Saturday, May 9, 2009

It is Saturday, almost lunch time. It is a cool day again.
I've just had a cold spRite out of the bottle...sodas seem to taste better in Africa. Don't know what it is.

Last night we had a very good meeting with someone who is one of thetrue heroes. He is one of them. His vocation is as a nurse, but he works closely with the militia and military, in their camps, during times of conflict, to help the sick, and teach human rights.

We also met with another local hero. He works with the Nehemiah Program that has organized community groups all over, comprised of local leaders. They have over 800 across the country working to make the programs of Heal Africa become a reality. Another hero of Congo is Pastor Bita. He ministers to those in prisons. And let me tell you prison in Congo is not pretty. We wanted to talk to him about violence and men and he impressed on us that because there are now trainings or programs for men in prisons, when they leave they become worse.

Lastly we met with Brother Joseph. He is A young lawyer who God has given a passion to work for the military. We will tell you about him later!!!!

Congo Bongo. Aim for SOC