Category Archives: Ministry

May 1st was Labor Day

Posted on May 16, 2019 by danforth

Yes, it was 2 weeks ago, but we did celebrate Labor Day with the CEFA employees.  We had a nice meal and Roy gave a quick but very encouraging talk.  Oh, how I love gozo!!  Some years they have a

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Bookkeeping!

Posted on April 18, 2019 by danforth

Jeff S. is our field accountant, and he recently ran an internal audit on my CAR bookkeeping.  Since Roy and I are the only Covenant missionaries in CAR, one of us has to be treasurer.  Guess who gets the job? 

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Teaching basic first aid

Posted on April 2, 2019 by danforth

I was asked to teach a first aid session to our church’s interns.  These young adults have chosen to take from 1-2 years to train in and explore the many different projects and possibilities the church and Genesis have to

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Safe child care and first aid for Genesis Hope’s baby home

Posted on April 2, 2019 by danforth

It has been a privilege to go to Genesis’ orphanage and help the caretakers know some child care, first aid and what to do in an emergency.  They actually surprised me with what they already know, regarding safety and just

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Please pray for favor for our Cameroonian visas

Posted on March 19, 2019 by danforth

We have sent our passports and visa applications to the High Commission of Cameroon in Pretoria, and we are hoping and praying for favor, that we will indeed receive the 6 month multiple entry visas that we’re applying for.   We

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Luke in South Africa

Posted on March 12, 2019 by danforth

Our good friend and missionary colleague, Luke Turk, came from Cameroon last week to stay for a short while with us in South Africa.  He had injured his arm in December, had surgery, and because of a concern about the

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Our church family

Posted on March 2, 2019 by danforth

I love our church, it is a welcoming place, a place where we can worship God and learn more about how to navigate our everyday life with God at the heart of it.  I love the crazy diversity, with all

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Happy 14th birthday, Genesis Care Centre

Posted on March 2, 2019 by danforth

What a blessing to be able to work at the Genesis Care Centre , helping out in the nursing director’s office with whatever lightens their load of work.  I also love going in to the wards and just visiting with

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Unrest continues, in spite of peace talks

Posted on March 2, 2019 by danforth

Twice over last month, our Fulani cattle caretaker, “I”, had to move the cattle off the CEFA farm to safer pastures, as the bandits/rebels of months’ past are back again.  I’s wife and children have now moved back across the

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Back helping again at the Care Centre

Posted on January 31, 2019 by danforth

I’ve been thoroughly enjoying helping out at the care center, whether it be employee health screening, visiting the patients with a dear friend, or doing mundane tasks that free up time for the nursing director and her assistant.  I sometimes

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