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For years, God has been speaking to Pastor Steve and Joan about specific church work they would do, and even a specific country. They waited on God for the time when He would show them to move on these things, and what to do. This time came recently when Darius Twagirayesu (International Hope for Rwanda) visited our city. The Lord spoke prophetically through Darius, and commissioned Pastor Steve and Joan to go to Rwanda.
Pastor Steve and Joan traveled to Rwanda in mid-May, for 16 days, to begin an apostolic work of planting River Churches, meeting the physical needs of the people by digging wells and teaching proper hygiene, and training church leadership for ministry. They taught the people intimacy with God in such a way as to bring transformation to the nation.
Photos of May 2006 Rwanda mission trip.
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Geographical information on the countries of Malawi, Rwanda, and Zambia.
Historical background of the peoples of Rwanda.
Africa is Calling
 | 20% of Africa's children die before the age of 5. Africa has the highest infant mortality rate in the world. | Rwanda
Called “Land of a Thousand Hills”
Life expectancy: 39 years
Most densely populated country in Africa
Slightly smaller than Maryland
90% of population engaged in subsistence agriculture
Population below poverty line: 51%
Infant mortality: 120 per 1,000
Zambia
Called “Star of Africa”
Life expectancy at birth: 39.7 years
Median age:16.67
Slightly larger than Texas
Unemployment rate: 50%
Population below poverty line: 86%
17th poorest country in the world.
Seven out of ten Zambians live on less than $1.00 per day.
Malawi
Called the “Warm Heart of Africa" because of the friendliness of the people.
4th poorest country in the world.
Life expectancy: 37.48 years
Median age: 16.4 years
Slightly smaller than the state of Pennsylvania. |
More than half of Africa's people lack access to safe drinking water, leaving them vulnerable to water-borne diseases. | |
| The average life expectancy of Africans is under 40 years of age, and the unemployment rate is 50%. |
There is an acute shortage of food, and approximately half of the children under 5 suffer from malnutrition. 40% suffer with HIV. Millions of people face serious food shortages. | |
"Africa is Calling"
Our vision is to bring hope and restoration to the poverty stricken peoples of these nations.
Digging wells for fresh drinking water
Increase life span by 35%
Each well costs approximately $5,000, and will provide fresh water for everyone within walking distance.
Improve sanitary conditions and teach hygiene.
Showing them the love of Jesus.
| We are meeting at The Siekman Center for Junior Achievement on the NE corner of Franklin and Appleton Streets, 300 N. Appleton St., Appleton. (Upper Room, second floor) |
Mail: P.O. Box 1271
Appleton, WI 54912-1271 Copyright 2004-2010 by The River Ministries. All rights reserved.
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