Last week we were contacted because the vice-mayor of Kigali, Rwanda is going to be in Portland this weekend. She is coming to observe the Luis Palau CityFest because they are considering bringing that to Kigali (very cool). One of our friends who works with Africa New Life Ministries is setting up appointments for her to meet with different ministries. We thank God for this opportunity to introduce her to Ten Talents International, and maybe even build a relationship that could help us down the road with getting registered in Rwanda as a charity there. The vice-mayor is a high government position and we are very blessed to have this time to meet with her. Please keep this meeting in your prayers, it will be Friday afternoon (August 22nd). Pray for God to bless the meeting and use it for His glory and to further His kingdom work. We pray also that Luis Palau would come to Rwanda, sharing the gospel message of hope with more people! Now is the time!
Another exciting opportunity is for those of you who would like to participate in the work happening in Rwanda. Our next team is scheduled for November 1st. We have an informational meeting coming up on August 31st (Sunday) at 4pm at Heritage Church in Hazel Dell (Vancouver, Washington). Visit http://www.heritagenorthwest.org/ for directions. Those of you who have been reading this blog should know that we consider it a wonderful privilege to be a part of what God is doing in Rwanda. This is something that we would like to share with each one of you. We would love to take you with us on a short term mission trip there & allow you to experience first hand God’s heart at work there. It does not matter what your skill set is or isn’t- there is a place for you. If this touches your heart at all please plan on being at Heritage Church on the 31st. If you have questions, or are interested but can not make the meeting, please call or email us. We are sure that you will be blessed if you go- we have seen it happen over & over again.
And the third exciting opportunity I would like to mention is our banquet on September 27th. Invitations will be in the mail by the end of this month, but please set that date aside now. It will be a wonderful time of hearing testimonies of what God has done in individual lives, as well as sharing the vision of what we believe God would have us do in the near & distant future. There is no cost to attend- we want everyone there! We will also get to share with you about a matching donation fund that will enable every dollar given to go even farther!
All of you participate with us in the work in Rwanda when you join with us in prayer. Pray for God to speak to & provide for those who would go on the November trip. Please continue to pray for God to provide for the current needs of the ministry, specifically for the $180,000 for the Acres of Hope first phase. We also would appreciate your prayers for God to continue to provide for our family as we live by faith. Please pray for God to guide Ten Talents International, to give us wisdom, to open doors for us, and to give us favor. This is God’s work and we want as many people as possible to receive the blessing of being a part of changing lives across the world. Let us all leave a legacy that endures for generations.
Together In Christ,
Lisa
