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Volumo

Before going to the launching at Volumo on Sunday I was asked to preach at Mahula in Hausa so I need to reflect in English on Luke 15:11-32, the parable of the lost son, and/or of the compassionate father. We have come to know this parable as the parable of the Prodigal Son because ofContinue reading “Volumo”

Moworo

On Sunday I was asked to officiate at the communion service being held at Moworo where Obadia and Briskila are stationed. They participate in the Mahula pastor’s course. Rev. Likita was scheduled to preach and he brought an extra pastor’s robe for me. The church building is small so we had the worship service outsideContinue reading “Moworo”

Zuru

Saturday we went to a wedding at Zuru about 1 hr.1/2 North of Mahula. We were invited but we were also asked to drive the groom and bride back to the groom’s place in Uva’di which is near Mahula. The wedding ceremony was to be held at the ECWC (Evengelical Church of West Africa) inContinue reading “Zuru”

Water Wins

We have been talking about the need for water and for the need for wells and pumps. The organization that supplies clean water, spiritual water and other development is: http://www.waterwins.com The pictures you have seen about that work and the pictures with this post are people from that organization at work. Check out their webpage.Continue reading “Water Wins”

Mahula Course

Two weeks a ago the course at Mahula raised the question: How do new Christian converts interact with their relatives who are Tradition African believers? The issue comes up because when there is a death certain sacrifices are carried out. Sometimes the ceremony is postponed until an opportune time or until it involves more thanContinue reading “Mahula Course”

Idaci

This week Sunday we are going to Idaci, we have been there only once but it is a growing place with a large church and a school. There is also a school in Maretu and Mazame where Bill and Alie Hart lived and worked. Dave and Jan Dykgraaf spent many years living and working in Idaci. Today IContinue reading “Idaci”

Maretu

Friday, 3/26 Case and I with a carload full of happy women and children drove to Maretu for the Women’s Revival Meeting. Can you picture this, one man, thirteen women and 6 babies all loaded up in the pickup to drive for 2 1/2 hr over bumpy ,dusty, hot roads to a little villageContinue reading “Maretu”

Travel

This week we returned from Taraba State. 2475 Kl. is a long way in this country. But we are thankful to God for a safe trip and for meeting many of the people we know in the places we worked in the past. We did not meet everyone we wanted to but time was notContinue reading “Travel”

Dry Season

We have been in the dry season for 5 months and do not expect rain until the end of march This area is rolling savanna scattered with 1500 ft rocky out cropping like they were pushed up out of level ground. (see photos and Map) It is extremely dry right now but I am toldContinue reading “Dry Season”

Honu

Yesterday we traveled to Honu where Yusufu Joseph and Saratu (Sarah) work it is a long ways away, see map (upper left) but it is off the map. I have revised the map to reflect the reality of the work. Now there are 11 more churches and more workers. There has , been muchContinue reading “Honu”