Some Congolese members of our congregation in South City just got back from a memorial conference in Albany NY for people who survived the Gatumba massacre. This is an article done by a St. Louis paper. This is an article about the conference by a paper in Albany that actually mentions one of our members, Sideriya Nangabire.
It's hard to miss the strength of the survivors' faith in Jesus and their confidence that God is good even in the midst of such tragedy.
It's one thing to hear about a massacre, it's another to hear brothers and sisters describe it. I pray that the memorial conference was healing.
Thanks so much for posting about this, Kirk. How wonderful that NCF can be used in their lives, and them in your lives. And what a timely reminder that even when my life seems to be hard, it totally isn't!!
Thanks for the links in post- I had wanted to read those articles!
Kirk, http://www.brandtscafe.com/
Here's the link to "Brandts Cafe & Red Carpet Lounge."
I love the music...Erin Bode, "Peanuts" Whalum-playing on thurs & Aug 31st, Satin- they have great Motown, & I plan to hear Jeanne Trevor when she comes back... a StL legend.
I love free musical entertainment!
Hope you can feed your inner musician & check it out!
Great to see your blog.
Jenny
http://adventurerevolution.wordpress.com/
http://pummeledbyadoringfans.wordpress.com/