DAY TWO
Wow!!! What a wonderful day it has truly been. After a well-needed rest the day before we were ready to head to the Centre for Champions and meet the children and staff, for some of us it was the first time. We were welcomed to the centre with singing and dancing. The morning comprised of games and activities with the children, which saw us running with balloons between our legs, being miserably thrashed at a game of soccer, having our faces covered with stickers, and enjoying a game of basketball, volleyball or frisby with the children.
It was a wonderful beginning to the friendships forming between the people at the centre and the Riverview impact team, despite sometimes struggling through the language barrier.
Back at the guest house and we received some great news; all but one of the missing pieces of luggage had been found! Yay! This meant clean clothes, pyjamas and a toothbrush! After a brief rest we headed back for a meeting at the Centre for Champions.
And what can I say... we were certainly in the presence of the Lord. It was a great privileged to see the choirs at the Centre sing with such passion and dance so beautifully to songs that praised and worshiped the Lord. The Riverview team sang in return, with Sheryn and Annette playing the guitar, Pastor Chiz on the trumpet and Ian on the violin. Before we knew it everyone was on their feet, dancing like crazy and singing at the top of our lungs in unity, worshiping God unrestrained. Bryce, Sam, David and Pastor Chiz courageously gave their testimonies which spoke of the love of God and His ability to make the impossible turn into the possible despite the circumstances. We finished tonight at the Centre by praying for all the children, providing hope for their futures and encouragement in their spiritual journey.
Rwanda is a beautiful country and the people I have met in the 2 days of being here are kind, generous and full of grace. The Centre for Champions are offering those who are in seemingly hopeless situations a chance for something better, and are doing it while instilling the love of God.
Imana ni nziza (God is good)! I'm eager to see what else is in store for us in the coming weeks!
Thank you to all of those offering their support and prayers throughout the trip,
Rach
Wow!!! What a wonderful day it has truly been. After a well-needed rest the day before we were ready to head to the Centre for Champions and meet the children and staff, for some of us it was the first time. We were welcomed to the centre with singing and dancing. The morning comprised of games and activities with the children, which saw us running with balloons between our legs, being miserably thrashed at a game of soccer, having our faces covered with stickers, and enjoying a game of basketball, volleyball or frisby with the children.
It was a wonderful beginning to the friendships forming between the people at the centre and the Riverview impact team, despite sometimes struggling through the language barrier.
Back at the guest house and we received some great news; all but one of the missing pieces of luggage had been found! Yay! This meant clean clothes, pyjamas and a toothbrush! After a brief rest we headed back for a meeting at the Centre for Champions.
And what can I say... we were certainly in the presence of the Lord. It was a great privileged to see the choirs at the Centre sing with such passion and dance so beautifully to songs that praised and worshiped the Lord. The Riverview team sang in return, with Sheryn and Annette playing the guitar, Pastor Chiz on the trumpet and Ian on the violin. Before we knew it everyone was on their feet, dancing like crazy and singing at the top of our lungs in unity, worshiping God unrestrained. Bryce, Sam, David and Pastor Chiz courageously gave their testimonies which spoke of the love of God and His ability to make the impossible turn into the possible despite the circumstances. We finished tonight at the Centre by praying for all the children, providing hope for their futures and encouragement in their spiritual journey.
Rwanda is a beautiful country and the people I have met in the 2 days of being here are kind, generous and full of grace. The Centre for Champions are offering those who are in seemingly hopeless situations a chance for something better, and are doing it while instilling the love of God.
Imana ni nziza (God is good)! I'm eager to see what else is in store for us in the coming weeks!
Thank you to all of those offering their support and prayers throughout the trip,
Rach
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