November 2017
Six weeks in and we have completed book 2 of 4 with 118 leaders in Kamonyi District. This is the new material Dave has written and it carries our heart for raising leaders, becoming fathers, and for leaders to be people of integrity and character. The material has a strong focus on spiritual fathers raising and training disciples, for an understanding of and moving from our identity.
A Pastor now calls his Heavenly Father "Papa".
We just completed a 3-day conference with the top leaders of ADEPR. We thank you greatly for your prayers. There is always strong resistance from the enemy as we push against the gates of hell.
These leaders have been extremely heavy and burdened and been in shame over recent events in this church (top leaders indicted for embezzling millions). At the end of our time together they were gathered in districts, discussing how to proceed. We saw many smiling faces and laughter—it was so very good.
It was such a blessing to have Ron MacLean, Matthew Frank and Elmer Chen join us for one of our leadership training sessions. For them to see us in action with what we do day in and day out is a profound blessing.
Elmer also addressed the Bible School and visited other centers of higher learning.
Left to right: Jean Paul, Aurélie (CFO ADEPR), Ron, Titus (Uganda), Elmer, Ray (Burundi/Congo), Steve (UK), David Freeman (UK), Lynn & Dave, Matthew (Ron’s Intern), Simeon
Prayer needs
· We are in the final stages of securing our not-for-profit status in Canada. Please be in prayer about this.
· For God’s relational connections in Rwanda.
· For God’s provision of resources and wise stewardship on our part.
· For a vehicle in Rwanda.
· For the people to embrace the concept of raising and discipling spiritual sons and daughters.
Here is a song we have been praying over this situation. I see it as God’s prophetic word.
When she’s crying
When she’s hurting
When she’s fallen and can’t go on
When she’s broken into pieces
In her mourning has lost her song
CHORUS
Who will help the Church
The one that Christ loves
Who will rise up, Who will rise up
How long will we wait, How much will it take
Who will rise up, Who will rise up
VERSE 2
When she’s crawling through the ashes
And she’s calling out for help
When she’s reaching from her kneeling
She needs strength now beyond herself
BRIDGE
For every brother who has need
And every sister on her knees
We’ll show the mercy we’ve received in our lives
And all the world will finally see
The love that makes a family
If He’s alive in you and me, We will rise
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This is the state of the church of over 2 million in Rwanda. Each year there seems to be an extreme crisis in leadership. This is now the 3rd national Executive we are working with and in March a new one will be installed with a 5-year mandate (none of the Executive we have worked with to date has lasted 5 years). We believe God wants to put His Nehemiah in place to rebuild the walls. Please pray with us.
Murekatete Lynn Kehler
Byiringiro David Kehler
Elder @ large; Calvary Chapel; Team Leader Bridges Beyond, ADEPR Missionary Rwanda
For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established; that is, that I may be encouraged together with you while among you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine. Rom. 1:11,12
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