BACK TO AFRICA

In 2013 we received a very different assignment​—to serve at the branch in Kinshasa, Congo, a vast country rich in natural beauty but plagued by extreme poverty and often beset by armed conflict. Initially we said, “We know Africa; we’re ready.” But we still had so much to learn, especially when it came to traveling with limited infrastructure. We found many positive things to focus on, which included the perseverance and joy of the brothers despite economic hardship, their love for the ministry, and their effort to attend meetings and assemblies. We saw firsthand how the Kingdom work moved ahead only because of Jehovah’s support and blessing. Our years of full-time service in Congo left a deep impression on us and enlarged our extended family.