Thursday, July 31, 2008

The beginning of a partnership

On May 18, 2008 a delegation of 6 people from the Indiana region and 3 people from the General Church journeyed from Indianapolis to the Democratic Republic of Congo. While there, a Partnership Agreement was signed that joined together Global Ministries (a common witness between the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ), the Christian Church in Indiana, and the Mbandaka District of the Community of the Discipes of Christ in the Congo in partnership.

As a member of this delegation, I was overwhelmed by the radical hospitality and welcome that we all received. It was an amazing experience. And now that this trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo is over, the journey begins. We ask ourselves many questions. We give thanks for this opportunity. And we pray.