Practicing the Sacrament of Presence

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[Anglican Mission in America] 24 Oct 2007--Summer brought opportunity for many in the Anglican Mission to travel to Rwanda and experience God in a fresh way. For most on the journey, agendas became secondary as they encountered Christ’s redemption lived out in people still recovering from the ravages of genocide. The spirit of the Rwandan people continues to captivate those who visit, their journey through reconciliation illuminating the supremacy of God often passed over in American culture.

An estimated 10,000 were in attendance for the International Evangelism Convention in Ruhengeri, July 25-28, 2007. The Rt. Rev. John K. Rucyahana, Bishop of the Shyira Diocese that hosted the crusade, estimates that over 1200 people made a first time commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior during the event.

“The Lord was very present,” said Bishop John, “and we rejoice in the work which He did in the hearts of all who attended.”

Mission teams representing several Anglican Mission congregations participated in the crusade. The Rt. Rev. Thaddeus Barnum, the Rev. John Richardson of St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Birmingham and the Rev. Ken Ross of International Anglican Church (IAC), Colorado Springs delivered daily expository bible preaching. Team members also organized and led break-out sessions for men and women as well as hundreds of children.