SK Rwanda Week 1 DONE

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It is hard to believe that 1 week ago this evening we touched down in the Land of a Thousand Hills for the very first time. Who would have ever thunk that this team would grow such a deep bond and connection so quickly.  Man has it been a whirlwind UNFORGETTABLE 7 days in Rwanda.  Today was no different.

CLA hosted a children's ministry leader training for volunteers, staff, and teachers from around the area.  5 churches were represented in the 40 attendees as we gathered for 6 hours on Saturday to talk about all things Purpose Driven Children's Ministry.  Liza MC'ed our time while each team member played a crucial role in leading a game, sharing about a purpose and its value in children's ministry, or giving their heart story (testimony).  There were countless laughs, tears, smiles, hugs, wisdom, and experience shared throughout the day.  Powerful time to see the multiplication of our efforts to expand the landscape of eternity through the incredible ministry to children.

Here are a few snapshots of our training as we shared about why we do what we do, how to grow children intentionally to be spiritually healthy, and then inevitably through the 5-purposes as the foundation.

 Learning a SUPER fun worship song, "Making Melodies" with the leaders in attendance.


Then of course we have to teach one of our trip faves, "My God is so Big"


 Michael leading a BELONG game so everyone can get to know each other.

 Definitely the highlight was the closing. The CLA children's discipleship 401 students were commissioned as they will prepare to go on their first PEACE Mission Trip July 25 to August 2 to Tanzania.  It was apropo to then have our KSG 401 graduates lay hands on them to commission them in prayer.  Powerful time to see our students, just a few steps ahead, lead the way in lifting up their brothers and sisters in Christ as they prepare to go next month. 
No day would be complete without a little playtime. KSG & CLA 401 students bonded over soccer which means all smiles and all hands up for JOY at the fun had by all.

Finally, the afternoon was all about shopping between visiting the craft village (where we discovered the incredible personalities and energy some of our team members have to get the best deals) and even the supermarket.  All part of the being part of Rwandan culture AND even sadly (in denial) beginning the debrief process home.  Hard to believe that Sunday is our last FULL day of ministry before we decrease full ministry days and begin to more fully debrief.  With that...
  • Pray that Sunday is FULL of joy, love, transformation, and going BIG for God!
  • Pray for the continued health and happiness of this incredible 17.
  • Pray for their hearts and minds to slowly but surely begin to process what they have seen, heard, and experienced on this Road to and now in Rwanda.
  • Pray for life-change to settle in where they can begin to see how God can and will forever change their lives because of this time in Rwanda.
  • Pray for ongoing unity and team health as we are truly better together.

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