 |
| photo source: Facebook |
"I give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has done." Psalm 105:1
mfbcmissions: Tell us a little bit about your background.
Sarah: I grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo. I'm the oldest of 7 children. My parents are currently serving with Independent Faith Mission (IFM) in Congo. They have served there for almost 30 years. My great grandparents, Herbert and Ruth Grings, also served in Congo. (To read more about their lives in Congo see this fabulous book, No Turning Back by Jan Van Hee. )
The purpose of our time in the Democratic Republic of Congo is to tell people about the Lord. It is to share the truth of God's Word and show the difference that it makes in their lives. It is our desire that the Lord would raise up Congolese people to lead their churches.
mfbcmissions: What has been your favorite part of the MFBC VBS this year?
Sarah: I've loved seeing the response from the kids. One statement that I heard was, "That's so cool, I want to do that when I grow up." It is encouraging to see the kids' hearts.
mfbcmissions: How had your life been impacted by VBS as a child?
Sarah: I didn't go to many VBS' in the states and in Congo we were usually running the VBS. I do know that Sunday School and Camps were influential in my life. It was through learning verses at Sunday School that I was saved.
mfbcmissions: What's next for you?
Sarah: I'll be traveling to other churches raising support. I'll be at Christian Camps in Utah, Wyoming and Colorado in the month of July. I'll be presenting my burden for Congo with them.
I'm praying about working with the Clancy's in Dibaya-Lubwe, DRC. I'd like to be involved in Ladies Discipleship, Children's Ministry, Music Ministry and Nursing and Health Education.
I'm a nurse. I like to use this as a tool to share the Gospel. There are a lot of needs and this is one way that I can show God's love to the people, by meeting their physical needs. This then opens up the door for me to share the Gospel.
I am hoping to return to the Democratic Republic of Congo in January of 2013.
mfbcmissions: The VBS was able to raise $1011.62. How will you use this gift?
Sarah: I'll be able to purchase much needed Christian materials for the people in Congo. I plan to purchase VBS and Sunday School materials and reading material.
mfbcmissions: How can we pray for you Sarah?
Sarah: Here are a few things that you can pray for
1) Pray for the people of Congo.
2) Pray for safety in my travels.
3) Pray for opportunities that God will give me to encourage and challenge the kids at the camps.
4) Pray for the Bible Institute and for the Clancy's and their work there.
For more information about Sarah or to receive her newsletter you can contact her at SarahGrings@gmail.com . For more information about Independent Faith Mission go here.
 |
| photo source: IMF website |
mfbcmissions: Tell us a little bit about your background.
Sarah: I grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo. I'm the oldest of 7 children. My parents are currently serving with Independent Faith Mission (IFM) in Congo. They have served there for almost 30 years. My great grandparents, Herbert and Ruth Grings, also served in Congo. (To read more about their lives in Congo see this fabulous book, No Turning Back by Jan Van Hee. )
The purpose of our time in the Democratic Republic of Congo is to tell people about the Lord. It is to share the truth of God's Word and show the difference that it makes in their lives. It is our desire that the Lord would raise up Congolese people to lead their churches.
mfbcmissions: What has been your favorite part of the MFBC VBS this year?
 |
| photo source: Amanda Bourn |
mfbcmissions: How had your life been impacted by VBS as a child?
Sarah: I didn't go to many VBS' in the states and in Congo we were usually running the VBS. I do know that Sunday School and Camps were influential in my life. It was through learning verses at Sunday School that I was saved.
mfbcmissions: What's next for you?
Sarah: I'll be traveling to other churches raising support. I'll be at Christian Camps in Utah, Wyoming and Colorado in the month of July. I'll be presenting my burden for Congo with them.
I'm praying about working with the Clancy's in Dibaya-Lubwe, DRC. I'd like to be involved in Ladies Discipleship, Children's Ministry, Music Ministry and Nursing and Health Education.
 |
| photo source: Priscilla Robinson |
I am hoping to return to the Democratic Republic of Congo in January of 2013.
mfbcmissions: The VBS was able to raise $1011.62. How will you use this gift?
Sarah: I'll be able to purchase much needed Christian materials for the people in Congo. I plan to purchase VBS and Sunday School materials and reading material.
mfbcmissions: How can we pray for you Sarah?
Sarah: Here are a few things that you can pray for
1) Pray for the people of Congo.
2) Pray for safety in my travels.
3) Pray for opportunities that God will give me to encourage and challenge the kids at the camps.
4) Pray for the Bible Institute and for the Clancy's and their work there.
For more information about Sarah or to receive her newsletter you can contact her at SarahGrings@gmail.com . For more information about Independent Faith Mission go here.
No comments:
Post a Comment