[original email date of November 11, 2017]
Burundi it is!! And ‘yes’, I had to look it up.
I have been listening and praying for a few weeks now about the invitation to Burundi. Many of you have also faithfully been praying through this time of discernment for which I say ’thank you.’ I am at peace with Burundi. Praise God for a destination to start praying into!!
What I Know
There are currently 2 Canadian families working with MB Mission who live in the capital city of Bujumbura. I will join their team and serve alongside them. The team serves local ministries in a variety of roles which include discipleship for church planters and administrative support, to name a few. To start I’ll focus my time on learning the language (French and Lingala), learning the culture, and learning how to live (seems this could be important).
Challenge
Psalm 86:11—Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
It will be a challenge (#nosnakesplease), but I believe God has something He wants to teach me in Burundi. I am excited to see His majesty in such a foreign place to me.
Note:
I will be in Wichita at First MB Church on the morning of November 19. It will be a short stay as my flight leaves later in the day. I won’t have much time but would love to see you in person, if only briefly. Training ends December 1 and I intend to be back in Wichita by mid-December. I look forward to connecting again.
