It is a tradition with our family at this time of the year to say to each other the things we are thankful to God for. I am sure that giving thanks is the practice in many families, certainly I hope that it is. This year is a little different; for the first time inContinue reading “Thanksgiving at the Warari Bible School”
Category Archives: General Information
Traveling to the Promised land
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 toContinue reading “Traveling to the Promised land”
Medical Course
One of the more important things that we are doing with our time here is teaching some of the Evangelist’s wives and also three men the proper use of medicine. We have taught this before as a way for Evangelists and their wives to be off help to people in the remote villages where theyContinue reading “Medical Course”
Our Neighbors at Mahula
Things are a little quieter now that seven of our guests are on their way back home. The Water Wins people left on Friday and Bill and Ali‘s kids, Brenton, Aaron and Ty, left on Saturday. It was fun to have them and we will miss them Bill and Ali are here for the restContinue reading “Our Neighbors at Mahula”
Traveling Mercies
Traveling Mercies We have been so concerned about the security situation that we have not written anything about our trip. Our flight from Grand Rapids to Newark N.J. was smooth and uneventful for which Gremar was particularly thankful. As you know she is not fond of challenges either on the road or in the air.Continue reading “Traveling Mercies”
Travel Update
Hi Everyone: We thank you for praying for us, for the church, and for the people of Nigeria. Things are calm and travel around Jos is normal but light. We have internet access and are in a safe place and all our missionaries are safe as well. We hope to travel to our place ofContinue reading “Travel Update”
A short update about our situation
Hi everyone: God is good. We have arrived safely in Jos Nigeria and hope to travel to Niger State next week. Please continue to pray for us. We add a mission update to keep you current. We thank God that every thing is quiet this morning. Blessing, Case and Gremar Update: Thank you for yourContinue reading “A short update about our situation”
God’s call, God’s provision, and God’s equipping
This is a video about some of the work in Niger State, Nigeria supported by Christian Reformed World (CRWM) and by the Christian Reformed Church of Nigeria. (CRCN) We are privileged to be involved in a small way. God has called us back to Niger State This year(2012) Please pray for us, for the church,Continue reading “God’s call, God’s provision, and God’s equipping”
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”
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”