First Impressions – Good Rain ’18

First Impressions – Good Rain ’18

David and Lucy Li are making their first trip to Rwanda.  Here are their first impressions after a few days in country… First impressions This is Lucy and I’s first time in Rwanda and first time in Africa. While we have had a number of cross-cultural experiences...
First Impressions – Good Rain ’18

Up and Running – GR ’18

Good Rain Team 2 is up and running – well, maybe more like walking – in Kigali!  Such a beautiful country filled with gracious people!  This is the first I’ve been back since I broke my leg in 2016, so I received a very warm welcome from Pr. Theo’s family and the...
First Impressions – Good Rain ’18

The Rwandan Baptism – 3rd Day of Teaching

Wednesday, the sun is shining it is warm.  Neal is checking the weather often, worried that the second half of his team will be snow bound in Boston or delayed and caught in Istanbul.  I have traveled with this man for many years – he is amazing, and cares very much...
First Impressions – Good Rain ’18

The End of the Day – Good Rain 18 Day Two Teaching

Day Two.  Day Two of teaching is always a challenge, especially when you are teaching a long book like Exodus.  You want to go slow and make sure they understand everything.  You take questions. You clarify.  You feel like you are getting there.  Then you realize that...
First Impressions – Good Rain ’18

Good Rain 18: First Day of Teaching

Another first day of teaching in Rwanda.  It is remarkable how close we have become with this group of men and women pastors.  They are part of our family. The sessions begin and ends with prayer.  Both sides then share the blessings that have occurred during the...
First Impressions – Good Rain ’18

Good Rain 18: First Sunday

[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Video”][/siteorigin_widget]  Today was a good day.  Up to now we have been continuing our preparation study, adjusting to the time zone, and running errands to get the last of the materials we need for the project...
First Impressions – Good Rain ’18

Good Rain18: First Post

Visiting a site outside of Mosaka where we taught in 2011. This off the grid project purifies water and recharges batteries for up to 500 homes.  The batteries power lights. Pretty impressive. Personally, John and I are adjusting well to the 7 hour time difference. As...
A Biblical Call to Grandparenting

A Biblical Call to Grandparenting

As a part of the Parenting Workshop in the Spring, Glenn Havumaki talked to grandparents about their role of parenting. Glen sums it up for us in this summer review.  Grandparents have the second greatest influence in a child’s life, next to the parent.  There are 80...