we're in rwanda! we flew in at about 11 this morning (4 a.m. ct), and met our contacts with whom i have been emailing for about 6 months now. it was so good to meet them face to face. we visited two of the genocide memorial sites, which was very moving. we tried to visit the main memorial in kigali, but we arrived too late (we will visit it tomorrow after church). after a late lunch we visited the hotel from the movie "hotel rwanda." what a surreal experience. there was such trajedy here. it's hard to comprehend.
we met with the mayor of the province where the genocide took place. it was great to talk to him and share with him some hope that we might have (more on that when we get back).
please pray for our schedule. we only have two full days here (sunday and monday) as we will be returning to nairobi on tuesday. we've had to cut many things on the schedule in order to accomplish stuff in the short time we'll be here. tomorrow morning at 6:00, i will be preaching on the radio to the entire nation of rwanda. then ron, zachary and i will be preaching at three different churches during the morning service hours. we'll meet up for lunch then we'll visit that other genocide memorial (they said to be prepared for an emotional experience). then we'll go to the first night of the crusade where i'll sing two songs.
monday, we'll go get the 2000 bottles of water and spend the whole morning distributing it to the people. then at around noon we will meet with the minister of foreign affairs to get with the prime minister. depending on how that meeting goes, he'll decide if we can have a few minutes with the president. then we'll visit an aids orphanage, after which we'll go to the second night of the crusade where ron and i will preach to the masses.
tuesday am we will meet with the mayor again to discuss more about some longer-term solutions that God has given ron for these people. then we will fly back to nairobi.
please pray for us. we hated to cut out some of the stuff they had planned for us, but there was just not enough time. we're blessed to have the opportunites that God has given us. please pray because we're already so tired, and the next few days are gonna pretty much exhaust us. we're so excited to be here, and we can't believe our mission is almost over, but we're pumped to get back to you guys soon.
we love you so much, and we appreciate your prayers as we know you guys are praying continually. we continue to pray for the great harvest!
-clark
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It certainly can be disappointing to cut stuff out, but just know that the many things that you will get to do are the very ones that God desires to see occur. Also, guys, know that everyone back here is missing you both more and more. We can't wait to see you again. Clark, the Mavs lost again last night (by 18), so Golden State is up 2-1. And the Cavs play later this afternoon, so I'll post that result later. And you would be so proud of your awesome wife. While she was driving to Kentucky last week, I got a text message that said this..."Does your spiritual house need a good cleaning? Mt. Zion Baptist." Awesome. Your influence extends not only to Africa, but in your very own home! But seriously, you guys are amazing. I love you both. Keep it up.
I am sitting at the sound booth on the computer at CBC - looking at the frontal area - just practiced with the praise team - Tim has stepped in and is wearing many hats this a.m. - so is Matt - It is unusual to be in the room all by myself knowing that this is one of your main places of ministry (Matt just passed and said the Mavs won game 3) and you're in Africa. It's good to be here - very good and so glad I could help in this small way.
Bridget had phone service yesterday for a brief time and she called me - I caught her up on the children and briefed her on your phone call to me. She was so excited to get to hear from you. She will be back this afternoon at 4. We all hope we can connect this a.m. by internet. We'll see.
God go with you always - I pray that you will run and not be weary - walk and not faint - you shall mount up with wings as eagles. May God grant you and Ron the right words to say and exude the wonderful spirit that is in your heart - may God give you words for hope and salvation to many.
I pray for the harvest and for you.
I love you very much.
Dugg says Hi. He misses you and loves you.
Dugg says Hi. He misses you and loves you.
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