Evangelism, Lectures, And A Funeral Were All Part Of The Activities...

Dear fellow soldier of the cross,

Greetings from your fellow brethren in SWSE Nigeria.

We, the staff and students of the Southwest School of Evangelism (SWSE), Ibadan main campus, evangelized Kuede, Akinwande and Butubutu villages of Ona-Ara Local Government ,Oyo state on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Even though there is no conversion yet, the villagers were receptive and we are planning to repeat our visit into those three villages before we end the 2nd semester in January 2015.

On Sunday at  the Onikokoro / Gbongudu congregation, Ibadan, I taught on “What Hurt The Church?” (Acts 5:1-11) and also admonished the church on “No Blessing Without Bleeding” (Matt.27:32-50). We were 45 in attendance due to the relocation of some of our members and the progress of some of our youth who now get admission to various University and Polytechnic classes for higher leaning.  

On Sunday morning, at the campus church, brother Abraham Idu Yeje, our campus minister, taught on “Why I Want To Go To Heaven When I Die,” and brother Adedoyin Sola Rotimi admonished the campus brethren on “Faithfulness.”

Brother Isaac Olaniyan, one of the SWSE Ibadan instructors, and one of the ministers of Ijoko-Ota congregation Ogun state, reported the conversion of one soul. By God’s power, brother Ossai, one of the SWSE graduates, reported the restoration of a sister who left the church some years ago to marry a Muslim man.

Beloved, the SWSE Ibadan students will evangelize Asejire, Osun state this coming Saturday, while the instructors attend the burial of brother Dele Shotola 's mom in Ilisan-Remo, Ogun state on November 14 & 15, 2014, Lord's willing.

Beloved, we thank you all for your faithful commitment to the cause of Christ. May the Lord keep us save till death is our fervent prayer, Amen.

We (staff and students of the Southwest School of Evangelism, Ibadan) divided ourselves into two groups for Friday and Saturday activities in Ilisan -Remo, Ogun state and Asejire, Osun state. Brother Kayode Solomon Eniafe led the first group on Friday afternoon to attend the burial service of brother Dele Shotola's mum in Ilisan -Remo, Ogun state. Service of songs came up on Friday evening at the Shotola's compound, while Saturday morning was for the burial service at the same venue and entertainment of visitors came up between 12:00 pm until dawn. The burial was well attended by brethren from the Southwest state of Nigeria.

The second group was led by brother Samuel Olorode and brother Segun Idowu to evangelize Asejire and Ikoyi town of Osun state with the SWSE Ibadan students and the report reaching me this afternoon shows that five of the prospects worshiped with the Asejire and Ikoyi congregations in the morning.

At the Onikokoro / Gbongudu congregation, Ibadan, before we went out by 10:00 am through noon for this month house to house evangelism, I taught on “The Model Church” (Acts 2-6). This lesson will take us four Sundays.

During the Saturday burial service, my sweetheart (sister Esther Makinde) and I sang with hundreds of brethren that graced the occasion.

At the campus church in Butubutu, Ibadan, brother Nnamdi Blessing Eze led the Church in songs. Brother Abraham Idu Yeje taught on “Looking unto Jesus” (Heb. 12:1-2) and brother Adedoyin Sola Rotimi admonished the church from Mal .3:3. 

Lord willing, we are to evangelize Bamisinde village this coming Saturday.

Brother Matthew Roland, one of the WBSFUW in Osun state, visited two schools in Ilesha town and discussed the Bible with the WBS students there and also collected the 6 completed lessons for the West Olive congregation, Peoria, AZ, which will be posted to our office (WBSTC California) with other lessons from the students before the end of this month.

Brethren, we are very proud of been one of the servants of the Lord serving the Lord in this part of the world! Thanks for your partnership. May the Lord keep us safe and sound until death, in Jesus Christ name, Amen.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Makinde Ebenezer Olufemi (Director of Studies)
Southwest School of Evangelism (SWSE), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Annual Lectureship, Ladies Program, And A Holiday In Uganda...

Dear brethren,

We do thank you very much for all your support. Be assured that we appreciate very much what you are doing for the Lord's work here in Uganda. The Uganda School of Evangelism staff and the body of students wish you well in all what you are doing. Our nine Congolese students would like to go home during December holiday. We will close our second quarter on December 14th, 2014. The Annual lectureship will go from the 15th to 18th of December. The ladies program will begin on December 22nd, 2014 and go to January 3rd, 2015. To allow these Congo brethren to go home for the holiday, we need $1,150 for their transport going and coming back. That will be the only time they will be going back until after graduation. Anyone who would be willing to help in this need, please send your contribution to Woodland Oaks church of Christ in Houston. Hope to read from you.

Yours,
Francis and Margaret Wechesa

To see pictures and a profile of the students, please click here.

A New Class Of Seventeen Students In Takoradi, Ghana...

Dear Brethren,

We are glad to report again our activities in this school for the month of October, 2014.

Admissions
A total of (17) seventeen students have been admitted. We earlier reported on a student who was coming from Liberia. We said in that report that his admission process had stalled. Last week we had a phone call that he had obtained a clearance certificate from the health authorities in Liberia and would want to come. We decided that since his arrival in Ghana may pose a problem for the school, we informed him to suspend his coming until next year if, by God’s grace, the Ebola threat subsides.

Classes
Classes are going on successfully. Those who arrived late are gradually adapting to the school rules and classes. Ongoing lectures are progressing well.

Graduation
At the last meeting of the instructors, it was agreed that we postponed the graduation indefinitely. The main reason for postponement is due to the hanging Ebola threat. We have also received the additional eleven of the graduation gowns.

Crowding in the Dining Hall
It has been observed that the dining hall is being overcrowded by the number of students. The space is close for students taking their meals.

Brother Daniel Asiamah 
He continues to receive treatment in Accra. We still ask for your continuous prayer for him and all of us.

Finally, we would want to thank you once again for the continuous support. We pray that the good Lord will pour his rich blessings upon you all

Thanks and God bless
Charles

To see Charles’ report with pictures, please click here.

Completing A U.S. Visit, Devastation From Recent Hurricane...

Dear Brethren in Christ,

Greetings to you all in the precious name of the Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior. I hope this email finds you all good. I am doing fine, in a couple of weeks from now I will be winding up my visit to USA and heading back home. It is my privilege to share this work report with you all, thank you very much for your concern.

