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Healing for a Nation

Photo courtesy of the UN Dear Praying Friends, The 17th Ebola outbreak in the D R Congo is already the largest in Congo’s history, with over 5,300 confirmed cases and over 2,500 deaths as of August 19. The epidemic remains concentrated in Eastern Congo. Containment is being hampered by health worker infections and staffing shortages. This new Bundibugyo species has no proven vaccine and is occurring in areas of armed conflict and population displacement. Health facilities hav

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Carry it on to Completion

As we recently shared, the Ebola outbreak occurred in Eastern DR Congo, about 750 miles east of Mbandaka. Reports confirm more than 1330 cases and 400 deaths in the DRC, and Ebola remains a major public health concern. Cultural funeral practices, mistrust, misinformation, and armed conflict are hampering authorities' and health workers' efforts to contain the situation. While Ron and Doris are in the United States, we are pleased to report that our team in the DRC is active

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Jul 71 min read

RWI Remains Unaffected Amidst Ebola Concerns

photo from US News Dear Friends, Ron and Doris have safely returned to the United States after a new strain of Ebola recently appeared in Ituri Province, eastern DRC. The World Health Organization has declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. According to the WHO, the epidemic is “outpacing” response efforts because of armed conflict, displacement, poor infrastructure, mistrust, and attacks on health facilities in eastern Congo. Currently, our ministry

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Jun 181 min read

Joyful Surprises & Reunions

Ron and Doris’s journey back to Congo has been filled with surprises, blessings, and opportunities to reconnect with their missionary community, the RWI team, and local pastors. They spent the first ten days at the mission guesthouse in Kinshasa, assisting the larger body of Christ by tackling essential maintenance projects. Doris sewed new curtains and tablecloths to support the dedicated volunteer staff. A WARM WELCOME On Saturday, March 14th, they flew to Mbandaka and were

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May 12 min read

Growing Demand = Growing Needs

On March 3, Ron and Doris will depart for Congo with 250 new Proclaimers to meet the growing demand among Congolese eager and hungry to hear God’s Word. Lolanga is a river village 45 miles north of Mbandaka. Jean Baptiste was invited last year to launch listening clubs in 30 churches whose pastors requested help. Each church has at least 5 listening clubs with 10 or more members. He was unable to make a follow-up visit due to financial constraints; one of many examples of th

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Feb 102 min read

2025: A Year of God’s Faithfulness in the DRC

This past year in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been full of challenges, surprises, and countless moments of God’s faithfulness. Even amid conflict in eastern DRC, lives have been transformed through Scripture, practical training, and the dedication of local leaders. Waiting and Preparation Early in the year, plans to return to Congo were delayed due to instability in the east. During this season, communication with local partners continued as Ron and Doris actively pr

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Jan 162 min read

Proclaimers, Reading Glasses, English Classes & Gratitude

We are excited that our shipment by boat from Kinshasa to Mbandaka, containing Proclaimers, reading glasses, educational materials, and personal items arrived very late Saturday evening in four trunks and was delivered to our front door in excellent condition. We will begin distributing Proclaimers to listening group leaders who have been patiently waiting and visit many other growing clubs. Proclaimers Mr. Samedi (means Saturday) spent eighteen months in Mbandaka Central P

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Oct 24, 20251 min read