We can hardly believe that it has been over a year since our family moved to Dakar! We truly have a lot for which we are thankful. We have a beautiful home, wonderful neighbors, Caleb’s safe arrival, many family members who came to visit, good health, the Lord healing us the times we have been ill, a generator to help us make it when the power is cut, our children enjoying Bible stories more than any other books, opportunities to share Jesus with those who are lost, and each one of you who so faithfully lifts us up in prayer. We are grateful to God for His faithfulness in our lives.
In this newsletter, we want to let you know that we are very excited (and a little nervous) as we prepare to start English lessons along with Bible stories on Tuesday, the 21st. This will take place in the little park in front of our house with the students who attend a middle school near us. They “hang out” in this park when they are on a break from school. When Crystal told them we would start next week, they shouted and jumped around! They are excited, too. We have another missionary who will be helping as well as David, Yacine, and Mariama who will help with the Bible stories in Wolof.
Please pray for the following:
1) That the hearts of the students will be open and ready to hear the Truth from God’s Word.
2) That we can learn all of their names, and really build relationships with them.
3) That no one in our neighborhood will oppose us.
4) That none of the students’ parents will object to their coming.
5) That some of the parents would even come to hear the stories.
6) That David, Yacine, and Mariama will be able to tell the stories well and answer any questions clearly.
7) That we will do this relying on God’s strength rather than our own.
8) That we will find those who are truly seeking God and lead them faith in Christ.
We desperately need you to be praying. We know that nothing will happen without the Lord’s Spirit moving ahead of us. If you are interested in fasting as well, we want to fast on Mondays at lunch time. We are calling it “Lundi (Monday in French) Lunch for the Lost.” We hope you can join with us.
“Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim His salvation day after day. Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; He is to be feared above all gods.”
1 Chron. 16:23-25
We pray that you and your families will have a blessed Thanksgiving. We love and appreciate each of you.
