Thank you so much for your faithful prayers for us as we had the basketball camp a couple of weeks ago. The weather was beautiful, and we had at least 125 children and youth participating. Each of them was able to know our Savior's love as our team and the volunteers shared and played with them.
They heard the Good News each day as well. The team visited in many homes; and as they did, we had something happen that we personally have never seen before here in Dakar. Eight people decided to follow The Way !!!!! We are rejoicing greatly. Please pray for these new believers as they learn how to follow our Savior. They will probably face persecution from their families, friends, and neighbors. Ask the Father to give them strength to persevere.
We were not able to visit every home while the volunteers were here, so we are now trying to do that. Please pray that the materials we are giving out will be well-received. Pray that we will meet the parents of these students, and that entire households will be saved.
Also, we have a summer missionary helping us, and she is great! She is living with a Senegalese family. She helped with the basketball camp, and is helping visit homes. She is also teaching English at a cultural center near our church. Please pray that she will have great conversations that will impact her students. Also, that the family she is living with will hear and understand The Truth.
Thank you again for praying. We couldn't make it here without your support.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Upward Bound!
This is the first time we have had a few minutes to write to you about what is happening this week. We have a volunteer team from Florida here to help us host basketball camps. We have a camp in the morning for the younger children, and one in the afternoon for older youth.
After camp each day, the coaches go into the homes of the youth, and share God's Truth with their families, pray for them, and give them some materials about how to follow The Way.
The first two days have gone very well. We would like to ask that you lift up the camp leaders and participants this week.
Please pray for the following:
1. That parents will continue to allow their children to attend the camp.
2. That the leaders will all have strength, energy, and good health. It is very hot and muggy right now.
3. That God's Spirit would go ahead of the volunteers, and the way of salvation will be shared clearly.
4. That many people will watch and read the DVD's and books that are being given out.
5. That those who are truly seeking God will come.
6. That those who are seeking to destroy God's work will stay away.
We have attached a couple of pictures to help you see a little of what's going on. We'll let you know next week how God has answered your prayers!!
There are no words to express the peace that the Lord gives us in knowing that all of you are praying for us and for the work here. We thank you!!!!
After camp each day, the coaches go into the homes of the youth, and share God's Truth with their families, pray for them, and give them some materials about how to follow The Way.The first two days have gone very well. We would like to ask that you lift up the camp leaders and participants this week.
Please pray for the following:1. That parents will continue to allow their children to attend the camp.
2. That the leaders will all have strength, energy, and good health. It is very hot and muggy right now.
3. That God's Spirit would go ahead of the volunteers, and the way of salvation will be shared clearly.
4. That many people will watch and read the DVD's and books that are being given out.
5. That those who are truly seeking God will come.
6. That those who are seeking to destroy God's work will stay away.
We have attached a couple of pictures to help you see a little of what's going on. We'll let you know next week how God has answered your prayers!!There are no words to express the peace that the Lord gives us in knowing that all of you are praying for us and for the work here. We thank you!!!!
Monday, June 18, 2007
Give the White Lady a kiss!
...this is what a Senegalese family told their 3 year-old son as Crystal sat in their living room. He was reluctant, but obedient. He was precious! But Tapha and his whole family are lost. Crystal visited this home with a group of high school and university students from International World Changers.
This is IWC's first time to come to Senegal. From June 15 to 25, we are visiting in schools and homes and distributing the book, All That the Prophets Have Spoken, and a DVD that has testimonies of how people from another world religion have become followers of Jesus. We are excited to have this group with us. They will be in Dakar and in some of the towns where we have workers. Please pray that many seeds will be sown during this time, and that the Lord will bring us those who are truly seeking Him. Pray for safety as we travel all around and for everyone to stay in good health. Also, pray that everyone can endure the heat.
Updates:
+ Not much has changed with Edward; please continue to pray that he will seek God, and not just financial gain. However, his wife Anna has been studying with Crystal and is very open. She remembers all of the stories from God's Word that we have been sharing. Please pray that she will understand the Truth, and decide to follow our Savior.
+ Mary also continues to study. She is learning English very quickly. Please pray that she will receive the stories, and that her whole family would be saved. Also, she could leave at any time to join her husband in another country. Pray that we will have enough time to share what needs to be shared before she leaves.
+ Please pray for Mariama who wants to study, but has a 6 month-old baby who makes it difficult for her to join us. Pray that she will make coming to our lessons a priority, and that she will seek God.
+ Crystal's best friend has decided to join the English/ Story study group. She is a believer and can help explain some things when Crystal lacks the vocabulary to do it. Our Father is so good to send us help exactly when we need it!
Please pray for Chad's workload as it has increased again due to one of our personnel having to leave the field for medical reasons. This is stressful for all those in the financial office. In addition, Chad is continuing to work on his seminary class which he will attend in July.
We thank you so much for remembering us before the Father. The hot and humid season has arrived which adds to the stress of cross-cultural living. Pray that we will have patience and understanding in our relationships as well as the strength to perspire - I mean persevere!
This is IWC's first time to come to Senegal. From June 15 to 25, we are visiting in schools and homes and distributing the book, All That the Prophets Have Spoken, and a DVD that has testimonies of how people from another world religion have become followers of Jesus. We are excited to have this group with us. They will be in Dakar and in some of the towns where we have workers. Please pray that many seeds will be sown during this time, and that the Lord will bring us those who are truly seeking Him. Pray for safety as we travel all around and for everyone to stay in good health. Also, pray that everyone can endure the heat.
Updates:
+ Not much has changed with Edward; please continue to pray that he will seek God, and not just financial gain. However, his wife Anna has been studying with Crystal and is very open. She remembers all of the stories from God's Word that we have been sharing. Please pray that she will understand the Truth, and decide to follow our Savior.
+ Mary also continues to study. She is learning English very quickly. Please pray that she will receive the stories, and that her whole family would be saved. Also, she could leave at any time to join her husband in another country. Pray that we will have enough time to share what needs to be shared before she leaves.
+ Please pray for Mariama who wants to study, but has a 6 month-old baby who makes it difficult for her to join us. Pray that she will make coming to our lessons a priority, and that she will seek God.
+ Crystal's best friend has decided to join the English/ Story study group. She is a believer and can help explain some things when Crystal lacks the vocabulary to do it. Our Father is so good to send us help exactly when we need it!
Please pray for Chad's workload as it has increased again due to one of our personnel having to leave the field for medical reasons. This is stressful for all those in the financial office. In addition, Chad is continuing to work on his seminary class which he will attend in July.
We thank you so much for remembering us before the Father. The hot and humid season has arrived which adds to the stress of cross-cultural living. Pray that we will have patience and understanding in our relationships as well as the strength to perspire - I mean persevere!
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