Visiting Bear Valley & Lake Houston
I was thoroughly blessed to attend the 50th Annul Lectureship at Bear Valley. It has been a great privilege for me to visit with some wonderful brethren who went to school at BVBID and have been preaching, especially doing an outstanding job in the mission field across the world.

Also, It is a blessing to visit with the brethren at Lake Houston, who have been a great support for the Preacher Training School in Visakhapatnam. I certainly believe that this occasion has given a great opportunity to meet all the brethren in person and to thank them for their part in this successful Lord’s ministry in India, that is training our men to carry out the gospel. I do thank them for giving me time to explain our 20 year work plan of establishing 500 congregations in this part of our country. We pray that our Lord will keep us bound to work more rigorously to educate several men to reach out the lost millions for the rescuing them out of the eternal destruction.  

Report on the Hurricane Hudud:  As it was portrayed by the weatherman, a Category 4 hurricane sure does damage beyond the expression of human words. We were able to take pictures of a few among thousands of other damaged spots in Visakha and other northern districts. Power lines, cell-phone towers were collapsed, the airport was damaged, along with several church buildings and prayer sheds were badly damaged.                                         

The glass doors were torn into pieces, due to which Rice bags in the store room were damaged (became wet). The front wind screens, in front of the main building, that was torn out. The compound wall behind the building was damaged. We have 6 rest rooms outside of the main building those were broken and torn into pieces. In the same case several preachers and congregations in this area were very badly affected too.

Gospel Out Reach
Besides the circumstances, our faculty and students were able to attend a couple of Preachers’ Fellowship meetings. During the same time our students held a campaign to reach out to several people with the good news, distributing gospel tracts and holding Bible studies.

In a few months from now, 15 students will complete their two year program to receive their diploma. We are planning for a week long class on Christian counseling in the third week of January ’15. On the last week of January ’15, brother Jerry Bates will be teaching ‘Preacher and his Work’ to the under graduates.

During my visit, I met brother Therman Hodge, who is willing to teach couple of classes with the Master Class students.  We have scheduled his classes to be in the third week of March. 10th April our class 2015 will be graduating, brother Jerry Bates is planning on being there.

Mission Report Sep. - Oct.:
Number Gospel meetings held - 12
Number of doors knocked: 238
Bible Studies Held - 43
Number of People Baptized - 6

Gratitude
We are grateful to God for His mercy who spared us from the recent Hurricane, at the same time we are mindful of those victims who are still suffering from the after affects. Please continue your prayers as we also do for you. We thank the brethren at Bear Valley for their commitment to reach out the unreached, at the same time appreciating the brethren at Lake Houston who are helping us to fulfill this great mission.

God bless you all, in Christ,

John Dean M

Moving Toward The Dry Season And Preparing For Graduation...

Dearest in Christ,

Greetings from Wotutu and the lovely brethren here. We do hope you are doing great in all that you.

We are doing great here, except for ill health because of the climatic conditions now. We are moving towards the dry season, which is why many are sick.

Students who went out for mission work during weekend evangelism are back safe and sound and the work continues to strengthen, as congregations continue to gain maturity. They are being nurtured by our students. Keep them in your prayers as they prepare for full time ministry after their graduation.

Studies went on well with the long courses and our students start their exams tomorrow and thereafter we shall travel with the students for our last evangelism with them in the Mamfe community for four days. When we return, by the grace of God, we shall meet elder Randy Martin and his wife who are coming to teach the Pastoral Letters, which will be the last course to usher the students to the field, so keep elder Randy and wife in your prayers.

The Wotutu congregation, both old and young, held hands after prayers and fasting to keep the students in God’s hands as they finalize their stay at the Cameroon Bible Institute of Wotutu (CBIW). It is coming to be an event that has come to stay. We shall always do this with our students before they graduate.

The students stood in front of the congregation to express their appreciation with tears as they think about their fellowship with the love and kindness of the Wotutu congregation.

Graduation preparation is going on well. Our students will appear to the public on graduation day in suit attire. We start with the thumbs up, which means “we are not alone.” They are going out with the sign, we are not alone. Your prayers will help keep them closer to God as they serve God as evangelists.

We are unable to count all the blessings CBIW is for individuals, congregations, and communities. Brother Konlack came here with his wife and his child, Damaris, but God has just blessed him again with another baby girl. We prayed for the baby after worship. Keep this young, but zealous family in your prayers as they prepare for ministry.

Plans
We shall travel for our last evangelistic mission with the students to Mamfe, about 600 miles from Wotutu, for 4 days of house to house evangelism. Keep this trip in your prayers.

Appreciations
God bless you. We are thankful to you for all that you are doing for the work here. We thank you and we believe God alone will reward you for such a gestures. Do your best to share this with others.

Elangwe and family
By His grace, director CBIW

And The News Keeps Getting Better...

November has amazingly crept in and now we are moving toward the middle of the month. Time clips by so quickly. Each week brings more exciting news about the development of training men to preach the gospel. We are approaching the middle of the second quarter, which usually brings mid-term exams. Students are diligently preparing for their exams and a bit of research before a short holiday break.

The past week hosted seniors preaching in chapel for their Homiletics 3 class. It may sound a bit biased, but these men did an outstanding job of proclaiming God’s word. The messages were relevant and applicable to the staff and students. As these men complete their studies in December, we are confident they will impact the souls of many people. As we near the time of their completion, we will share more about each individual and where they plan to work.

Reports this week highlight the work in several locations where students are also diligent in their studies and outreach with the gospel. We hope you will be encouraged with the news of souls added to the kingdom and congregations strengthened in the faith. We are constantly encouraged by reading about the work of these men. The thought that the sun never sets on an extension where Bear Valley is working at training preachers is getting closer. Think about it.

Now on to the other reports...

Coordinator Updates
Reports from the coordinators are now located on the website, under Staff Reports. The address is http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-schools/

The latest report from Steven Ashcraft about West Africa can be ready by clicking here.

Extension Reports 

Approaching Graduation Anticipates Great Attendance In Cameroon: With a little boost in the Cameroonian economy, based on the first graduation, staff anticipates a large attendance.

Another Encouraging Angle Of The Recent Work In Nepal: A young man, Roshan Rana, was involved in a recent outreach with the school in Nepal, and his perspective is encouraging.

Despite The Grave Challenges, BVBIU Continues To Make A Difference: Students in Ukraine are reaching out with the gospel and the interest level is growing for both the church and school.

