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Hello Rwanda – 2009/2010 Crowson Family Photo Album

May 22, 2010 By Murphy Crowson

Our furlough is less than one week away and we are busy getting our presentations ready for  supporters, family and prayer warriors. We have so much to tell all of you!

I finished our "Hello Rwanda" Crowson Family Photo Album which will give you a glimpse into our new life and ministry in Rwanda. There are several biographical stories of some of our new Rwandan friends which we believe you will enjoy as well as updates on our vision and mission in Rwanda.

We are so grateful for so many of you who bless, support and pray for us! God is shining his light in the darkness and transforming a hurting nation. Praise be to His Name!

You can click this link to download the "Hello Rwanda – 2009/2010 Crowson Family Photo Album" in pdf format. It's almost 14mb, so make sure you have a good internet connection. Also, it's best displayed in Adobe Acrobat 8 or higher viewing two pages at a time side by side. Enjoy:)

Here's an excerpt from the first page of the Photo Album…

Our family transitioned from Togo, West Africa to Rwanda, Central Africa in January, 2009 to begin a new life and ministry.

Rwanda, a country affectionately known as 'The Land of a Thousand Hills', is a land filled with wonderful people living in an unparalleled story of recovery. The culture is colorful and the people are warm and receptive. In spite of their tragic history, Rwandans are filled with a hope and excitement about their future that will inspire every visitor.

We are thankful to God to be apart of His Transforming Work in Rwanda.

Filed Under: Christine, Featured, Murphy, Pictures, Rwanda Tagged With: Genocide, Matthew, Missions, Musanze Team, Photos, Rwanda, Rwandan Culture, Stephen, Transition

Perspectives from Marty

April 13, 2009 By Murphy Crowson

My teammate has posted some great articles on his blog about his experiences this past week with genocide orphans. They are a much read.

Here's the link: http://martykoonce.wordpress.com/

Filed Under: Murphy, Prayer Needs, Rwanda Tagged With: Genocide, Prayer, Rwanda

Pales in Comparison

April 12, 2009 By Murphy Crowson

You know, this was actually a good week to have all of this "running around" because the challenge of clearing this container is NOTHING when compared to the challenge of enduring the genocide 15 years ago or even putting a country back together after total devastation. My few container challenges simply pale in comparison to the suffering that took place here.

This morning in worship the preacher asked, "Where was God during the Genocide?" Then he went on to ask, "Where was God when His Son was nailed to the cross?" It was powerful!

The presence of evil did not mean the abscence of God. In Jesus' case, it mean the absolute love of a Father for His children. He had to suffer and live through the pain of death in order to truly give them life!

What a loving God we serve! He endured the cross and conquered death in order to break the chains of darkness once and for all. And although the evil one continues to try to destroy everything good that God has made, there is always hope for redemption, salvation, healing and ultimately RESURRECTION!

May you have a blessed day, knowing that He loved you enough to die in your place. Sweet Jesus, thank you!

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually, Murphy Tagged With: Genocide, Growing Spiritually, Jesus

15 years ago today…

April 5, 2009 By Murphy Crowson

The Rwandan Genocide began 15 years ago today as the president's plane was shot down.

Join us this month as we pray for Rwanda. May the Lord have mercy, heal hearts and replace hatred with Love.

Here's a brief news story with more info:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/africa/3594187.stm

Filed Under: Murphy, Prayer Needs, Rwanda Tagged With: Genocide, Prayer, Rwanda