The Sunday before Easter we visited Mazheme where Pastor James and his wife Tabitha have recently moved. They were at Kamfani but the church wanted them to move to what is more the center of the congregation made up of six different preaching centers. Mazheme does not have good phone reception so we could notContinue reading “Mazheme”
Author Archives: cgvan
Here and There
Today is elections and there is a travel restriction so we are spending a quiet day at home. Last week we had cows break into the school garden at night. That is a big deal since greens are hard to come by in the dry season and the students put a lot of work intoContinue reading “Here and There”
The Women’s Sunday at the Warari Bible School (Acre)
The Bible School also hosted a Women’s Sunday and there was a lot of participation from some of the churches that have members attending the school. K.Y.K (The Christian Youth Groups) participated as well. It was a great opportunity to encourage and support the Women’s Fellowship Group at the school The opening hymn ofContinue reading “The Women’s Sunday at the Warari Bible School (Acre)”
One Day at Acre (Wurari Bible School)
Time is flying, and as you know it always does when you are enjoying what you are doing. We want to take you around with us for a day at Acre. God is at work and it is a privilege to be a part of it; a blessing that we wish to share with you. Continue reading “One Day at Acre (Wurari Bible School)”
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”
