Preschool Dreams

Children and children's ministry have always been close to our family's heart.  It was children's ministry that brought Kim and I together, and children's ministry that really opened the door for us getting connected within our church.  Most recently, when our family went to Mexico, the involvement with the preschool was a highlight.

When we first found out about Rwanda, we were unsure about our involvement, since there wouldn't be many children.  However, as the day draws closer, we are discovering that our work in Rwanda will actuality be closely related to working with children.  The placement of orphans is not as easy as first thought, so we will still have between 10-18 orphans.  In addition, as we look towards reaching out to the community, one of the greatest needs is that of a nursery school.  

A preschool will be opened the first week of January, with our family being able to step in and help once we arrive.  What is exciting is this will draw on gifts and strengths of each one of our children, right down to the youngest!  How exciting to see a purpose for each of us as we prepare for this trip to Rwanda.

I think what stands out as the greatest lesson in all of this is that God knows our hopes and dreams.  When we first were asked to consider this trip, what would have happened if we would have closed the door on this opportunity just because it looked as though we would not have been working as much with kids? Just because circumstances don't look the way we think they should look, it doesn't mean God is not at work.  Too often we focus on the here and now, forgetting that God sees the whole picture.  

May we not forget to trust God with every part of our lives.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:5, 6 NLT)