Our First Saturday

Dear Constance Family,

It has been an eventful day! Our team got to go out and see the Elikya campus and ministry. It is amazing what is being done there. Everywhere we go we get a tour of the entire campus (as we did in Zongo). It is great to see the people's enthusiasm for what God is doing in their areas of ministry and from those who are being ministered to. It is wonderful to see what God is doing in the people's lives, especially in the women and orphans at Elikya.

This is supposed to be the "cooler/rainy season" but I must say that it felt like a good HOT Minnesota day. I think it is in the low 90's and humid. We walked alot today and that means we sweat alot! I don't mind being reminded of Minnesota summers though!!

I have to tell you about the people. Many are traveling here for the conference which begins on Tuesday. One group from a village came walking and riding bikes after having traveled several days over many kilometers. They come with all of their food (even live chickens attached to the bikes) and needs carried on their backs or on the bikes. Their enthusiam and joy are amazing!!

I have learned to say 'hello' in Congolese, and often have children coming up to shake my hand and say hello before they run off. Deb would love that!

I know that you are keeping us in your prayers as we travel and minister to these people. I think of you often back in Minnesota.

May God bless your weekend as you worship Him.

Pastor Randy