposes of the Church,” Theophile received a phone call. It was one of the church leaders from Ruhengeri where we had taught the same lessons in October. He called to say “thank you” and how much difference the teaching had made in the church he leads and the other churches in the area. His testimony was the churches had made progress numerically and spiritually as they applied what they had learned.
On the second day of the teaching, we have the church leaders make decisions about application in the local churches. The Rwanda Challenge model; we partner with local church leaders to teach God’s truth. If they know God’s truth, they are better prepared to apply that truth to their culture than I am. We encourage that where they discover new things or correct old thoughts about what the Bible teaches - have the courage to put it into practice!
Joshua 1:6-9 “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. 7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. 8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. 9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” New Living Translation
On the second day of the teaching, we have the church leaders make decisions about application in the local churches. The Rwanda Challenge model; we partner with local church leaders to teach God’s truth. If they know God’s truth, they are better prepared to apply that truth to their culture than I am. We encourage that where they discover new things or correct old thoughts about what the Bible teaches - have the courage to put it into practice!
Joshua 1:6-9 “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. 7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. 8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. 9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” New Living Translation
Jean D’Amour (far right), one of “the six” assisted in the teaching in Ruhengeri
and in the DRC with Theophile in December
and in the DRC with Theophile in December
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