The Indiana e-Christian

Rev. Ilumbe celebrates his joy at being in Indianapolis. Rev. Sandra Gourdet (left), Africa Executive for Global Ministries and Rev. Richard Spleth (right), Regional Minister for the Christian Church in Indiana, were among the delegation welcoming Rev. Ilumbe and Rosette to Indiana.

Rev. ILUMBE Ndjongo and his wife, Mama Rosette, arrived in Indianapolis Thursday evening, July 2.  They will be guests of the Indiana Region for five weeks.   Over 100 Hoosier Disciples gathered at the Indianapolis International Airport to welcome the couple.

Rev. Ilumbe is Principal Supervising Pastor (PSP) of the Mbandaka District of the 10th Community–Disciples of Christ in the Congo (10-CDCC).  He expressed great joy at being in Indianapolis, a place he has known all his life as the home of the missionaries who came to his country beginning over 100 years ago.

The Mbandaka District and the Christian Church in Indiana entered into a mission partnership in May 2008.

Hoosier Disciples have the opportunity to welcome other Disciples guests. Rev. BONANGA Eliki, General Secretary and Legal Representative of the Disciples Community in the Congo and his wife, Mama Anna, will be arriving at the Indianapolis International Airport at 5:29 p.m. on Sunday, July 26.

130 Hoosier Disciples gathered at the Indianapolis International Airport on July 2 to welcome Rev. Ilumbe and Rosette from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Rev. Bonanga will be a major speaker at the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada when it meets in Indianapolis July 29-August 2. All Indiana Disciples are invited to come to the airport to welcome Rev. Bonanga and Mama Anna to Indiana.