My hero this week is a 13 year-old boy, just about the age of our grandsons, Michael and Ethan. His name is Malabi Ruguy Alain. He was baptized two weeks ago after waiting a long time for that blessing because baptism was not authorized here until the church arrived in September. Last Sunday Alain was ordained a deacon . He's our first and only deacon.Each week the group leader has invited the members to come on Saturday and help clean the church and set up for Sunday. The group leader is Alain's father and every week Alain has come, on a transport, with his father to help clean and set up chairs. Today Alain's father was out of town, but Alain was undaunted in his efforts to give service. His father's absence didn't stop him for coming. He WALKED alone, clear across town, a forty-five minute walk, in 80 degree weather to be at the church on time to help. He was already there sitting alone outside the church and waiting patiently when we arrived. What an honor it is to know this wonderful young man. He is indeed a child who is leading the way for others to follow here in Bujumbura.
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