A message of thanks from Africa

n early January we received the above message from Bishop Sadiki - a note with two photos stapled to it and a handwritten note of thanks. One of the photos (no. 1 below) shows some of the distinctive Jewson and Dell boxes used to carry much of the supplies in the two containers - which means the goods have finally cleared customs and are starting to be distributed among the churches! Hallelujah!

(Left) Pastor Patricia, Pastor Emmanuel (behind her) and another helper enjoy playing with a child's toy during the unloading of the containers at the customs clearance compound in Kigali. Pastor Patricia is 29 years old and has started up 10 churches in the Family of God network. (Right) A message of thanks from the distribution team (Below) Bishop Sadiki (far right) heads the team overseeing the unloading of the containers

hank you for all your prayers and support. Can we ask you to keep praying? It's so exciting and encouraging to see the equipment being unpacked, but while this is an important step of progress, we're all still very much at the beginning of the journey.

We do so want to see this equipment being used to bring glory to God by providing the poor in His kingdom with a means of liveliehood to support not just themselves and their families, but also the communities around them. There's still a long way to go and many rivers to cross - but God's brought the project this far, and by His gracious provision, and with your prayer and support, we're sure He can carry it through!