Comments for Journey to Rwanda http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda Experience Redeemer's deepening relationship with St. Michael's in Rwanda Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:08:21 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Standing Together by Jase Miller http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=199&cpage=1#comment-33 Jase Miller Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:08:21 +0000 http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=199#comment-33 Thanks for sharing these reflections. It is easy for me to imagine you standing there again now that I have done so myself. I look forward to hearing more about your trip as you have opportunity! Thanks for sharing these reflections. It is easy for me to imagine you standing there again now that I have done so myself. I look forward to hearing more about your trip as you have opportunity!

]]> Comment on On the Kigali Trail, Again by Jase Miller http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=188&cpage=1#comment-28 Jase Miller Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:05:46 +0000 http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=188#comment-28 I wish I could go back to Rwanda with you on this journey. We will be praying. It is remarkable how God weaves together diverse paths among his people---especially across such great physical distances. I know there are many distances involved with a journey like this, and I pray you experience the presence of Christ throughout---that you will know his nearness at all times. He is, after all, a friend who sticks closer than a brother (Prov. 18). I wish I could go back to Rwanda with you on this journey. We will be praying. It is remarkable how God weaves together diverse paths among his people—especially across such great physical distances. I know there are many distances involved with a journey like this, and I pray you experience the presence of Christ throughout—that you will know his nearness at all times. He is, after all, a friend who sticks closer than a brother (Prov. 18).

]]> Comment on Lesson #1 by Jennifer http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=175&cpage=1#comment-25 Jennifer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:09:45 +0000 http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=175#comment-25 Thank you for sharing this way, Matthew! It is indeed a blessing Thank you for sharing this way, Matthew! It is indeed a blessing

]]> Comment on Lesson #1 by Brocki http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=175&cpage=1#comment-24 Brocki Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:54:09 +0000 http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=175#comment-24 Well, the mom might not have wept - but I wept in reading about it. I am so thankful for you being there Matthew and for you sharing your comments. So many of us wish we could be there with you. We think of you often and pray for you. Blessings in all you are doing there. Can't wait to read your next entry! Peace, Brocki Well, the mom might not have wept – but I wept in reading about it. I am so thankful for you being there Matthew and for you sharing your comments. So many of us wish we could be there with you. We think of you often and pray for you. Blessings in all you are doing there. Can't wait to read your next entry! Peace, Brocki

]]> Comment on Lesson #1 by Scott http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=175&cpage=1#comment-23 Scott Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:44:02 +0000 http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=175#comment-23 Thank you for sharing your views and observations. They certainly bring to life the Rwandan experience. Thank you for sharing your views and observations. They certainly bring to life the Rwandan experience.

]]> Comment on Lesson #1 by Jase Miller http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=175&cpage=1#comment-22 Jase Miller Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:15:14 +0000 http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=175#comment-22 Matthew, I am so encouraged to hear about Sam Mgisha's daughter's birth! Can you tell us her name? I will attempt to email him, but please send him my congratulations when you see him. It was wonderful to get to know pastor Sam a little while we traveled in Kigali and the surrounding area. I recall praying for his family as he shared his pain and his hope and his godly heritage with us in remarkable ways. Even now, I wish I could be there personally to offer congratulations and to celebrate his daughter's life. I am also joining with you in prayer for the family who lost their daughter. I am grateful for your willingness to share what you are learning. Your words, and the window into Rwanda that they bring, are most welcome to my heart. Reading your thoughts deepens my desire to return. I am praying also for you, and I am glad to hear you are adjusting well thus far. Bishop John was with us this past week and weekend, and it was truly a blessing, as always. I was impressed that Kate was so willing to be held by him after the service, and even launched herself back into his arms after a few moments back in mine. Apparently she enjoyed his presence too---either that, or she liked the gold chain and crucifix he carries. :) Matthew, I am so encouraged to hear about Sam Mgisha's daughter's birth! Can you tell us her name? I will attempt to email him, but please send him my congratulations when you see him. It was wonderful to get to know pastor Sam a little while we traveled in Kigali and the surrounding area. I recall praying for his family as he shared his pain and his hope and his godly heritage with us in remarkable ways. Even now, I wish I could be there personally to offer congratulations and to celebrate his daughter's life.

