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Kiziba Camp

2/9/2013

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Entrance to Kiziba Camp

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Home of 17,000 to 20,000 refugees

Kiziba Camp (Congolese refugee camp just outside of Kibuye)

Kiziba Camp, located in the Karongi district in western Rwanda, is the oldest refugee camp in the country. Back in October, Theophile and I received the invitation to teach church leaders from every church in Kiziba Camp. However, must get permission to go into the camp. Rwanda Challenge was approved and on Thursday and Friday we began our relationship with the church leaders of Kiziba Camp. Originally, we were discussing twenty church leaders (one per local church). Then the number grew to sixty. At one point on Thursday I counted seventy-seven leaders.

These leaders have a renewed (and new) vision of God’s purpose for His Church in the Kiziba Camp. They have an increased commitment to the unity of God’s Church and new strategies to advance God’s Kingdom in their neighborhood. God blessed our two days together and these leaders are hopeful that we will return and teach them again in the future.

On Friday afternoon, we showed “The Passion of the Christ” for the church leaders in the Kiziba Camp. The number grew to over one hundred leaders from the twenty churches. This was the third showing of the movie on this trip. The response has been very similar each time. In the Kiziba Camp there was crying, deep sobbing, “Hallelujah’s,” praying, and expressions of personal repentance. It is amazing to experience what God is doing among these church leaders in Rwanda. I count it a great privilege to be able to share in God’s activity here in Rwanda.


Theophile teaching Kiziba church leaders how to use their new Kinyarwanda Study Bible
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Two "elders" thrilled that this teaching has come to the church in the Kiziba Camp
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9 Comments
myra reynolds
2/8/2013 11:21:54 pm

I don't think I can begin to wrap my mind around life in a refugee camp. So thankful you and Pastor Theophile got to teach God's Word and give out some of the KSB! I pray that they will come to know about the hope we do have in Jesus because of the teaching.
You are missing the Nor'Easter here.....over two feet of snow and still snowing! I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Love, Myra

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Nathan Davenport
2/8/2013 11:41:10 pm

Frank,

This blog entry blessed my heart tremendously. I love how you are seeking first the Kingdom of God and empowering church leaders. Wow! Praise be te God for the way He is using you! If I can ever be of help to you in your ministry, let me know. In particular, I meet a lot of people around the country who are praying about God's Will for their lives. If there are strategic recruitment needs Rwanda Challenge has --I would definitely love to keep my ear to the ground and pray strategically with you. I'm also open to the Spirit's leading as you have need. Just let me know. I love you Frank! Keep up the good work. Bless you!

Nathan

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Jeanie Fisk
2/9/2013 12:06:46 am

It is so amazing to me to live in a day and age when we can get instant updates via the internet on what God is doing on the other side of our planet! The wounds there are deep...but God can heal and unite! Praying for you all!

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Kristy Morency
2/9/2013 12:11:15 am

Sending love from myself and Keith. We will pray for you in your travels and for the church leaders in Africa. So wonderful that you are using the gifts God has given you in so many amazing ways.

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Monica Shannon
2/9/2013 02:27:15 am

The sight of the refugee camp still fills me with emotion. I am thrilled that you and Theophile were able to meet with the church leaders there. I can only imagine the reaction to the movie. Sending prayers for a safe journey and continued success doing God's work.

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Gene Andrews link
2/9/2013 04:03:46 am

So excited to hear of more and more doors opening for Rwanda Challenge. I so enjoyed my time there and the opportunities I was given to learn and grow in my own faith. Prayers continue with you guys.

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Gloria Beachy
2/9/2013 04:41:17 am

How absolutely thrilling for you to go there and be with those precious people and providing the study Bible for them!! Hallelujah!
So many people the rest of us will get to meet in Heaven one day through their carrying on His work!
God bless you (we're praying too)! Love, Glo

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Raquel
2/11/2013 03:16:14 am

I'm really humbled to be a part of this through The Rwanda Challenge. Your update has really been a blessing to read. While reading it, I'm reminded of the Star Track line, "...to go where no man has gone before!" How much the contentment the Lord must be feeling to see His name grow among the Nations. Bless you!

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cathy southerland
2/11/2013 07:54:45 am

Words cannot express the joy we have hearing the good report and response of the church leaders there. We will certainly be praying. My mom is singing praise to God for the great things He has done. She is so thrilled to be a small part of bringing the good news to ours brothers and sisters in Rwanda. The team here in MCC are excited to come. Praying for you! (you did miss an awesome snowstorm) :)

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