Oh no, white stuff all over my sport coat!

What is this white stuff on my sport coat? That was the question which ran through my mind as I was walking up to the First Presbyterian Church (FPC) of New Castle. It turned out to snow but actually sleet.

I was visiting FPC to see the pastor. Pastor Rex is an awesome pastor. Pastor Rex is a technologer. He is everywhere.

Also, I wanted to set up a meeting with FPC's Mission Committee. FPC is a financial and spiritual supporter of Congo Helping Hands.

Woody

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District 6560 Foundation Meeting

District Governor Adriana de la Fuenta was the keynote speaker.

Heard this saying: If you tell me something, I will forget it; if you teach me something, I will remember it; if I participate with you, I will learn something.

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Following the Congo Crisis

I am following the current crisis in and around Goma, Congo. Rebel forces of Tutsi General Nkunda are just north of Goma. As of now, they have declared a ceasefire against Congo government troops.



The crisis is a followon of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide between the Hutus and Tutsis. The battle has moved from Rwanda to eastern Congo.



MONUC is supporting the Congo government to protect Goma and fleeing citizens. Also, western governments including the countries of the US, Britain, France, and Belguim are engaged in bring a peaceful end to the crisis.



Tens of Thousands of Congolese had fled the fighting. As a result, a humanitarian crisis in looming due to the lack of water, food, and shelter for the displaced Congolese. Some Congolese are fleeing to neighboring Uganda. Zambia has closed its border.