I am also joining with you in prayer for the family who lost their daughter. I am grateful for your willingness to share what you are learning. Your words, and the window into Rwanda that they bring, are most welcome to my heart. Reading your thoughts deepens my desire to return. I am praying also for you, and I am glad to hear you are adjusting well thus far.

Bishop John was with us this past week and weekend, and it was truly a blessing, as always. I was impressed that Kate was so willing to be held by him after the service, and even launched herself back into his arms after a few moments back in mine. Apparently she enjoyed his presence too—either that, or she liked the gold chain and crucifix he carries. :)

]]> Comment on Lesson #1 by Amanda http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=175&cpage=1#comment-21 Amanda Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:03:38 +0000 http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=175#comment-21 Wow -- thanks so much for sharing this profound experience with us, Matthew. Wow — thanks so much for sharing this profound experience with us, Matthew.

]]> Comment on Greetings from the Land of a Thousand Hills. by Jase Miller http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=173&cpage=1#comment-20 Jase Miller Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:38:20 +0000 http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=173#comment-20 Matthew, thank you so much for this excellent reflection on your first week. Please do continue to let us know what you learn as you go. Reading your descriptions and insights really brings back memories of my recent journey there, and experienced a similar impression after only ten days: remarkable healing has taken place in many lives and in many ways, but deep pain and suffering still remain. I hope and pray you will gain insights into this that will be valuable as you seek to assist IJM and Redeemer. I look forward to reading more and interacting with you in the weeks and months to come. Matthew, thank you so much for this excellent reflection on your first week. Please do continue to let us know what you learn as you go. Reading your descriptions and insights really brings back memories of my recent journey there, and experienced a similar impression after only ten days: remarkable healing has taken place in many lives and in many ways, but deep pain and suffering still remain. I hope and pray you will gain insights into this that will be valuable as you seek to assist IJM and Redeemer. I look forward to reading more and interacting with you in the weeks and months to come.

]]> Comment on Back Home by Liz Hupp http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=166&cpage=1#comment-18 Liz Hupp Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:33:17 +0000 http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=166#comment-18 Can you get the trip report on Sunday recorded? I'm going to miss worshipping at Redeemer the next two weeks, but I want to hear your stories! I'm sure there are others who would be interested in a copy of it as well. It is good to know you are all home and well. I'm really itching to hear about this journey! Liz Can you get the trip report on Sunday recorded? I’m going to miss worshipping at Redeemer the next two weeks, but I want to hear your stories! I’m sure there are others who would be interested in a copy of it as well.

It is good to know you are all home and well. I’m really itching to hear about this journey!
Liz

]]> Comment on Some photos by Jay Greener http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=98&cpage=1#comment-15 Jay Greener Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:07:36 +0000 http://redeemernorthshore.org/rwanda/?p=98#comment-15 Sallie, we had to be ready with both long and short sleeves...Parts of Rwanda are just like Colorado: fairly cool in the shade, but hot out in the sun. Although just south of the equator, there is quite a bit of elevation. So generally, while Chicago was roasting away, it was in the 70's most of the time. Remember, it's winter there (such as it is). Their seasonal changes are generally rainy/dry rather than cold/ hot. I actually loved the weather there, although the thin air of elevation and proximity to the equator make sun exposure a real problem. It will get hotter for them as the months of the dry season continue, however (July and August). Sallie, we had to be ready with both long and short sleeves…Parts of Rwanda are just like Colorado: fairly cool in the shade, but hot out in the sun. Although just south of the equator, there is quite a bit of elevation. So generally, while Chicago was roasting away, it was in the 70’s most of the time. Remember, it’s winter there (such as it is). Their seasonal changes are generally rainy/dry rather than cold/ hot. I actually loved the weather there, although the thin air of elevation and proximity to the equator make sun exposure a real problem. It will get hotter for them as the months of the dry season continue, however (July and August).

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