Acts 1:8
Last Wednesday we had the privilege of hosting Friday and Mary Ganda who are missionaries to the continent of Africa. They have worked in a number of African countries such as Sudan, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso and are now serving in Rwanda, Burundi and Kenya. Friday has had so many different assignments through the years in these countries including pastor, district superintendent, and denominational coordinator. As we visited with the two of them we sensed a great passion for the Lord and for their work in Africa. They are trusting that the Lord will use them more and more.
Friday and Mary from Africa
His work is now mainly in Rwanda and Burundi with people from the Tutsi and Hutu tribes. These were the two tribes involved in the genocide that killed thousands of people back in the 80s. He is working is Christians from both tribes but has found a real bitterness against each other because of their history. He is hoping to build a training center where he can work with the Christian leaders and bring about reconciliation between these two tribes. He found that they will not sit under the same roof of a church together so he feels his ministry will bring healing in this situation.
It was obvious that his wife Mary is a great asset to his ministry. She is gifted in many ways and has the ability to speak six languages. They have five children one of whom is a pastor in the Kansas City area. All their children are strong believers in Christ.. We certainly enjoyed hearing their story and catching and understanding of the Lord's calling on their life. What things could be accomplished if all Christians had their zeal and passion!
Blessings and Encouragement,
Paul, Gail, Patsy, and Penny
P.S. Is someone would like to support their ministry, they can send support to:
Global Treasury Services
Church of the Nazarene
P.O. Box 843116
Kansas City, MO 64184-3116
Attn: Rev. Friday Ganda-Deputation
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