After the jam-packed but crazy good two-week trip to the states for med school interviews, I traveled back to Africa. I had over two weeks in Tanzania, and we just arrived in Rwanda.
Our ministry in Tanzania was a mixture of door-to-door evangelism, hospital visits, and Bible studies. In all honesty, it was somewhat of a hard month because scheduled ministry was usually only a few hours a day. Also, our contacts showed us great hospitality by cooking, cleaning and even doing our laundry. They wouldn’t let us help with chores! It was incredibly nice of them, but I enjoy pulling my weight around the house and it gave us so much free time, which makes me a little restless after a while. Also, as “mzungus” (white people), we have been stared at even more than the rest of the race. People are always pointing, laughing, and talking about us in swahili. Despite these things, this has been the most FRUIT we have seen on the race. We have seen many people come to Christ, and it’s obvious the Spirit is stirring in Tanzania in cool ways. I also loved the hospital visits- there’s something about people who understand their fragility that makes them very open to the Great Physician.
We were completely intermixed with another team this month, which always comes with it’s upsides and downsides. It was a co-ed team, so I got great time this month with each of the other 3 men here. A HUGE blessing in my life every week was the 4 hour church service. It went by so fast because there was so much dancing and fun. They bring up “choirs” that do different dances, as well as have time where everyone can come move their bodies to the beat. It was really fun for me to see people truly worshipping the Lord out of joy.
Overall, my team is in a good place and I am doing well. Due to some changes in the squad, 2 women were just added to my team. So now there is 6 women and 2 men. Eight is a huge team, so please pray that I would have wisdom in leading this team, that I would find rest when I need it, and for me to have a good avenue to process all the stuff going on. God is continuing to teach me sweet things, work in crazy ways, and speak to me in really cool ways. He has helped me to encourage people through a difficult month. I’m excited to be in Rwanda, although it will be heart breaking to see and hear about the 1994 genocide. Thankfully, God is just and his Hope reigns.
In Christ,
Kyle
P.S. Made time for a little 2-day safari to the Serengeti. Sick Nasty.
