Alison’s Articles, prayer letter no. 17
On Wed 29th July, I was packed ready to go the airport to return to Burundi when my grandfather, Harold, had a massive heart attack. I changed my flight back as the medics told us he wouldn’t make it through the afternoon. Praise God, instead he stabilised and was moved to Zachary Merton, a local hospital, to rehabilitate. I now hope to return to Burundi on Sat 15th August.Thank you so much to those of you who have been praying for him, my family and me. It was quite traumatic at first and my uncle flew over from LA to be with us. It’s hard to know what the future holds or fully make sense of these last few days but for now I thank God that I hadn’t left England when it happened and for the precious extra moments I’ve with my family over these last days. Our times are in His hands.
Great time at iNet conference and UK visits
The iNet overseas workers’ conference this July was a great time. We had some fantastic talks, fellowship and prayer times and felt envisioned to go back to our countries, dream God’s dreams and seek their reality in these places.
I was astounded to hear the testimony shared of a former Muslim, who had been a believer in Jesus for over 20 years I think, never having met another Christian. God showed him in a dream that on a particular day he would meet a Christian and indeed that happened. Hallelujah!
Next month
I’m really looking forward to being back in my own home and being in Burundi but it’ll be hard once again to leave and say my final goodbyes here. I’ll be continuing with full time Kirundi study until December, interspersed with some short conferences and networking, when I hope to do some trauma healing training materials’ prep and then start going out with my Burundian colleague to do training in churches.
Thank you so much for standing with me. May more of God’s Kingdom come in Burundi through our partnership in praying for and serving people in Burundi.
Prayer Points
For my grandfather and family: Jesus’ help, direction and salvation.
That I will resettle into living in Burundi and resume well my Kirundi study.
For increased fellowship with Burundian believers.
Hearing clearly from the Lord for this next season.