Tomorrow marks the 6th anniversary of the Gatumba Massacre in Burundi. Many of the survivors that have immigrated to the United States will be gathering in St. Louis. This weekend is focused on healing and forgiveness. For more information, check out the Gatumba survivor's website(just google, you will find it.).
The delegation(I like that word!) from Rochester is on its way to Rwanda, but not without some drama. First, Princesse couldn't get her VISA in time to leave as planned due to the elections in Rwanda and the Rwandan consulate closing in DC. So, she and Beck drove down to DC and were camped at the door when it opened on Tues and then drove to NJ to catch their flight overseas.
Rachel woke up Tues morning in a lot of pain and had to go to the Emergency Dept. Everything checked out OK and she was allowed to travel. The Dr. thought she might be "stressed"...you think? Heading back to the country you love to see your son get married, see your family that you left behind, be back in Africa on the anniversary of the massacre, travel for many hours....I could go on and on...I might be stressed too! We have just been praying that she feels well for the duration of the trip and can enjoy herself.
Keep the group in your prayers. Many of the young men and women are heading to their first years at college in a couple of weeks. Two are going to colleges in Buffalo area, Princesse is going to Houghton, and Heritage might be attending seminary...lots of change is in the air!
God Bless.
Kim
Email: foundationofhoperochester@yahoo.com
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Ready to Go!
Travel Documents? Check!!! Bags packed? Check! Ready and Excited to go? Check!
This is it, the time has come, the time is now. Foundation of Hope is about to embark on a journey back to Rwanda. For most, it is a journey back home, and a chance to see friends and family. It is also a celebration of marriage for Heritage and Richard who will be getting married to two lovely ladies in Rwanda on August 22nd. For Elizabeth and Beck, this is an exciting, first trip to Africa. Tomorrow, the church family at New Hope FMC will be blessing them with a commissioning prayer. It will be the last time I see everyone before they go. I will be trying very hard not to cry...lets just admit it now, I will be crying tomorrow!
Also, Esaie, one of the young men in FOH choir is moving to Texas, so we will be praying for him as well and saying goodbye for a longer time. We wish him well and trust God to watch over him and keep him safe.
Please pray for FOH and the orphans in Rwanda. We need prayer support since there is so much for the team to do over there and we want to be productive, safe, and do the Lord's will.
Thank you to all of our supporters, those who pray for us, those who gave donations, and those who invite up so minister at their churches. As I receive any news from Rwanda, I will try to post updates.
God bless you all.
Kim
This is it, the time has come, the time is now. Foundation of Hope is about to embark on a journey back to Rwanda. For most, it is a journey back home, and a chance to see friends and family. It is also a celebration of marriage for Heritage and Richard who will be getting married to two lovely ladies in Rwanda on August 22nd. For Elizabeth and Beck, this is an exciting, first trip to Africa. Tomorrow, the church family at New Hope FMC will be blessing them with a commissioning prayer. It will be the last time I see everyone before they go. I will be trying very hard not to cry...lets just admit it now, I will be crying tomorrow!
Also, Esaie, one of the young men in FOH choir is moving to Texas, so we will be praying for him as well and saying goodbye for a longer time. We wish him well and trust God to watch over him and keep him safe.
Please pray for FOH and the orphans in Rwanda. We need prayer support since there is so much for the team to do over there and we want to be productive, safe, and do the Lord's will.
Thank you to all of our supporters, those who pray for us, those who gave donations, and those who invite up so minister at their churches. As I receive any news from Rwanda, I will try to post updates.
God bless you all.
Kim
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
The Count Down Is On
One week left, just one short, busy week left! Saturday afternoon was spent packing up the bags, weighing the bags, packing more bags...you get the picture! We are so thankful for all the donations that we are now about to take to Rwanda. It took us around 4 hours to organize and pack the bags. We will be able to give each child some clothing and school supplies.
Our biggest prayer request at this moment is that Heritage, Rachel, and Princesse are still waiting for their travel documents from the US Immigration folks. I am so nervous for them that I can't imagine how they feel! God will provide a way for them to travel I am certain, but it would sure be nice to see those papers physically present...sooner than later!
Keep each traveller in your prayers as well: Richard, Heritage, Rachel, Prudence, Elizabeth, Princesse, and Beck will be busy while in Rwanda, and we pray for good health, safe travel, and that they all have fun as well. Pray for the children that they will be working with and that we can bless them beyond measure and provide the help that they need.
Our biggest prayer request at this moment is that Heritage, Rachel, and Princesse are still waiting for their travel documents from the US Immigration folks. I am so nervous for them that I can't imagine how they feel! God will provide a way for them to travel I am certain, but it would sure be nice to see those papers physically present...sooner than later!
Keep each traveller in your prayers as well: Richard, Heritage, Rachel, Prudence, Elizabeth, Princesse, and Beck will be busy while in Rwanda, and we pray for good health, safe travel, and that they all have fun as well. Pray for the children that they will be working with and that we can bless them beyond measure and provide the help that they need.
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