A new pastor for Rutonde
It is with some sadness that we bid farewell to Pastor Jean d'Amour who has been looking after Rutonde Parish for the Presbyterian Church. He has gone to seek pastures new.
It is with some sadness that we bid farewell to Pastor Jean d'Amour who has been looking after Rutonde Parish for the Presbyterian Church. He has gone to seek pastures new.
The Loanhead ladies have been at it again, churning out knitted baby clothes like a factory production line.
Two years ago, Loanhead Church bought a cow. The cow then had a calf and started providing a steady supply of milk which was sold.
In January, sponsors from Loanhead Church sent thirteen children to school along with new uniforms, books and pencils.
Around half an hour by car from Kigali, just off the main road to Giterama is the village of Runda.
Those that have been following the story will be familiar with the cow bought by Loanhead Church. The cow produced a calf which unfortunately died.
When we last visited our Porridge project at Rutonde we met the new Pastor in the Parish, Zacharie Maboyi, and heard of all the good ideas he had.
Everyone was excited about the arrival of Little Bull before Christmas.
Each time we travel to Rwanda we take a flight case of knitted baby clothes from the ladies of Loanhead Parish. This time, the cargo was increased by a shipment from Widdecombe in Devon.
We have received news that recent heavy rains in Rwanda have caused landslides across Rwanda causing eighteen deaths.