Reflection from 2012 Partnership Team Member, Teresa Kincaid

It seems since I accepted the invitation to be a part of the Rwanda Partnership Team, I have battled a sinus infection. In our Women’s Bible Study lecture this morning, Katie asked the question, “What circumstance am I trying to be rid of which I need to be learning from?” As I wrote this question down, I realized how badly that I wanted to be free of this infection, to feel good, strong and healthy as I prepare for our trip to Rwanda. As I thought about this, I realized the Lord has been teaching me some lessons to help prepare me for the trip in July. He is teaching me that despite not feeling well, when I stay focused on Him daily, I receive the exact amount of energy and strength needed for that day. He is providing time to prepare for Rwanda spiritually and mentally. The Lord is showing me His grace is sufficient and that no matter how bad the pain or worn down I may feel, He meets me at that time and provides what my body needs. I am discovering the Lord is preparing me for this mission trip because He is showing me that I can endure, persevere and be strong when I focus on Him and trust Him. Each day when I wake up and think I just don’t have the energy needed today, I hear His voice say, “Teresa, wait and see what I want you to learn today from me. I am preparing you for Rwanda… with strength, perseverance and endurance to run this race with me!” Today, I say “Thank you, Lord, for this opportunity to know You better and trust You!”

Rwanda Video

A video representing Church of the Apostles's partnership with Gikomero

Water Project Update

We received the e-mail below this morning from the Shyogwe Diocese:
"Greetings to you in Jesus name. Thank for all your support and prayer. I send to you report of Gikomero water project.


GIKOMERO WATER PROJECT:  PROGRESS ACTIVITIES REPORT.


Realized activities:

·         Source catchment

·         Collect chamber

·         20 m3 tank

·         Shelter for pump ,

·         1950m of Main pipe line (from pump to main tank) is finished  it means excavation of trenches, laying pipe line and fill back trenches.

Planned activities:

·         To buy motopump & fittings and his installation and pump will cost 12,500,000 RWF (over $20,000)

·         To connect all installations

·         Construction of main tank (50m3),here we decide that we may start using plastic tank while waiting to get money to build an other one."

The $46,000 we sent was spent on the "Realized Activities".  
We are praying that the additional $30,000 needed to bring this project to completion will be raised.  

Please join us in praying.  

The Water Project would bring water to the people of Gikomero and also the newly constructed health clinic which would then become a Health Center and receive government funding, have a doctor on site, and allow for babies to be delivered.

Pictured Below in June 2011:
Kids playing with the frisbees given to Gikomero Church

Gikomero School, Basketball court and field, and Church (on the right)

Gikomero School Children