Update from persons in Mulungwishi, Congo

Politically and economically it has been a roller-coaster! In our close to 30 years at Mulungwishi we have seen the Church grow and struggle with the country around them. We have celebrated the increased Congolese leadership. We have gone through many different job responsibilities under the Congolese leadership. Our call remains the same, to present each person complete in Christ.

“The other day, we saw the TV Special on Oprah Winfrey’s Dream to build a school for girls in South Africa. We are glad that through her, Bono, and others, there is now more publicity and accent being put on the needs of African children and their future. We also applaud her generosity in making it happen in order to touch the lives of some very needy children. In no way do we want to negate her act of love and compassion but in this letter our purpose IS TO GIVE CREDIT AND APPLAUD SO MANY OF YOU!! Similar DREAMS have been lived out through the United Methodist Church and through you, with very little fanfare, for over 70 years ALL OVER CONGO!! At Mulungwishi GIFTS from YOU, over all these years have created schools from Kindergarten, Elementary, High School, a Women’s School, and NOW A University! All of these areas touched the lives of hundreds of children, and now these schools are directed by the Congolese. We think of Thelma (and the countless others), a widow in a church we served in Colorado, living on a fixed income, giving all she could to missions. She never had the chance to hug the children she helped support. She will get that chance in eternity!! Please continue to support our dream through the scholarship program of the Seminary and the University.

"We are humbled and thankful to be in partnership with YOU. Several of you have been a part of this relationship dating back to our parents. The reality is that YOU are making it possible for us to walk out the call that God has put on our lives and that of our Congolese colleagues. So that is the reason WHY we return to Congo. Thank you for being faithful and we can Praise the Lord together for who He is and His Faithfulness!!"

The Persons are asking you connect to their BLOGSPOT at http://umccongo.blogspot.com

The Persons are asking you connect to their BLOGSPOT at http://umccongo.blogspot.com to keep up with them and the ministry in Congo. “Through the blogspot and the web site you will find updates, information, pictures and news articles. You can also order Mulungwishi calendars and cards that contribute to the Seminary…”