Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Unlike Narnia where there was always winter and never Christmas, here in Cameroon we have Christmas every year but never winter snows. We’re hot, dry, and sunny with harmattan dust dimming the bright sun. Yet we rejoice in the birth of God’s son, whose brilliance is never dimmed
For December praise God with us for:
1. Praise God the work has been going well on the new hostel – floor was poured Dec. 22, walls going up the first of the new year.
2. A safe trip for Covenant missionaries Paul & Sheryl Noren and Marta Klein who drove here from Congo via Central African Rep. The trip went well.
3. The dedication of the New Testament in the Noni language. Praise God that He now speaks directly to the Noni people. Praise too, for the ministry of RFIS (among other mission services) that made this possible, by taking care of the educational needs of the missionary translator family.
4. A great vacation trip to the beach in Kribi, Cameroon Dec. 27 to Jan. 2. So thankful for safe travels both ways.
For January pray with us for:
1. A good break from school and work, then a strong start to the 2nd semester January 15.
2. January 9 to February 10 Janet will be helping to orient new missionaries. One of my responsibilities will be to work with children of new missionary families. Pray for creative ideas, good communication and preparation in advance of a couple discussions I’m leading for adults.
3. In January Covenant World Relief director, Dave Husby and 3 others are coming through Yaoundé to visit Central African Republic. Pray for their travels and documentation. They were not given multiple entry visas that were requested, so transit visas will be needed for their return trip Jan. 18. Also pray for God’s purpose to be fulfilled in this trip.
4. Safe and secure travel for others coming back to Cameroon and CAR after furloughs, and for travel back from villages of service to school.
May the Lord bless you in the New Year!
