Setback in Rwanda

I just received a note from Eddie and Bonita. They were the recent victims of a robbery. While the thieves got their laptop, TV and a wallet complete with credit and ID cards, they mention that it could have been much worse. Of course, the most significant impact is emotional. In this case the authorities suspect the guards, a suspicion not shared by the family.

They have been given hope that some of these things may be recovered, and the authorities seem to be acting on their behalf. While that is somewhat reassuring, there are no reports of any of their things showing up yet.

In the same the same time, another missionary in the area was beaten up by the church leaders he was mentoring. In a country trying to heal from mass brutality a decade and a half ago, it's disheartening to see that violence is still so close to the surface.

Please pray for provision, protection, healing, for peace and for persistent hope on behalf of Eddie, Bonita and their family.