We
loved you so much that we were
delighted to share with
you not only the gospel of God but
our lives as well, because
you had become so dear to us.
~1 Thessalonians 2.8
Mission:
To glorify God by sharing the Hope that is Jesus Christ, a firm and secure
anchor for the soul, with those who do not otherwise have much hope in
this world.
- The Bible is God's infallible written word
- There is only one true God who eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- God sent His only son Jesus to live on this earth
- Jesus lived a perfect life without sin
- Jesus died on the cross for our sins and after three days rose from the dead
- God sent Jesus to do these things for the forgiveness of our sins
- Every person is a sinner and is in need of God's grace
- This is the only way for a person to spend eternal life with God in Heaven . . . "That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9
- Salvation
comes only through faith - we are not able to attain salvation on our
own
A short-term mission trip to Rwanda the previous year left this country and these people on Sarah’s heart. Through friendships with people there, God began to open the doors and we began to prepare for a three-month journey with the Lord and each other to Rwanda.
Our time there was spent exactly how God wanted it to be spent, not exactly how either of us had planned. We taught groups of women, youth, and HIV infected individuals about important health issues and shared with them the HOPE found only in Christ. We also had the opportunity to build relationships with numerous children on the street as we shared times of games, Bible stories, hugs, and God’s love with them. Finally, we worked in a sparsely equipped clinic with two precious Rwandese nurses, as we gained exposure to the many devastating health needs of the country.
As we learned about the culture, the seemingly endless and overwhelming need of the people in every aspect of life, and developed priceless relationships with so many, we found ourselves torn when it was time to return to America.
Upon our return, after spending much time together in prayer for the friends we had left behind, and individually about what God wanted us to do from here, He planted the passionate desire in both of our hearts to continue to minister to the people of Rwanda in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We believe this ministry organization is an incredible opportunity to do that, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunities that lie ahead to share the love and Hope of our Lord Jesus Christ with a people who do not otherwise have much hope in this world.