The title of this post is our metaphor for traveling to Nigeria it has been a long six months of obstacles and set backs. Our trip also signifies God’s grace and call to work in Niger State, Nigeria. As you know this is our fourth trip to the Warari area, the Bible School and to Mahula. We are so thankful we are this far because for a while security issues in Nigeria made it doubtful that we would be able to return, but here we are. The last few days in Newaygo were hectic, last minute packing, preaching the day before we left and the commissioning service that Sunday.
We were able to pack everything we needed, we are allowed four 50 pound boxes plus carry on but they made us check our carry on in Frankfort. Everything arrived in Abuja, praise the Lord.
We are thankful to all our supporting churches but New Community is our commissioning church. We had a meaningful service and a great send off.
The flights were uneventful this trip and we had beautiful weather. We were worried that our carry on would not arrive with the rest of our stuff but it all came.
Our flight took us over France, the Alps, the Mediterranean as well as the Sahara Desert.
The place is pure sand and rock, from 39000 ft it looks very desolate.
We left Grand Rapids Monday at 1:20 PM traveled on three different planes and through as many airports. We arrived Abuja at 4:30 PM the next day. We were ready to get to the guest house quickly but we were in gridlock traffic for three hours before we arrived at the Paniel Guest House. This place has all the amenities and we had a wonderful night. The next day on to Jos and Mission headquarters, a four hour trip. Right now we are at the Mountain View guest house. Here we have spent much time in the past visiting our children here when they boarded at the Mountain View Hostel.
Gremar and I spent a little time shopping today
We are thankful to God for bringing us this far. We hope to travel to Niger State this week. We thank you for your prayers and support. We attended the Hillcrest School Chapel on Sunday and we were challenged to keep Jesus in the center of our lives, and we were reminded again what a privilege it is to serve Him. Let us all Praise the Lord!
Heavenhigh 
PTL!
Glad for the safe arrival and that all the luggage arrived. That is not always a given. Good memories of Mountain View and Hillcrest? Then onward eh? Thanks for the update and the pics. Yes, we continue to support you with prayers and more 🙂
God bless the work you do. Stay in touch. And continue to walk in His ‘SonShine.’
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