Team Rwanda has arrived safe and sound!

UChurch’s mini Rwanda team (consists of just two power-packed people) has arrived and is doing great.  Keep reading for an update of what they’ve experienced so far!

“Well, we’ve arrived in Kigali … two red-eyes back to back is a little wearisome but we made it!  Thus far we have met several individuals from the US Ministry of Defence, and a fellow from Calgary – Andy – who spoke at the Rwanda genocide memorial a year ago. He is taking his daughter to Rwanda for the first time. Andy left during the genocide but still has many family members there. This should be quite a trip for them! Andy was so sweet to us … he even offered us a ride to the place we would be staying! So even before we arrived in Rwanda we felt loved and cared for. These Rwandese sure know how to do hospitality!

When we arrived in Kigali, we were greeted by our friends Eddie, Bonita and Olivier. A brief visit with Olivier and plans were made to join him for a concert that he is performing in on Friday … should be great fun!  Today has been a lazy day. The weather is gorgeous here … mid-twenties and a light breeze – awesome! We’ll take in culture and then set to work tomorrow. Off to the market and the Genocide Memorial and some more time with Eddie and Bonita … a good day for our first. We are meeting at the Tubahumarize office at 9:00 for the group counseling sessions that they run. We can’t wait to meet the women there.

On Wednesday, Eddie has arranged for us to meet the soccer teams that we sponsored last year … bringing them jersey and cleats. The teams have blossomed and grown – they have become known as the teams to reckon with. It will be great to continue to support this team and their coaches.

We will keep you informed as we go along. Thank you all so much for your prayers and support!”