Roger
You can tell when someone is speaking from the heart!
“We did not expect anyone to care. We did not know that someone was going to provide help for us!”
Last week was the first time we
had seen Etienne since the rebels took over Goma where he leads a new
house church work. He had come down to Uvira and was gathered together
in the ‘upper room’ of Steven’s house with us and with leaders from
different regions.
When Steven asked for a report
from Goma, Etienne took that opportunity to make sure that we heard how
moved and grateful he was for the gift of food that you provided him and
the families in Goma last year.
Chaos and terror reigned in this
city when the M23 rebel forces took control of this large East Congo
city in December. Thousands fled into Uganda but Etienne and many of the
leaders remained and tried to ‘hold their city together.’
“When
Steven showed up with food and support from the supporters of
Appleseed, we were amazed, and shocked and overwhelmed. We did not know
that someone was going to help us! So many families received food at
just the right time.”
Both Steven and Etienne swear
that, as they parceled out amounts of rice, flour, and salt from large
bags, the amount they gave out was more than what they had. A miracle?
Perhaps.
Deeply appreciated? No doubt. And Etienne wanted to make sure that the appreciation was passed along to YOU.
Like I said, you could really
tell that he was speaking from a deep place of heart-felt love and
appreciation. Thank you all so much.
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