The New Class In Kenya Is Commended For Evangelistic Fervor: Although the course work at KSOP recently began, students already show a fervor for evangelistic outreach.

Classes Resume At SWSE Ibadan, Nigeria: Students are back to their studies at the Southwest School of Evangelism in Nigeria, and it will be a busy quarter in and out of the classroom.

Great News Summarizes The Theme From Arusha: After last week’s report, more exciting news about the matching donation is sounding forth from Tanzania.

The Church Encourages New Converts, Youth, And Much More: The Kisongo congregation and ACSOP in Arusha, Tanzania work to influence the development of the church.

Final Thoughts 
We close by saying thank you. As you read this report, please remember that each of you are vital to the success of extension training. We appreciate the opportunity you provide us to train those who are faithful to go and teach others also. Thank you for your trust in us. We pray God will bless us all to His glory.

God bless
Bob

The Church Encourages New Converts, Youth, And Much More...

The Kisongo church of Christ encourages new converts and their youth.

Brethren, it is my hope that this report finds you well. We are grateful for the mercy and faithfulness of our Lord while we do His work. Thank you for taking time to read this short report.

The Kisongo congregation continues to benefit from the recent East African Gospel meeting. They have started a new converts class again with a large group of people. It has been good to see those who have been Christians for a long time attending the new convert classes as well. I am teaching on the subject of Spiritual Disciplines for the purpose of godliness and the material has provoked many to ask a lot of questions. Please don’t forget your role of praying for these new babies in Christ. Their faith is beginning under a trial of fire as they are being sought out by the Lutheran Church to join them. As newborn children they are unable to stand alone and defend their new faith.

The Kisongo congregation has also organized a youth group that is being led by Losotwa Michael. The youth group was started for a number of reasons: to create a good network between the youth from Kisongo and surrounding churches, to help many new young converts, to organize various youth bible events, and to simply have more time to learn the bible. We are confident that this will help the church grow stronger.

Brethren, thank you again for your interest and support of this work. This is what the Lord has done for us this week. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.

Ahimidiwe Kimaro
Assistant Director, Andrew Connally School of Preaching
A Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver extension school
Arusha, TZ

Much has been done, more to come…

Dear friends and brethren,

I hope all is well with you and yours! As we approach the end of the year it is a good time to look back and reflect on how well God has taken care of us. We at ACSOP began the year with big plans. Through God’s providence we were able to accomplish many of our plans and it is our hope that even more will be accomplished before we reach year’s end.

Still to come we have ACSOP graduation on November 29th, the future preachers training camp December 14th – 19th, and the Tanzania Christian camp shortly thereafter.

As 2015 comes to a close, we thank you for your loyal support and dedication to the Tanzanian Missions effort. Many have heard and obeyed the gospel through the many avenues you have provided by your support. We pray for you often and wish you every good thing in this life. But mostly, we hope you are preparing for life eternal with God and Jesus Christ, our only hope. May 2015 be a year that you grow more and more closer to the Lord.

Your servant in Him,

Losotwa Michael
Dean of Academics, Andrew Connally School of Preaching
A Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver extension school
Arusha, TZ

Great News Summarizes The Theme From Arusha...

Greetings Fellow Servants;

We greet you with hearts of thanksgiving and much joy. It is such a blessing to be a part of God’s family and to know we have you, our faithful friends and supporters, backing us in our efforts to seek and save those who are lost here in East Africa. 

There are two things we can take great comfort in as Christians. First of all, we can take great comfort and solitude in the fact our God is the God of Love. He loves us even when we are unlovable. He forgives us when we turn to him with a heart of repentance. He calls us His friend when we serve Him in righteousness. He will never leave us nor forsake us, unlike so many others in our lives. Secondly, through His providential care he answers our faithful prayers. Even when we doubt, he gives us assurance. When we are walking through the valley of pain and sorrow, He gives us hope.  When we see no hope, He brings Hope to our lives. Yes, being a child of God is what matters most. 

GREAT NEWS! Last week, we announced the most amazing news. Two of our dear friends and co-labors in the Kingdom committed and challenged God’s people with a pledge of $57,500. This years “Thanksgiving Challenge” with these matching funds has the potential to save countless souls. 

GREAT NEWS! The response has been overwhelming. Three congregations and six individuals (that we know of) have committed, are you ready, over $26,000 to be matched. That’s correct, we are half way. As great as that is, we still have the other half “laying on the table.” Please prayerfully consider this great need, opportunity, and challenge. To read a copy of the last week’s report, click here. Please read it again, print it, and give to your church leaders and fellow christians, that God’s will might be done. 

We have a busy time ahead of us here in Tanzania. Over the next three weeks our dear friends and co-workers, Sean and Anita, will return. Please keep them in your prayers, they are both having some health issues and are in need of God’s help. The Gaines’ family is preparing for their first furlough after serving on the mission team for a year. They will be leaving in two weeks and are also in much need of our prayers. 

Mike Greene and Dale Jenkins will be coming to teach short courses at the Andrew Connally School of Preaching, bringing this school year to an end. Graduation will be November 29th, when eight men will begin a new chapter in their lives as “equipped evangelist” in God’s Kingdom. Please remember them, their families, and their ministries as they strive to do the will of God throughout their lives. 

Thank you all for your love of God, the Gospel of Christ, the Church of our Lord and, yes, for the lost of this world. Together, we can do all things through Christ Who strengthens us. Amen!

MORE GREAT NEWS: When we thought it could not get any better, Katelyn, our daughter-in-law, delivered a healthy baby boy, Remington Gray Stafford, our tenth grandchild. We thank God for answered prayers. 

In Him,
Cy, Stephanie, Granny

Classes Resume At SWSE Ibadan, Nigeria...

Beloved in Christ Jesus,

Greetings from SWSE students and staff in Nigeria. The main campus re-opened this morning after four weeks of vocational training in Electrification, Modern Agriculture, Aluminum Windows & Chilling, and Computer Engineering.

Most of the students returned to the Butubutu campus yesterday evening for today's opening.

Brother Adedoyin Rotimi led in song while brother Abraham Idu Yeje (the campus minister) led the opening prayer and I welcomed both the students and some instructors present with “My Father’s Business (Luke 2:49) between 9:30-10:00 am. Later, I made the second semester program known to both the students and the staff after some time in consultation with the teaching staff.

