I just received this from one of our very close Rwandan friends and fellow disciple-makers…
On Saturday 13, 2010 I had a meeting and prayer time with 12 people who started Discovery Bible Studies (2 people from each DBS). We wanted to share the progress made so far and encourage each other. I also wanted to share with them some elements that I translated from the material that David Watson gave us. I had translated the dbs process questions, what the church is; its characteristics and roles, the fivefold ministry, and a list of DBS lessons.
We had a time to go through different items mentioned above and the day passed so quickly.
“What I liked most about the DBS is the social responsibility part of it. The question that asks if there is a way we could meet those needs reminded me of a time when a man from our prayer group had a need to get a cow for his dowry and we fasted for three days. In our prayer group we had farmers who owned my cows but no one thought we could do something to meet that need. I wish I could go back and do things different. But thank God that now I can do things appropriately.” Ronald said.
You will see two pictures in attachement; one is for the all the people that came and another one is for six people who are facilitating DBSs. The very tall man is …. leading a DBS in Gitarama. Murakoze
This is great. Only been there about a year or so and already the fruit of your labors is seen in Rwandans taking on responsibility. Wow! Wonderful.
“Oh Father God, How Your Heart must soar on eagle wings! What a beautiful people and to see them come to You. Thank You, Precious Lord for all that is going on in this deep country. May Your Light Light up all of Rwanda and may Your Love spread through the villagers like a wild fire that will never be contained! What a beautiful addition to The Kingdom. In Jesus. Amen.”