Accra, Ghana
In September and October, I taught at the Domata Bible School
in Accra, Ghana. This was my very first trip to the continent
of Africa.
Missionary efforts have been going on there for
many years and in Accra there are many Christians and Churches
led by the native believers.
The students were so
responsive. The Holy Spirit did a deep and special work in the
hearts of the students there throughout the week. Here is a picture of me with the students.
News from Southern Asia
When in Nepal in March, a new fellowship began as a result of
our outreach. We have received word that workers have returned
to the location to disciple the new Christians. Several of the
believers have received the baptism of the Holy Spirit and the
work is growing.
Times in Nepal are now very difficult. Maoist terrorists are doing everything possible to wreak havoc within the country. They are forcing young people to join their ranks. Some churches have been burned and Christians, especially the pastors, have had to flee from their villages. Daily there are bombings and shootings. An airport in Western Nepal that I have frequently used was bombed in November. The same day a Maoist was killed in the same town where our funding has built a church.
In difficult times, the church gets tougher. The body of Christ in Nepal continues to grow. We request your prayers for Nepal and for the churches there.
2003 Year End Report
The year was 1999. Many in the Western World were locked in dread of the new year when Y2K would terminate life as we know it. Far from the technology and its complications, Steve Ivie, my companion in ministry, and I were on our way to visit a tribal village in the far west region of Nepal where our ministry had sent money to purchase land for a church made up of new believers.
The driver of our jeep stopped in a small village near the game reserve in Bardia so we could have a soda before traveling further. A shy little girl caught my eye. When I showed my camera, she fled but later returned. I was finally able to get her picture. This is her in the photo below.
Our involvement in Bardia would not just end with a refreshment in travel while going on a missionary assignment. We recently received word that a new church had been started in Bardia. The young and growing congregation had some land but would need financial assistance in putting up a new building. Good News!!! Through your giving, we were able to send the needed funds.
Throughout the year 2003, your gifts have supported us and have helped us to travel to Asia and Africa where I have ministered in Ministerial Training Schools. We have been able to financially assist in the construction of six new churches, give support to four native pastors and purchase a motorcycle for a pastor. Offerings were sent to print evangelistic literature and Bibles. Through the outreach of our team in Nepal, we saw a new fellowship of believers planted. The ministry also has regularly supported home mission effort here in America.
None of the above reports would have taken place without your partnership. Truly we are “Laborers Together” in the work of the Lord, both in outreach to the lost and the training of those who will minister to their own people.
We sincerely desire God´s richest and fullest for you in the forthcoming year. Christ´s coming is nearer. Let´s be about the Father´s business. Let us serve him in joyfulness and readiness.
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