Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Update from DRC Berea Bible School

Malcolm and Elizabeth Richards in their latest e-newsletter updated us on the School’s activities.

After a week living in the village of Libuyu it was a relief to return to Kindu. Although the village chosen for the Bible School’s week of evangelism was only 25 km away it was too far to travel each day. Since the boat accident on the river the rules around crossing are much stricter and crossing after dark is now quite difficult. This means we could not stay for a days program that finished in late afternoon. So we stayed in the village and had 20 meals in a row with rice. Rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

We thank God that the week went well. There were no accidents and no sickness.

The program was full with various activities throughout each day. For students and staff it was a totally new experience to be part of a full program with events organized for different age groups including adults, youth and children.

The Bible School term finishes at the beginning of July and students will be starting their long walk home. Six students will graduate this term and we are encouraged by the way they have matured in understanding the Bible and ministry. Please pray for them.

On 30th June DR Congo will celebrate 50 years since independence from Belgium. Most big celebrations will happen in the capital Kinshasa. Please pray that it will be a peaceful occasion.

Malcolm and Elizabeth are missionaries with CMS and if you would like to be included on their newsletter email list then please contact CMS.