Brethren, we are starting this semester with 15 students in year 1 and 13 for year 2 (BVBI).

I will be teaching Homiletics 1 & 2, Preacher's life, Prison Epistles and Practical. Brother Kayode Solomon Eniafe will be teaching OT wisdom 2, OT History 1, Hebrews and 1 Corinthians.

Brother Abiola Joseph Olusoji will be teaching Hermeneutics 1 and Denominational Doctrines. Brother Isaac Olaniyan will be teaching LOC 2 & The Book of Galatians, while brother Abraham Idu Yeje will be teaching on Acts of the Apostles & Christian Home. Our visiting instructor, brother Guda Mishi, the minister of the church of Christ meeting at Abadina School 2, University of Ibadan campus, and a degree holder from the School of Biblical Studies, Jos, Plateau state, will teach on the book of Romans from November 24-28, 2014.

Brethren, all the remaining Saturdays in November and December have been set aside for mass evangelism by the school in Oyo and Osun states.

Tomorrow, Saturday is for evangelism at Kuede, Akinwande and Butubutu villages of Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo state.

Lord's willing, next week (November 14 & 15) is set aside for the burial of brother Dele Shotola's mom in Ilisan -Remo, Ogun state, while the second group will be evangelizing Asejire town, Osun state under the leadership of brother Adedoyin Rotimi and brother Samuel Olorode (SWSE 2 / BVBI students).

Brethren, we appreciate your partnership and it is our fervent prayer that the Lord in His infinite mercy continue blessing our joint effort in Christ name, Amen.

Yours in His grace as a servant,

Makinde E. Olufemi (Director of Studies)
Southwest School of Evangelism (SWSE), Nigeria

The New Class In Kenya Is Commended For Evangelistic Fervor...

My dear brethren,

Receive greetings from your Kenyan family. We trust that you are doing well in Him.

“… you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this Man's blood on us” Acts 5:28. That cannot be said of us in Kisumu yet, but we have the right workforce using the available resources to accomplish the Lord’s will.

“Very evangelistic minded students,” that’s my evaluation of the KSOP second class so far. It’s amazing how the second class of students is taking seriously evangelism and pulpit preaching. Led by Elias Omollo, the students have been knocking doors and that has led to great Bible classes established and visitors coming to our worship services for the last four Sundays.

One of the families that they studied with astonished them when the man of the house declared, “You have answered all my questions accurately by the Bible, what must I do to be saved?” We pray the family will obey the gospel soon.   

Two former students, Joseph and Jacob, that graduated from the first class are camping in a small center near Mumias town preaching in a village and have been leading worship services. They intend to win more to Christ and plant Lord’s church. Thus far, two have been baptized and seven adults are assembling every first day of the week.

Nixon, also a former KSOP graduate, has been actively involved in the Lord’s work, joining the new students at KSOP for evangelism and preaching at Hellena court.

Korir, another KSOP graduate, wrote on October 13th, “The Lord added three souls to His kingdom yesterday, much thanks to God for that.”  And on October 26th, he wrote again, “The Lord added two souls to His kingdom, thanks to GOD.” This is just to mention a few.

The men are in the Lord’s field and working. Thank you for your prayers and assistance to enable this.

We are doing well with the classes at KSOP and everything is according to schedule. We expect the short course teacher at the end of the week, Obadiah Omutele, who will teach Personal Evangelism.

God bless your great work in the Kingdom.

His servant,
Charles Ogutu

Despite The Grave Challenges, BVBIU Continues To Make A Difference...

Hello dear brothers, families and churches.

The situation in Ukraine is still tense and difficult. The military actions continue to take place. On November 2, DNR and LNR had their elections, and Russia acknowledged this new government on these territories. Now DNR (as their leaders proclaim) is a separate country, which will have its own financial, taxing, military and administrative systems. Gorlovka is on the other side of the front, and more than likely, we won’t be able to return to our town any time soon. The process might take several years. Even now many people are moving out of that territory, leaving their homes, jobs, and businesses. There are several humanitarian aid missions that try to help refugees and those who stayed on the territory occupied by the insurgents. I urge you to pray with us for the peace in Ukraine.

The situation is becoming more stable in other parts of Ukraine. People are longing for peace; they want political and economical reforms. We believe in the better future of our country and are willing to help it in any way we can. 

Church of Christ
For two months and a half, we have been having services. The church consists mostly of students, local Christians and several families who moved from eastern Ukraine. Church services are held in Russian, though many of us are trying to speak Ukrainian. It’s difficult for us to change languages, though many of us heard and understood both of them since childhood. Also we have midweek Bible classes, Bible classes for kids and youth group meetings. Step by step, people in the neighborhood get to know about the church; they know that the church of Christ and the Bible Institute now rent the place, which used to be a store. Last week BV students had practice in evangelizing. Most of the students stayed in Ternopil, and some went to Dnepropetrovsk. Those who stayed in Ternopil were divided into four groups: some stood with the Christian literature display and others went around the city, giving invitations to the church services and making new contacts. How wonderful it was to see two guests at the Sunday service. Also we have two more kids in our Bible School for kids. We will try to do everything to let more people hear the gospel and come to God. 

Bear Valley Bible Institute
The school is doing quite well. These people taught classes in October: Jim Sherman, Dennis Curd, Terry Harmon, Victor Semikoz, Vitaliy Rodichev, and I. Terry Harmon and Vitaliy Rodichev taught classes via Skype. Of course, it’s impossible to find a good substitute for live communication, but it is a better way of having classes at school for now. We thank our American brothers for helping us buy some very needed things for the school: chairs, heaters, microwave, and a computer. Of course, it’s very difficult to get all at once, but God blesses us to have what is necessary. Many Ukrainian teachers express their wish for us to move closer to them. We think about that option, and the most suitable city for such move would be Dnepropetrovsk. It’s a big city with good infrastructure, airport, and what is more important it’s a safe distance from military actions, yet close to where most of our teachers live. Also there is a nice building there; it’s where our graduate, Alexander (Sasha) Rodichev preaches.  

We have also managed to fix the video connection with Dan Owen via Polycom system. We couldn’t find a repairperson for a long time, but because of the documents with instructions about Polycom setup in Russian language – we were able to fix it.

There is another young man from Dnepropetrovsk who wants to join our program in November; his name is Klim. God blesses us with students who are willing to dedicate their lives to preaching the gospel.  

