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Radio 4,08 Mar 2026,38 mins

A Journey Through Lent: Jesus Wept

Sunday Worship

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A service of prayer, music and reflection from Kigali, Rwanda. As Lent continues and Holy Week draws closer, Rwandan Christians reflect on the Raising of Lazarus in the Gospel of John and the shortest verse in the Bible, "Jesus Wept". To mark International Women's Day, three women from the Church, Barbara Umuhoza, Ruzindana Shengero Belyse and Vanessa Giramata, discuss Jesus' response to the death of Lazarus, His relationship with different women in the Bible and what it means to be a woman in the Church today. We also hear from staff and patients at Sangwa Polyclinic in Huye who pray each day before starting work and who explain why they feel that their faith in God has an impact on their medical practice. The Service and sermon are led by Pastor John Bosco Kanyangoga and the music is led by Asaph Worship team, with leading worshipers, Janviere Uwamahoro, Josue Igiraneza and Serge Gasasira. The readers are Barbara Umuhoza, Serge Gasasira and Vanessa Giramata Reading: The raising of Lazarus from John Chapter 11 Music: I speak Jesus What a Beautiful name Always on time (I remember) You came He won’t fail (Firm Foundation)

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