Bird of Paradise Ministries dedicated and commissioned
Bishop Harold recently conducted a service of dedication and commissioning for Bird of Paradise Ministries, Rwanda, in Knockbreda Parish Church. The evening was also a celebration of the 2nd Anniversary of the ministry’s launch in the city of Kigali when Mary Munyangaju officially opened the country’s first ever care home.
It was in response to God’s call that Mary and her husband, Revd Canon Jerome, (rector of Killyleagh) gave over their family home in Kigali to four homeless elderly people and a carer. These first residents were among many on the streets and in the villages begging to survive.
He raises the poor out of dust, and lifts the needy out of the ash heap Psalm 113:7
“When we opened the door to our first four residents in April 2011, I knew that only God could restore these weak and fragile people to normal healthy senior citizens, said Mary. “And yes, He did it even quicker than I thought! The care they have received since last year has completely changed their miserable lives to life as it should be! It makes me overwhelmingly emotional to see them now healthy and happy as one strong family!”
These four residents are among so many older people who survived genocide in 1994 but lost their entire family. These were the fortunate ones to get a room in the house as it can only accommodate five people including their full time carer.
“We pray that God will inspire many more people to partner with us in this mission so that we may build a permanent home to accommodate at least 20 elderly who are on our waiting list before it’s too late for some of them,” continues Mary. “The current home is temporary, we urgently need a proper facility designed to suit the needs of older people. We have started looking for land which may be purchased for building the residential home. We will let you know of the developments in our next news update. In the meantime please keep this project in your thoughts and prayers.”
View a slideshow on YouTube here.
Download the most recent prayer letter here.
Appeal
BPMR is available to visit Churches and groups to speak and explain more about the ministry. Mary has devoted her full time to volunteer for this Charity, so if you need a speaker for your Church or group, please get in touch with her using the contacts below. Also, if you want to bless this ministry by giving as an individual we will very much appreciate your partnership. On behalf of BPMR and our residents, we want to say a big thank you for all your help and support to this ministry.
Contact
Mary Munyangaju, 34 Inishbeg, Killyleagh, Co Down, BT30 9TR, Northern Ireland
Tel: 028 4482 8231; Mobile: 077 4986 3247; Email:
bpmr@live.com
www.bpmrwanda.org.uk; Charity Reg. No XT33372