2020: The one with the pandemic... among other things. So much has happened this year that makes most of us want to forget 2020 altogether. But in the midst of all the chaos is a God that is good. This is our ministry Annual Report celebrating all the amazing things that God has done in East Africa this year. We hope it will be a testament to God's goodness, grace, and provision and an encouragement to you! If you're interested in learning more about how you can support The Roots Network, visit our website: http://therootsnetwork.org/get-involved Music by Chris Haugen

On Friday, June 26th, 2020 Emily was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma; a benign tumor between the inner ear and the brain. We will be traveling back to the US for a season of surgery, healing, and recovery. Your continued prayers and support will be greatly appreciated.

We survived our 4th week under COVID-19 quarantine lockdown, but instead of our regular weekly shenanigans, we're giving you our 1st Quarterly Ministry Update for 2020. We thank you all for your continued prayers, support, and encouragement. Our prayer is that this video will put a huge spotlight on how amazing God is and maybe make you laugh a little in the process! Feel free to leave us a comment and we'll do our best to respond. All music in this video is from https://www.hooksounds.com/ -Get A Move On -Amazing Day -Fine Wine -Past Moments

A brief update on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our family and our ministry in Rwanda.

In July 2018, New Beginnings Baptist Church brought a team to Rwanda to serve on mission. One of the areas we went is called Musenyi, a beautiful and rural valley south of Kigali. This particular area has a working well, but it is very old and in poor condition with only one outlet that has a very low rate of flow. It sits in a mud pit full of standing, stagnant water. Surrounding this well are 6 villages consisting of approximately 7,000 people, all of whom use this one small well for their water. They have been asking and praying for an improved structure here that will provide increased water flow and output, as well as a more sanitary environment. Additionally, there is little or no Gospel presence in this area, so The Roots Network and NBBC are partnering together, not only to provide clean water in Musenyi, but also to make the name of Jesus known there. To find out more about how you can get involved in what God is doing around the world, check out our website! http://www.therootsnetwork.org Statistics from http://www.unicef.org and http://www.wateraid.org Music by http://www.bensound.com

Kanazi is another area near Musenyi that we visited during New Beginnings Baptist Church's mission trip last month. It's really an awesome story... you should keep reading! In July of 2017, a member from First Baptist Church in Crossett, Arkansas, through a Facebook connection, joined NBBC on their Rwanda mission trip. She shared pictures and updates back to her Pastor and was able to share her story when she got home. After hearing about her experience and what God is doing in Rwanda, FBCC took a love offering one Sunday morning and raised $4000 for a water well in Rwanda and donated it to NBBC! Kanazi is the location where First Baptist Crossett, in partnership with New Beginnings and The Roots Network, placed the well that you'll see in the video... a truly beautiful example of what it looks like when the body of Christ, united under the banner of the Gospel, comes together in partnership. Last month, with the NBBC team, we went and celebrated the well with the local community. As part of the celebration, we gave out toothbrushes and a brief demonstration on proper brushing and hygiene. A team member shared the Gospel and 21 people gave their lives to Christ (including one of the contractors that built the well!), and then the entire team washed the feet of those 21 people... using the clean water flowing from the well! It was an incredible day of celebration of clean water and new life from the one who is the Living Water (John 7:38). Photos by Katy Adamson and various other members of the NBBC team! Music by http://www.bensound.com

The Roots Network exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ by planting indigenous local churches and providing medical care, clean water, food, clothing, and education in places where others seldom go. Our vision is to see lives, communities, and cultures rooted in the love of Christ and transformed by the Gospel. Start Churches | Strengthen Leaders | Serve Others