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"How can I [understand] unless someone explains it to me?" Acts 8:31

6/8/2013

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This morning I woke up to the sounds of a rooster.  It seems that someone has failed to tell the roosters that we now have alarm clocks.  We stayed in a Muhanga hotel overnight, and Frank and I were able to enjoy the first hot shower of the trip this morning (where we didn’t have to warm the water in buckets first and then pour it over our heads).  We also were amused by the hotel’s breakfast, as what we ordered was not what we received.  We asked for waffles, and we ended up with every breakfast food except waffles: an omelet, rolls, papaya, pineapple, a banana, a tree tomato, an orange, and coffee.    Frank and I seem to laugh often at the many times we find ourselves confused by a situation, as we are not able to communicate what we would like.  We can have two possible responses:  frustration or laughter.  I’m glad we choose to laugh our way through those situations.

Being now at our third location, I have had the opportunity to work with three groups of church leaders.   The more we teach them, the more I see the need for Rwanda Challenge in Rwanda.  These leaders hunger to know more.  They want to understand the Bible, and they want to be trained.  They are so grateful that Frank and I are here; it seems like we’re handing over thousands of dollars to them, when we are actually giving them the truth of the Word; for them, it is invaluable.  These Muhanga church leaders were especially grateful, because they live in a more rural part of Rwanda, with few chances to attain study resources for the Bible.  It meant a lot to them that we were able to come to a part of Rwanda where few “muzungus” (white persons) visit.  We gave each of them a Kinyarwanda Study Bible and did a lesson on the 5 Purposes of the Church.  More and more I understand the words of the Ethiopian eunuch, “How can I understand [this Scripture] unless someone explains it to me?” (Acts 8:31).   I see this question in the hearts of so many Church leaders here who long to understand the Scriptures better, so they can be better equipped to lead their local church. 

We are planning to pick up Ben (also a college student and Frank's nephew tonight from the Kigali Airport.  Then we plan to visit two genocide memorials tomorrow.  Prayers are appreciated as we learn and wrestle with the genocide that happened here in 1994. 

Alison   

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The Muhanga leaders give Alison a gift of appreciation. "Komeza Ubutwari" means "continue to be a hero."
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myra reynolds
6/8/2013 02:33:57 am

Alison, I forgot to tell you to take ear plugs......I remember a few nights where other noises woke me up too. Hey, but that rooster was just doing his job!! Wanting you to get busy planting more "spiritual seeds" in the lives of those that are hungry for the Word. I know you have been so much help to Frank. I will be praying for you and Ben as you visit the Genocide Memorial and Nyamata. It is hard to get your mind wrapped around what happened there. God's mercy, grace and forgiveness is something we all certainly need daily!
Take good care of Ben and be sure and post a picture with him there.....his mom would love that too! Blessings

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Marcia miller
6/8/2013 11:57:56 am

Oh Alison, I will be praying continually for your Sunday. "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and un searchable things you do not know" Jeremiah 33:3 May it be an unforgettable day of worship. Blessings, Aunt M.

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Kelly Belley
6/8/2013 02:37:49 pm

Many thanks Alison! Love hearing about your adventures in Africa & with Frank! Sending love from Illinois!~

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