End of a Chapter

Val had her 5^th and final surgery 3 weeks ago and as you can see from the picture of her and the boys on Easter Monday in Victoria Park in Truro, she is doing well. It required 5 surgeries to fix the surgical mistake made in February 2009. We are so grateful to God for bringing us all through this year of turmoil. This is the end of a chapter that finds us in a better and stronger place spiritually than when this all began. Praise be to God.

We are now getting into 'transition' mode as we look forward to returning to Rwanda in July. Thanks for your prayers and please continue to pray for a smooth transition back into life in Rwanda with all its challenges and joys and for increased financial support for the Vineyard Rwanda Mission.

Silvere (left) and Innocent (right) during construction

Antoine clearing around New Building

In our most recent newsletter on the NEWS page there is a picture of some of our people standing by a mud brick building. This has now been transformed into the building you see below. The whole church spent 3 days making cement blocks on site and used the timber and iron sheeting from the extension at our old building. The windows are 'on loan' and will be paid for as funds become available. Two toilet blocks are under construction and one is near completion. While this building is still too small for our long term needs, it will serve well in the future as a child care room when we have built our Community Ministry Center.

Enthusiastic smiles from Florence and Esperance during worship

Sunday meeting in Kigali

Sunday meetings at the Kigali Vineyard are now taking place outdoors on church land under a mango tree. The Word is being preached and people are being led to the Lord. Spirits have not been dampened and development of the property continues but very slowly. Many thanks to all who have helped us in the Kingdom work that is bringing blessing to this community.

Best wishes for 2010

Best wishes for a blessed and joy filled 2010 from the leadership team at the Kigali Vineyard.