A Sunday Blessing: Worshiping at Rukizi

Monday was quite a day! We experienced highs and lows, that I will share very soon (hopefully).

But, because we had an amazing Sunday worshiping with our Rwandan brothers and sisters who live about 500 meters from the Ugandan border, Monday's experiences (and Saturday's for that matter) will need to wait. You must hear about, and see, our Sunday!

We traveled with Bishop Emanuel to the Rukizi parish for a confirmation service. The Rev Dr preached, the girls and boys marching/drum brigade from Byumba played, multiple choirs sang, the Bishop confirmed many faithful believers, and…my sweet friend (yep, The Rev Dr) danced!

White man can...umm, uhhh, try to dance?

Words could not adequately describe the experience. It was by turns incredible and overwhelming (there were LOTS of people, and, again, we tend to get attention…that whole white face thing), complete with “second breakfast”, an hours long service, and a large lunch afterward [those who have been here, with us or on other teams, are just nodding and smiling!].  But, in lieu of more words, just take in these images (and a video, at the end, for your viewing pleasure!!).

The Boys and Girls marching brigade 

Other pastors from around Rukizi parish and
Bishop Emanuel

Bishop blessing those being confirmed

 

The very hansom preacher boy (see his ladies?)

She needed daddy's comfort mid service

someone kindly shared their umbrella so these
young ladies would not burn to a crisp

You will want to view this video more than once. I promise! (it ends somewhat abruptly because I was compelled to also try dancing...which was conveniently not caught on video!)

He visited Mo in her home; She returned the
favor a year later!

We ended our Sunday with a wonderful visit to our brother’s house, where Mo was able to spend quality time with one of her favorite Rwandans and I got to hold a sweet bundle of God’s goodness (i.e. a sleeping baby!). A wonderful Sabbath, indeed!  Selah.

Coram Deo – The Mrs Dr