Sunday Feb 17 – The Day before the real work begins.

Thoughts before Shane Departs

As I spend my last night in Rwanda before leaving to return to my family and church family in Worcester, I look back at the past week teaching and fellowship with the pastors with great joy. Investing here each year is rewarding on a level that I have a hard time...
Sunday Feb 17 – The Day before the real work begins.

Good Rain brings Good Rain

Good Rain – This is Rwanda’s rainy season, but there has been a persistent drought.  That is until we came, 3 out of 5 days have seen good downpours – and the earth is soaking it up.  Perhaps our coming also brings good rain.   Shane gave an...
Sunday Feb 17 – The Day before the real work begins.

Day 2 of Teaching

Hello From The Other Side! This is Shane once again. While you all are bracing for some snow and chilly temperatures, John and I just enjoyed a beautiful African sunny day in the mid 80’s :). What a great break from the cold weather we get to enjoy each...
Sunday Feb 17 – The Day before the real work begins.

Part of the Adventure

Shane and I received a very warm reception, broad smiles, and everyone needed a bear hug.  This is the first time that Shane has started a first session (the beginning of the two weeks of teaching) – Neal has always come the week before Shane – so naturally, we...
Sunday Feb 17 – The Day before the real work begins.

First Sunday in Rwanda

Greetings from the Hope Chapel and 7 Hills Rwanda campus.  Shane Colwell and John Scudiere presiding. The Harvest Christian Church is one block away, this is where we teach during the week and today – Sunday – it is our home to worship.  Here church...