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Equip the Next Generation Begins

4/28/2015

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The “Equip the Next Generation” group celebrates together
as they raise high their new Kinyarwanda Study Bibles

Last week we finished our first week in “A Study of Acts” with the “Equip a Church Leader” group. We teach this group for one week on every Rwanda Challenge trip. In January we finished the first part of the Luke-Acts study when we completed “A Study of Luke.” On that January trip Theophile and I made the decision to begin a second “every trip” group inviting younger potential church leaders mainly from the “Equip a Church Leader” churches.

It is with great excitement that I share we began the first day with the “Equip the Next Generation” group yesterday. I had great expectations as we waited for the group to begin to arrive from all areas of Rwanda on Sunday afternoon. Several appeared timid, but glad to be here. Their ages ranged for twenty-one to thirty-one.

On Monday morning some of the group staying in the house began to arise about 5:30 AM and prepare themselves for breakfast (bread and chai) and their first morning of teaching. Some still seemed a little timid, but ready to begin. Soon others began to arrive from Kigali. The final student arrived on Tuesday morning.

We began the class on Monday morning with an introduction to our future journey together and the gift of a Kinyarwanda Study Bible for each student. Theophile always takes time in the first two days to introduce students to the KSB. Most church leaders in the world would be thrilled to have a Bible resource like the KSB. Our young students seem to be aware of the privilege and responsibility that comes with the gift.

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Jean Pierre and Daniel learning how to use the KSB

Theophile invited two church leaders from the "Equip a Church Leader" group to join us in teaching these potential church leaders. I can’t begin to express the joy that is mine to not only teach this group of young students, but to also experience fruit from the time we have invested in existing church leaders in Rwanda. The young students are demonstrating some of the same hunger for God’s truth that we experience in the older generation. 


May God not only bless this week, but the future church in Rwanda for His glory.

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Jean D’Amour teaches potential church leaders about Biblical community

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2 Comments
Monica Shannon
4/29/2015 08:14:15 am

I am touched and emotional about this post. I love imaging the joy of receiving their own study bible. Blessings on these young church leaders and the Rwanda Challenge team.

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Marilyn Nelson
4/29/2015 08:28:15 am

Thanks for sharing the excitement.
Our love and prayers.
Doyle & Marilyn

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