Monthly Archives: December 2012

On a lighter note, how about a white elephant gift exchange?

Posted on December 31, 2012 by danforth

In the midst of celebrating the deep joy of Christmas and having oodles of guests – at one point we were 45 people instead of our normal 13! – we have been having goofy fun as well. Here is the …

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Please pray for C.A.R.

Posted on December 31, 2012 by danforth

This is a map of the Central African Republic that was sent out by ICDI before Christmas. I have added a couple of advances, circled in orange, made by the rebels since the map was sent out. There is talk …

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Merry Christmas!! Really!!!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by danforth

We are thankful to be children of the true King, thankful to be where we are, though that could change in the near future. You may be aware of advancing rebel forces in our country, but we want to reassure …

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Please pray for peace for C.A.R.

Posted on December 20, 2012 by danforth

We have been hearing reports about towns in the north and east of our country of residence, Central African Republic, being taken by rebels, with their troops approaching the capital. Some reports have them about 300 kilometers from Bangui. We …

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Independence Day Parade

Posted on December 20, 2012 by danforth

The Central African Republic’s Independence Day is December 1st, but due to circumstances surrounding the visit of the nation’s president to a town a day’s drive from us, our celebration at Gamboula was postponed until December 15th. The parade was …

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A brand new Noren in the world!

Posted on December 20, 2012 by danforth

Sunday night, just before midnight, after a panic prep (because the labor progressed so rapidly) by Dr. Tim and minimal help from Aleta, Esther Elikia was born in the guesthouse next door to Danforths at Gamboula. The mom, Mary, is …

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Our buddy Yugudxxa

Posted on December 20, 2012 by danforth

Please pray for this man, son of Chief T. A few years back, he was kidnapped and held for $11,000 ransom. The family scraped together the money and he was freed, and your prayers had a part in that. That …

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Santa Lucia

Posted on December 14, 2012 by danforth

What a nice surprise! In the morning, on Dec. 13th, along came Ruth Noren with a beautiful white “dress” (her mommy’s blouse, I think!) and a candle and some yummy sweet bread and butter to share! In the photo is …

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CEFA board meeting went well!

Posted on December 9, 2012 by danforth

Baba Zokoe, president of the CEFA board and ex cabinet member of C.A.R., arrived safely from the capital after a 14 hour rough road trip. He was the only member out of 6 present who had to travel more than …

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