June 3.......

Hello from Kigali Ministry Partners and friends.

I must make this brief as I am in an internet cafe using someone elses computer.
I arrived safely last night and had a good nights sleep.
Thank you for your continued prayers.
Arlene

At the airport......

Hello from the Portland airport. I arrived at the airport at 4:45 AM and by 5:30 AM, I was sitting at my designated date. They did not even the weigh my bags but just asked me about their weight. I guess it was a good thing that I weighed them at least six times so I was sure they would not be overweight. Just proof that Jesus is in control and guiding my steps. Have had a great opportunity to visit with a couple of ladies that are sitting with me.

thank you for the continuing prayers,
Arlene

Africa, here I come........

Ministry Partners,

Today, Wednesday, starts early for me 3:15 so I can be at the airport by 5 with my flight time of 7:30. It's hard to believe I will be in beautiful Rwanda tomorrow evening.



I will keep this blog updated as the internet service is available

Thank you again to each one of you who made this ministry trip possible by your faithful prayers and financial support.

It was hard to go to sleep last night because I just wanted to keep doing the "happy dance".

Rwanda, I'm on my way.

Arlene

Tomorrow is the BIG day.........

Ministry Partners and Friends,

It's hard to believe that tomorrow I leave for my 8th trip to the beautiful country of Rwanda. It will be great to touch bases again with our ministry partners and friends there.
Rwanda is a country that focuses on relationships and building relationships with many of the beautiful people there has been a blessing from God to my heart.

This past year has been filled with mountain tops and valleys but the valleys have been a time learning to depend and trust, even more, the dear Savior who has a good plan for me and IRM. Jer. 29:11

I could only offer praises to the Lord as some of those valleys were just evidence that once again God is going to allow the team, and me, see Him do great and mighty things in Rwanda. The U.S. team He has put together are dedicated servants of God and I could not be more pleased that He has called each one of them to minister there with IRM for 3 weeks. The same can be said of the hard working volunteer Rwanda team that is preparing for our arrival.

I will depart for Rwanda tomorrow and the team of Pastor Roger Stevens, Steve Van Buren from Klamath Falls and Pastor Al & Kathy Carpenter and Lovena Flaherty from Canby will depart on June 10. All of us will return to America on July 3.

Your partnership, with pray and finances, make these ministry trips possible.

"THANK YOU"

I would appreciate your continued prayers for:

• Open hearts for the Gospel and that we would see many come to saving knowledge in Jesus Christ
  
• New and unscheduled opportunities
• That we would find favor with the Gov.,wardens and everyone we come in contact with.
  
• Travel, flight and in-country
  
• The health of the team, both Rwandans and Americans
• The remaining funds for 750 Bibles to meet our goal of 5,000

Good News !!
IRM received a "Matching Funds Grant" in the amount of $4,200.
Now every $1 donated for Bibles becomes $2 and there is still time to purchase an $8.50 Bible & Discipleship Booklet set for those who have no funds to purchase one for themselves.

Making online donations for Bibles is easy!

1. Go to the IRM Ministry web-site @ http://www.newlifeirm.org
2. Click on "Donations"
3. Click on "clicking here" in blue
4. Follow the easy remaining few "steps"

Thank you again for your partnership.
That none would be lost....

Arlene

Important News......

Making online donations for Bibles is easy now !

1. Go to the IRM Ministry web-site @ http://www.newlifeirm.org
2. Click on "Donations"
3. Click on "clicking here" in blue
4. Follow the easy remaining few "steps"

In a few weeks, June 1, I will be leaving for Rwanda but there is still plenty of time to purchase an $8.50 Bible & Discipleship Booklet set for those who have no funds to purchase one for themselves.

Our goal is 5,000 Bibles and we currently have.....

Thank you for your support of IRM and this
"Bibles Project"

Arlene

He is the ONLY way........

When you think you're having a hard day, think about the day that a Father had to watch His Son die on a hill in Calvary. Something He did because of how much He loves each one of us.

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:17

Easter Blessings

Arlene

IRM has made the decision ......

Ministry Partners,

The decision has been made by IRM to take one combined team for three weeks of ministry in Rwanda this summer.

God made it very clear that this was His plan and that the two teams for two weeks each, was our plan. "Thank you" for your prayers in this matter and please stand with us in giving God praise for His faithfulness as we have seen his hand in leading us and giving us wisdom in our decision.

The team will consist of 6 members, three men doing the 3 - day prison Pastor's Training and three women involved in Women's Conferences for the prison women. Additional ministry will include HIV/AIDS groups, church services, crusades to villages and prisons. And of course, any other "on the spot" ministry opportunities the Lord might present us with .

Thank you to my friend....Joyce Pepos for this set of photos

I appreciate your continued prayers for:

• MANY donated Bibles to distribute to the villagers & prisoners
  

• God's financial provision for IRM and each team member

• Continued wisdom for the IRM leadership and Rwanda volunteer staff

A person’s steps are directed by the LORD. Prov. 20:24a

Giving God Praise !!!

Arlene