About This Week’s Epiphany Feature: Ben and Cherie
Ben and Cherie Weber and six of their children have been serving the God Rwanda since 2022. They serve in Bishop Manasseh Gahima’s diocese through the organization Friends of Gahini. Their mission is to strengthen the relationship between local Anglican churches in the USA and in the Gahini Diocese as they come alongside each other to reach their communities with the Gospel.
An Update from the Webers in Rwanda
Many people in the West have a highly idealized view of Rwanda. It makes sense. For many churches in the American Anglican world, the pastors in Rwanda opened their doors when they no longer felt at home in the Episcopal Church. For the many of us who have come to know Rwanda after joining the Anglican church, we learned about the tragedy of the Genocide, the seemingly impossible work or reconciliation that the government has been striving for, and the great effort to come to our aid in a time of spiritual darkness.
Yet for many Rwandans, the gospel is a mystery they still don’t grasp in their hearts. For many, the church is a vehicle for community organization, financial support, and economic advancement. Sunday mornings are a chance to gather, sing, and dance… an entertaining experience that has nothing to do with how they live their lives the rest of the week. What can we do to push through the “profit-making initiatives” or “fun” and actually impact people’s hearts?