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A Time Away

We had a great Spiritual conference; we needed to relax a little. We relaxed but we did not rest much because everyone was kept very busy with competition. Four teams, volley ball, soccer. relay race, tug of war, puzzles, Pictionary, plumbers golf, table tennis, tennis, Sudoku. Crossword puzzles, bird watching, and taking pictures including aContinue reading “A Time Away”

Women’s Fellowship Sunday

This Sunday was the Sunday the Women’s Fellowship was in charge of all of the CRCN church services in this area. They were the worship leaders and they were the preachers. At the same time they raised money for the organization to help with travel and deaconal needs. We traveled to Idaci with some ofContinue reading “Women’s Fellowship Sunday”

Sunday

This week we went to Ava’adi about 10 miles down the road and then about 10 miles off road. Evangelist Samson and Hannatu are stationed there. They participate in the continuing education course that Gremar and I are holding at Acre (the Bible School). We went there to help them raise money for the roofContinue reading “Sunday”

One week of teaching at the Warari Bible School

It has been a busy week but a very good week. The students are working hard to improve their reading and comprehension. I am amazed at the work that is required from the students. They have classes every day from 8:00 t0 2:30 except for Friday to 1:05. They have families and the women goContinue reading “One week of teaching at the Warari Bible School”

Market Day

Last week we went to Rigau to shop and to visit the immigration office. We did not see him but we did some shopping. When we got home we also found out that I got a flat tire. We are using Matt and Laura’s vehicle and Matt is prepared because we have two spares andContinue reading “Market Day”

The Way of Holiness

14/02/11 Chapel Warari Bible School. I. The Gospel of Mark is a fast moving account of Jesus’ life probably written for Roman Gentiles. Mark 1: 1-12 A. Of the gospels Mark was written first and most of Mark is found in Mathew and in Luke. Most people think Matthew and Luke copied Mark but revisedContinue reading “The Way of Holiness”

Sunday and Monday

Sundays are always busy, there is worship at the school and the teachers are also assigned to preach from time to time. One of the teachers Christi, teaches the students’ children for Sunday School. Often there is reason to worship in one of the area churches for preaching requests and or special services. This weekContinue reading “Sunday and Monday”

God’s Call

I have started the Methods of Preaching class and the first thing we are discussing is God’s call to the preacher. We are looking at four passages one of which is Isaiah 6: 1-10. If only we had that vision and we could see God, feel the temple shaking, smell the smoke and hear: “whomContinue reading “God’s Call”

Our abode for the next four months

During our time here we will be staying on the Bible School compound in Matt and Laura’s house. It is much smaller than the Mai Hula house where we stayed last time but it is much more (geselig) cozy. We are really enjoying it. There is lots of foliage that has been planted, thanks toContinue reading “Our abode for the next four months”

Travel to Acre

Wow! The time just flies by! Wednesday Case and I arrived in Jos about 1130, having left Abuja at 0630, they put us up in Abuja,in a very nice apt. that a Christian business man rents out to our mission free of charge. No mosquitoes, TV, hot water what else could we wish for. TheContinue reading “Travel to Acre”