Saturday, October 25, 2008
Another Nancy!
This is Keza NANCY Shekinah, and on the right, Nancy with Mum and Dad. Our driver for our Compassion International visits invited us home to meat his daughter, the one he named after Nancy. WHAT!? Honestly, what an honor, surprise and it's something that leaves you speechless. We were instantly in love from the moment we held her.
Just after that visit, we joined Claude at his church to listen to/record another choir rehearsal. Just as we were about to leave, the rain came down like a flood from the sky, hailing as well. This poor lad was a bit wet when he arrived through the doors. Please pray. When it hails there is potential for crops to be ruined and hunger to ensue. So while you take up concern with the Lord, lift of His people in Rwanda, that the crops would heal from the hail and yield a terrific harvest!
This same church we attended today invited us back on friday night where the want us to be a part of the service. Again, we're honored beyond what we're worthy of, and we just ask God to be all that breathes within us. Please pray for us and for this coming friday evening!
I got the best, clearest and most desired recordings today. The choir was lively, dancing with feet keeping beat, arms held high and voices lifted up! The first time I heard a choir alone let loose without a synthesizer or electronic lead. Just people.
Just recently I mentioned my friend, Claudine. Tonight we came to her home where she is a parent to her siblings (3 of them) even though she is only 20 years old. We sat around a table there at the compound with a living room FULL of people behind us. We were a little uncomfortable at first, but soon, the night gave to singing and even a little bit of dancing! Imagine that! HAHA!
In Rwanda, they are a very loyal, hospitable people. Often, even though there is begging on the streets, they are a people who look out for each others needs a lot more than we commonly see in the states. I have seen more than once, hungry people giving food to other hungry people. My children with compassion sharing chocolate with friends without having any themselves. We have been corrected very well! Life is not solely about one person, it's about all of us, and the Maker who fashions us together with the fibers of love. We were so glad to be in their company tonight! Thank you God, for a chance to know these people and to talk freely about the saving grace of Jesus with them!
More to come tomorrow night! Love and joy to you all who are praying! And thank you immensely!
Joyous
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Ladies,
Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that I'm praying for y'all. I don't know you, but I saw the two of you at the AMJ show at Messiah. I was randomly searching blogs for the phrase "Messiah College" and found your blog.
This is some exciting stuff that you're getting to experience. Hopefully you'll be able to post some audio later so that we can hear that choir singin'.
Ciao!
Stephen
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