Students express their gratitude to our American brothers for their financial help and to the church of Christ in Ivano-Frankivsk for the humanitarian aid in the form of blankets and clothes.   

We are grateful for your prayers and support in our ministry. Spreading the sound doctrine is the most important task given to the disciples of Jesus Christ. God bless you.

Your brother and co-worker,
Dennis Sopelnik

To see Dennis’ report with pictures, please click here.

Another Encouraging Angle Of The Recent Work In Nepal...

From the first of October to the fifth, we had a youth Bible camp at the Nepal Centre for Biblical Studies (NCBS). We had youth from all over the country including some from India. We had around sixty people or more. The camp was really encouraging as well as fun for all the youth. We had some of the youth give classes at the camp. Including myself, some of the other youth that gave the Bible lessons were Prakash and Mithun (current student at NCBS). Brother Gajendra also gave some lessons. The camp was very much appreciated by all the youth and there was a positive response from all those attending the camp. Most of the youth were in tears at the end of the camp when it was time to return home.

About a week after the Bible camp, Barsha Rajani and I traveled to East Nepal to visit as well as have Bible studies at the homes of the various youth that attended the camp. On October 15, the three of us took a bus to Surunga, Jhapa. We arrived at the home of Brother Bharat around 9:30 pm and stayed there the night. The next morning, we went to brother Shanti’s house in Birtamod for Bible class. There we met up with brothers Gajendra, Surya, Parsuram and Deepak, who had traveled earlier to India for Bible classes. That evening we had an evening devotion at brother Bharat’s nephew’s home. The next morning, we had a Bible encouragement class at the same place. There were a lot of non- Christians too so we got share the Gospel with them. We also visited some wonderful places in Surunga.

On October 18, Saturday, the three of us along with the brothers from Kathmandu, traveled to Dharan. We got to visit some beautiful places in Dharan that day. That evening, we had a Bible class at the home of one of the youth that attended the youth camp. The next morning we had our Sunday worship at the Church building in Dharan. We spent the day with all the children that we met at the youth camp. That evening we had bible study at the home of another youth who attended the camp.

Early the next morning, the rest of us took a bus to Rajni’s house at Lalbandhi. We visited her family and had a devotion class that evening. We stayed there one night and then we traveled to Hetauda the next day to Arun’s (former student of NCBS, currently taking a Bible course in India) house. We had a family Bible class there as well.

On October 22, Wednesday, we traveled by bus to the home of brother Chandra Prakash (former student at NCBS) in Kalikatar. On the way, we also stopped at Sauraha, Chitwan for a boat ride and a short tour of the jungle. We arrived at Kalikatar in the late evening. The next day we had Bible class at the Church building at Kalikatar. That afternoon, Brother Gajendra and I also went higher up in the hills to the village of some of the current students at NCBS( Dil Bahadur, Surendra, Khadka Bahadur and Imm Bahadur). We met their families and returned back to brother Chandra Prakash’s house.

On October 24, Friday, we headed back home to Kathmandu. 

The trip was a wonderful and encouraging experience for the three of us. We had a lot of fun traveling to various beautiful places, meeting youth from various parts of the country along with their families, and especially being able to have bible classes at different places. We look forward to doing this again in the future if God is willing. I have attached a few pictures of our trip along with this report.

Last but not least, I would like to thank all the brothers and sisters in Christ in Bear Valley for their continued support and encouragement. This trip would not have been possible without your help. May God bless all of you. 

Thank you all very much,
Roshan Rana

Approaching Graduation Anticipates Great Attendance In Cameroon...

Dearest in Christ,

Greetings from your brothers and sisters here in Cameroon. God is faithful to us. We are doing great here, even though many are sick because of the change in climate now.

Our students continue to grow and they make their preparation for graduation. Many of our students have made invitation cards for their graduation.

This year we are expecting a big crowd because of the number of those who will be graduating. During the alpha graduation, we graduated 17 students and those that came to attend the graduation was 1352 people. This year we are going to graduate 26 students, by the grace of God, and 23 new students may be the population we are expecting if the economic hardship of Cameroon will not stop many to attend from distance places.

As I write this report, our students who went out for weekend evangelism are back, as they reached out to souls and also use that opportunity to give out their invitations to invite many to come to Wotutu.

God continues to bless the prison ministry as two souls were added today again. Wow, the brethren are still eager to get some correspondent courses, as they prepare themselves for study in the school of preaching.

We are able to show the work here, as many continue to grow in our congregation and work. This month we are dealing with the theme “Spiritual Check-Up,” giving opportunity to our Christians to check themselves again and again (2 Co. 13:5).

Plans
We are making preparation for the annual Bible lectureship of the churches of Christ in Cameroon, which will take place the 25th to the 30th of November, but our congregation and students will return to Wotutu on the 28th because elder Randy and wife will be entering Cameroon on the 29th to teach “The Pastoral Epistles,” which will be the last course for our students before going into the field. Keep the students in your prayers and elder Randy and their trip to Cameroon.

Appreciations
God bless you and keep you strong. Thanks for all that you do towards the growth of the work here.

God bless you.

Elangwe and family
By His grace director CBIW

Seeing The Demonstrations Of God's Hand At Work...

Each week that goes by brings us closer to the end of another year and the beginning of a new one. With only two months left in 2014 there is much to reflect on from the year past and all the schools accomplished. Between now and the new year, information will be collected to share with everyone about the achievements of the work in each location. Based on the information from 2013 this will be an exciting time. The program is growing and the level of communication continues to improve.

New reports for the week give a glimpse of the information that will inform the year-end report. The encouragement received from reading about the sacrifices the staff and students are willing to make, the dedication demonstrated by each, and the love that flows from their efforts to share the gospel with others, makes this an incredible opportunity to change the world. 

The work continues by the grace of God and each of you are an instrument in the hands of the Almighty to see the continuation of this work. The fellowship we share as co-workers, together with God, insures the success of the gospel going forth into every nation. Our plans for future development increase the ability the extension program provides in going even further into all the world. We look forward to sharing news about this growth in the years ahead.

We all know there is power in prayer and we ask you to be praying with us and for us as we expand the work in 2015 and beyond. Our God continues to be faithful in answering prayer for this work. We know everyone has seen the demonstration of God’s hand at work. Thank you in advance for all you do.

Now on to the other reports...

