3.11.2015

Women's Day!

We went to our first Women's Day celebration!

Our church is led by men who value women according to God's word.
Purposing to empower and validate women toward God's highest calling on their lives sets a man apart  in this context.
So when tents and guest speakers arrive, and a soccer match, ballet and chorale is prepared, and a meal of 110 pounds of rice is shared with any who would come-
the women of the village feel important, appreciated and loved!

  As pastors are trained and sent out to "plant" a new church- they begin praying, teaching, and building relationship as they watch the Holy Spirit work.   At first, the church is filled by children and women.  

Sometimes a church of only women and children can feel less legitimate.
 But when pastors see their church fill with hearts seeking Truth, Love and Power- lives are changed, and the Light of Jesus shines.
May God richly bless these men and their families who serve His children!

These are church planters. Faithful. Diligent.


Our pastor's wife, serving the masses in her 'sport' clothes after the Women vs. Girls Soccer match!


3.08.2015

Strawberries!

Before we eat fruits and veggies, we wash them super well-  first in tap water, then soak them in bleach water, and finally rinse them in filtered water…these strawberries were just beautiful in their little bathtub!


Marie helps us in the house as we battle the dust of the Sahara, washing everything we eat, and freezing treats like carrots and strawberries to hopefully enjoy more than one month of the year!  We are so thankful that the Lord brought her to us.  She is an answer to much prayer and we enjoy and appreciate her presence in our life.

This week, Marie asked if she could ask me a question…it's kind of a joke, because I ask her about a hundred questions a day- about language, fashion, culture, Christianity, being a woman in Africa…

  
"What are the red things in the refrigerator?"  

It was such a joy to share our special strawberries with her! She knew the word, and had tasted strawberry flavored candy, but she'd never eaten the real thing!

She loved them!