It is hard for me to describe how meaningful it is for me-as one of Wellspring's founders-to reach the home stretch in our financial commitment to the Wellspring Academy. I vividly remember seeing the hillside where the school now sits for the first time. The land was steep enough to be a small ski hill and years of neglect had left it with massive carved divots, scrub brush, and a struggling trees. Today that hillside is filled with children's voices. They attend one of Rwanda's best Christian schools.

This April-as Rwanda remembers the impact of the 1994 genocide during its week of mourning-the importance of investing into this next generation is evident. Where there was once death and destruction there is now life abundant. 

This issue of the Source is all about the Wellspring Academy, what it means for the Rwandans we serve, and the incredible opportunity to help us complete it. It includes lots of great pictures (including a school map and a new mural painted at the Primary School and paid for by Academy parents), a portrait of the school from our interim Principal, and an opportunity for you to share with your memories with us as the school reaches its five year anniversary.

A generous donor has offered a $75,000 matching grant for all contributions to the Academy before mid May. We still need to raise about $60,000 to meet this goal and will only receive the match if it is raised. Please take a few minutes to read The Source (above), share your memories, and prayerfully consider supporting the Academy at this important time in its history.

With great gratitude and anticipation,

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