Coordinator Updates
Reports from the coordinators are now located on the website, under Staff Reports. The address is http://www.wetrainpreachers.com/extension-schools/

Read the latest report from Tony Johnson by clicking here.

Read the latest report from Donnie Estep by clicking here.

Read the latest report from Gary Fallis by clicking here.

Read the latest report from Howell Ferguson by clicking here.

Extension Reports 

Students Near The End Of Their Studies: While students near graduation in Cameroon, their efforts to reach out with the gospel continue to see fruit as souls are added to the church.

Congregations Get Help From Uganda School Of Evangelism Students: A decision to help local congregations encourages the brethren in Uganda and gives students experience.

Seven Years And Counting In Cambodia: The years have passed quickly for Phanat Ouch, as he begins his eighth year of work. Phanat reflects on the benefit of his time in Cambodia.

Recent Break In Nepal Leads To Fruitful Service: A recent break from classes in Nepal brought encouraging fellowship, strengthen to congregations, and souls added to the kingdom.

Seminar On Autonomy And Cooperation In Ghana: The Southern Institute of Biblical Studies in Nsawam, Ghana recently hosted a seminar needed to help strengthen the church in Ghana.

Ten Conversions And Eight Restorations In Nigeria: The report from Nigeria is filled with news about graduates, an illness with brother Makinde, and the increase provided by God.

A Thanksgiving Challenge Worth Considering: Examining the needs in Arusha, coupled with a matching gift, make this a “thanksgiving challenge” worth taking time to read.

Missing Home? Think Again From This Perspective: The Gaines’ family prepares for their furlough and provides an interesting perspective about what they miss from home.

Final Thoughts 
One closing word of thanks to each of you for continuing to support the work of extension training. This support involves your prayers, encouragement, time, talent, and finances. We are constantly amazed at your willingness to give whatever it takes to fulfill the task of preaching the gospel throughout the world. We love you all.

God bless
Bob

Missing Home? Think Again From This Perspective...

Furlough is just around the corner, so we are naturally thinking excitedly about getting back to the U.S.  People often ask us, “What do you miss most about home?” The biggest and most obvious thing is family and friends. There is just no way to quantify what it is like to leave them behind, and we absolutely can’t wait to see them again. But aside from people, here is a list (in no particular order) of five things that I miss most about life in the States.

1.  Reliable Electricity – When the electricity goes out I feel so powerless! It’s not really a big deal at first. We just get out the lanterns and continue our business. It doesn’t even scare the kids anymore. However, when we hit a stretch where there are long power outages for several days in a row it really, really gets old… fast. I’m actually sitting in the dark of a power outage as I write this (maybe why this made #1 on the list). We do have a generator, but unfortunately it has been broken more often than it has worked since we got here.

On the other hand – We do have electricity a lot of the time. I can’t say the same for many of the people here. 

2.  Clean Water – Boiling water to drink or cook with is a chore that has to be done a couple of times a day. After it boils then it has to cool and be filtered before we drink it. When we wash dishes (by hand of course), we have to rinse them in bleach water to make sure that microorganisms don’t get left behind. The same goes for washing all produce that we buy. Again, it is not really that big of a deal, but it does get annoying.

One the other hand – We do have reliable plumbing that brings water right to our faucets every time. I don’t have to go far down the road to see people without plumbing at all. They go to a public water supply and fill buckets with water to use. Their toilets simply empty into a hole beneath the outhouse. 

3.  Blending In – It is easy to tell that we’re not from around here. We stick out. Every time we venture into public we draw eyes and attention. I can’t walk down the road without children pointing and yelling, “Mzungu!” That’s the Swahili word for a white person. That’s novel and cute at first, but does get old after a while. People charge us more in the market because they assume money is no object for a mzungu. We get asked for financial help constantly by both friends and strangers because people assume we can help. Sometimes it would be really nice to not have the color of our skin be the first thing (sometimes it seems the only thing) that people see about us. I miss walking down the street without a mob of people trying to sell me things because they assume that I’m a tourist. I miss blending in occasionally.

On the other hand – Our standing out does open doors for the gospel. Sometimes people will listen to us, when they wouldn’t listen to a local. And we often do have the money to help, which is a HUGE blessing. I really love having the opportunity to help those who aren’t likely to find help elsewhere. 

4.  Fast Food – I don’t mean the taste of fast food. I like the taste of the food here just fine. I mean the speed and convenience of fast food. When traveling or just having a busy day, it would be really nice to have a McDonald’s value meal, being in and out with a meal to go in less than 10 minutes. Here if you eat out, then you probably need to allow for 2 hours almost anywhere you go. Things just move at a slower pace, and people don’t get in a hurry. That’s kind of nice SOMETIMES, but other times you have other things to do.

On the other hand – We have plenty of food. It may come slowly, but it is coming. We’re not missing meals or going hungry. I don’t have to travel far at all to see people who have to worry a lot more about their next meal than I do. 

5.  Traffic – Driving in town feels kind of like a video game – a very real and dangerous game. The rules are just suggestions. Two lanes can easily become four or more. Motorcycles swarm around and through the traffic, operating on a completely different set of guidelines than larger vehicles. It is not unusual that while I’m passing a vehicle for another vehicle to pass me. In the meantime, pedestrians are crossing anywhere they want. Rush hour is beyond stressful, and nighttime driving is just unreasonably dangerous. I can’t wait to get back the land of reasonable traffic patterns and somewhat sane drivers.

On the other hand – We are fortunate enough to have a good vehicle. Most people have to ride on the dala dalas (crowded public transport vans driven by crazed maniacs) and piki pikis (motorcycle taxis driven by crazed maniacs). Meanwhile, we have reliable transportation at our disposal 24 hours a day. What a luxury!

It is hard to feel sorry for yourself for very long here. Every time I think I’ve made a sacrifice for God, I encounter people who didn’t have those blessings to begin with. Every sacrifice, inconvenience, and annoyance has ultimately been well worth it to see the powerful ways that God is at work here. It really is an honor to be His servant wherever He may send me.

Daniel Gaines

A Thanksgiving Challenge Worth Considering...

Greetings Fellow Servants:

We want to say thank you so very much for your prayers for God’s Kingdom work here in Tanzania. Your prayers are being heard and God is truly giving the increase. This is a Very Special Short Report, as you will read.

