Tonight was the last evening worship service for our Indiana United Methodist 2013 conference. It was so moving. Just look at these smiling faces. These kids are from the African University and they just sang their hearts out. Their love for the Lord was so apparent even in their native language. As the African University choir sang they actually got us out of our seats to move along with them as they entertained us with their beautiful voices. Here you can hear them too...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXF8zv7jrD4
Our Indiana conference has been supporting the African University in one way or another for over 25 years, starting with "Operation Classroom". But it wasn't easy getting started with our support. Back all those years ago when it was suggested that we help with the building of the University, someone actually said "Can anything good come out of Africa"?
That reminds me of the verse in John....
John 1:46
New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
46 Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.”
Nathanael was asking this about Jesus. We all know the answer to that question. Jesus is the Savior of the world. He gave His all for us and changed all of history.
Back to the question "Can anything good come out of Africa"? There have been over 4700 hundred graduates come out of the University. 51% of these are women. That in itself is a miracle. Most of the graduates stay in their home countries and go on to help their country grow and change. They come out with a love for the Lord that just pours from them and is very contagious.
Our bishop tonight was just beaming. He has been one of the reasons our conference is so involved with the support we give to the university. He is so proud of them and their accomplishments.
The theme of this conference is "Be a world Changer" and The question was "Can Anything Good Come Out of Africa'? I'd say the answer is a resounding YES from these kids on both counts!
I wish we all had the courage to be half as enthusiastic as the students were tonight!
Blessings!
Nathanael was asking this about Jesus. We all know the answer to that question. Jesus is the Savior of the world. He gave His all for us and changed all of history.
Back to the question "Can anything good come out of Africa"? There have been over 4700 hundred graduates come out of the University. 51% of these are women. That in itself is a miracle. Most of the graduates stay in their home countries and go on to help their country grow and change. They come out with a love for the Lord that just pours from them and is very contagious.
Our bishop tonight was just beaming. He has been one of the reasons our conference is so involved with the support we give to the university. He is so proud of them and their accomplishments.
The theme of this conference is "Be a world Changer" and The question was "Can Anything Good Come Out of Africa'? I'd say the answer is a resounding YES from these kids on both counts!
I wish we all had the courage to be half as enthusiastic as the students were tonight!
Blessings!
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