This is the time of year we start looking, planning, and budgeting for the year to come. We present to you, our friends and supporters with our “Thanksgiving Challenge.” We, as Americans, have been blessed with opportunities like few others in this world. We are a very blessed people of God and with these blessings comes much responsibility. As you consider your giving for the holidays and the year to come we plead with you to continue your prayers and support for God’s work through the Tanzania Mission effort. 

Also, we have some really GREAT NEWS: We just received news from some very dear friends and supporters of God’s Tanzania Mission effort with an amazing “Challenge.” This good brother and sister in Christ have committed $57,500 in matching funds for every dollar donated to God’s work through Tanzania Missions! That’s correct, for every dollar you donate (toward the Thanksgiving Challenge), they will match it, dollar for dollar. The best “two for one deal” I can imagine. 

What this means is, the gospel will be preached bigger and better in the coming months, meaning more and more souls will be saved. We NEED YOU and we NEED YOUR HELP. I want to give you a short list of needs we have, that the work might be all it should be in the coming months. Please consider these as you contemplate giving, that others might be saved:

•We need your prayers most of all. 

•We need to make up a monthly short fall at the Andrew Connally School of Preaching.

•We need to build a meeting house at two locations: Ngordoto and Njiro Chini.

•We need to purchase a van for the ACSOP that our students might be able to go out on weekends and evangelize and work with local congregations, gaining much needed experience and knowledge. 

•We need Bibles.

•We need to print Bible tracts, correspondence courses, and other material. 

•We (Cy & Stephanie) need travel funds for our furlough trip. Also, we need help monthly to make up a short-fall we have for our health insurance needs. 

Brothers and sisters in Christ, we thank you. We love you for partnering with us in the greatest cause on earth, that being “making disciples.” Our decision to help, to do, to give is a matter of life and death. The spiritual well being of countless souls weigh in the balance. What will we do? Please help us reach the $115,000 challenge ($57,500 plus matching funds). 

The Challenge: Please Help Us - Help Them - Help Themselves! To God be the glory, Amen. 

Note: Any donations sent in to meet this challenge, please note on the memo line: “Thanksgiving-Challenge.” These funds will be matched.

In Him,
Cy, Stephanie & Granny

Ten Conversions And Eight Restorations In Nigeria...

Brethren,

Good morning from UCH (University College Hospital), Yemetu Aladorin Annex, Ibadan.

Brethren, the doctor here now declares me okay! I was rushed here early Tuesday morning by my wife due to my inability to breath well as the result of stress coupled with rainfall that fell on me at Ikorodu - Lagos state last Saturday.

I thank all the SWSE foundation members from the Lagos, Ogun and Ibadan and the students for their phone calls, prayers, and visit.

Brethren, I thought the end had come on Tuesday morning, but to my surprise I was able to come back alive after being admitted into the emergency session of this new annex of UC Hospital and being treated as a Governor in UCH with Salbutamol sulphate electric machine treatment and so on.

Brethren, I thank God for your prayers, love, and concern that I was able to live above 50 years. I was 50 years on April 22, 2014, to the glory of God. Please remember me daily in your prayers (Eph. 6:18-19).

The six students with me in Ibadan for their Vocational Training evangelized Otunolode and Olukotun villages of Lagelu Local Government, Oyo state on Saturday, November 1, 2014 between 8:30 am through 12:00 pm. On Saturday evening, they were used in visiting some of our erring brethren and young converts, while those in Osun state with brother Kayode Solomon Eniafe evangelized Ikoyi and Baale -Ayoo on November 1, 2014 and two brethren reported to be restored after leaving the church for years due to the problems and trials of life.

On Sunday, November 2, 2014, one of the SWSE students, named Idowu Segun, taught on “Combating Heresies from the Book of Colossians,” while I admonished the church at Onikokoro  / Gbongudu on “The Key to Walking on the Mountain Top” (Heb.12:1-2).

Brethren, brother Matthew Odey, one of our BVBI students, and presently the evangelist working with Maryland congregation, Lagos state reported the conversion of five souls in October. Brother Matthew Idowu, one of SWSE - Agege, Lagos campus, reported the conversion of three souls and brother Abiola Joseph Olusoji, one of the evangelists of the Agege congregation, and one of SWSE Ibadan campus instructors, reported the conversion of two souls. Brother Mfon Etim, one of the SWSE graduates and the coordinator of our new campus at Ikorodu-Lagos state, reported the restoration of eight brethren at the new congregation in Oworo-Lagos and the rapid growth of the just planted congregation now rises to 65 in attendance as of October 26 ,2014.

Brethren, the SWSE Ibadan resumes for its second semester on November 7, 2014, Lord's willing, with 15 students for diploma courses and 13 for the advanced BVBI certificate program, and five instructors at the Ibadan campus, plus the computer instructor (to make the total six). Brother Guda Mishi, minister of the University of Ibadan congregation, and a Degree holder in Bible subjects from the School of Biblical studies, Jos, Plateau state, will be our visiting instructor on November 24-28, 2014 teaching on the book of Romans for the whole week.

Beloved, we thank you all for your partnership and brotherly love and it 's our fervent prayer that the Lord of blessing will continue blessing our joint effort in Christ name, amen.

Happy Lord's day to you all!

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Makinde Ebens Olufemi
(Founder &  Director of Studies)
Southwest School of Evangelism (SWSE), Ibadan & Lagos satellite campuses

Seminar On Autonomy And Cooperation In Ghana...

Besides [SIBS] main objective to train men to preach the gospel, it has also become our established prerogative to defend the truth of the gospel. In that regard, the [SIBS] administration has deemed it necessary to organize a periodic study program on current issues affecting the growth of the church. Presently, the need to maintain the scriptural organization of the Lord’s church here cannot be over-emphasized.

FIRST [SIBS] LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

Considering the trend in which the church is moving at this time, [SIBS] decided on the theme “Autonomy and the Churches of Christ,” which we thought would be an appropriate study for the brotherhood. Apparently, the church is coming to the crossroads in our organization where some are agitating for the need for kind of “central overseers” for the church. The seminar, organized by [SIBS], sought to address this issue by teaching on how churches could independently exist under their respective local leaders, but harmoniously work together without any central authority. The issue of congregational autonomy has become a subject of debate among the brotherhood for some time now. Under this theme, the following topics were discussed:  “Does the National Registration of Churches of Christ in Ghana Affect Congregational Autonomy?” and “How Can Autonomous Congregations of The Lord’s Church Co-operate And Work Together?”

This important seminar was held in an uncompleted auditorium without a roof top. We just had tents and were thankful it had not rained. Local church leaders from six out of the ten regions of the country attended the seminar and there were over one hundred and twenty participants. The principal speakers were: brothers Steve Ashcraft, the coordinator for [SIBS], and Ken Kesse, an elder of the church at Bomso, Kumasi, the second largest congregation in Ghana and a pioneer evangelist.

Some of the participants who attended the seminar were of the view that such an insightful forum should be organized bi-annually to not only inform the brotherhood of new teachings showing up periodically, but also to warn the brotherhood of dangers towards another apostasy.

School took a brief recess from weeks of classroom study to visit with family members and get involved in some practical work with some other congregations.

Please, continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Seth Osae-Larbi

Recent Break In Nepal Leads To Fruitful Service...

Greetings to you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May the grace of God, love, and peace always be with you all.

It is good to write some words from NCBS. We participated in a five day youth camp Oct. 1-5 and fifteen days of a long vacation trip began from Oct. 10-24. I am writing a brief report from our trip. It was good and enjoyable for all. Brother Parsuram, Deepak, Surya, and three youths Roshan, Barsha, and Rajani, were with us from Kathmandu.

10th Oct. - We reached at Nagarkata, West Bengal, India and had an evening Bible study with them. Brothers Praju and Samul are the preachers of that congregation. We have four students from that area. Our students are showing good examples to them.

11th Oct. - A day Bible study at Nagarkata. Different lessons were presented by our teachers. Three souls were added into the Christ. Everybody was encouraged from class.

12th Oct. - We did worship service at two different places of our Christian community. It was so good.

13th Oct. - We traveled toward the Northern part of India called Mirik, the tea state. It is on a hillside. The climate was so cold. Brother Kanchan is leading the congregation. Three families are gathering for fellowship and worship service. They are good Christians. We received a warm welcome and shown good hospitality.

14th Oct. - We reached another congregation in a place called Sambalbung. This is in Nepal and touches the Indian border. Kanchan is leading this small congregation. We had two hours of Bible study with their family members.

15th Oct. - We returned back to Birtamod, Jhapa. We had evening Bible study at Brother Shanti's home with their family.

16th Oct. - We had a half-day Bible study at Birtamod. Christians were gathered from surrounding areas. We did our best to encourage them through word of God. Roshan, Barsha and Rajani joined with us from Kathmandu. Their college is closed for national holiday. They encouraged a lot of the youth. 

17th Oct. - We went to visit Brother Cornelius at Mangalbare. He is a preacher. We have recently constructed new Church building. We went to observe and encourage them. Brother Jerry Golphenee helped to construct the building. We are really thankful to brother Jerry. The younger brother of Bharat Rayamajhi constructed a new house.  We had a house dedication program at Surunga on that day.

18th Oct. - We traveled to Dharan. It took three hours by local bus. After reaching there we had some free time. So, we went to visit the Dharan hillside. We had an evening Bible study and fellowship meal with one of the families. They are a wonderful Christian family.

19th Oct. - We had Sunday morning worship service at Dharan. Brother Parsuram and Deepak returned back to Kathmandu after lunch. They had their family obligations. We had an evening Bible study and dinner with another family. Their love, hospitality, and fellowship are wonderful.

20th Oct. - Surya, Roshan, Barsha, Rajani and I travel to Lanbandhi, where graduated student, Ramesh Majhi, works. We stayed one night there. We had an evening Bible study with Hindu people.

21st Oct. - We went to Hetauda from Lalbandhi. It is 3 hours travel. We reached the house of Brother Arun's mother and father. They welcomed us. We had a Bible study with their family including some Hindu and denominations. Brother Ezekiel (graduated student) and Sajan (current student) joined us.

22nd Oct. - We left Hetauda and moved toward Brother Chandra's home. We went to Chitwan National Park for a two hour visit. It is on the way. We reached his home and had an evening Bible study.

23rd Oct. - There was a half-day Bible study at Kalikatar, where Brother Chandra is leading congregation. Members are increasing. There grew to 20 members within 2 years. He is doing a good work. Please kindly pray for his health. The doctor is going to do an operation soon. We held an evening visit program at our current student's home village.

24th Oct. - We returned back to Kathmandu.

What we achieved:

a) Christian fellowship, unity, cooperation and encouragement.
b) Sharing and caring for each other.
c) Tried to solve their immediate problems and needs.
d) Got some new students for the next group for class.
e) Some relaxing and refreshment.

What we need:
Building for worship service and other activities at India. It is our urgent need. If we were able to construct, it will encourage our current students.

Thank you all for your prayers and help.

Brother in Christ
Gajendra Deshar

Seven Years And Counting In Cambodia...

"The seven year itch" is what they call the time period where most marriages begin to fail. It's a time when either or both people start to decline in their feelings for each other. This phraseology doesn’t just apply to marriage, but to work as well. 

This month marks my 7th year as a missionary here in Siem Reap, Cambodia and I am hardly "itching." I love what I do more today than I ever did! I thank God for allowing me to be used in this part of the world. As I reflect on the fruit of my labors here, I can’t help but to be excited! I want to thank all of you who played a role in helping me and the ministry grow to where it is now. 

We started from scratch in 2007 and now the school is on its third graduating class! We've lost a few people along the way, but the ones that endure and remains are the ones we call family. It is this family that I am excited about. I truly believe that the church that meets at Siem Reap has grown to where she is now is because of two things. One, God gave the increase through sound Bible teachings via the International Bible Institute of Siem Reap and two, the opportunity that God provides in doing good works via Hannah's Hope Children's Home. 

It's so easy for me to report the number of baptisms, Bible studies, graduating students, and how many orphans we currently have, but numbers can be deceiving. Numbers do not give the complete picture of things. It gives an indication, but not the whole picture of what's going on. For those who've visited the work here, you know what I am talking about. 

Hopefully you see the love that we have for one another, the sacrifices that we make for each other, the forgiving mindset to work things out with each other, and many other intangible things that numbers do not reveal. We strive to live out the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ as laid out in the New Testament. That is what gets me excited and I can see many good things happening in the future of the church here. I look forward to sharing them with you and ask that you keep us in your prayers as we do you! Thank you once again for your love and support.

Our family of Christ enjoyed a great meal together after our hard work in building the bridge to the entrance of the church/school building.

Phanat

To see the picture of the brethren, please click here.