Spring break, Easter celebration, Ben’s last session of FES (the home school cooperative with missionary kids from far and wide), visitors, and ridiculous issues with power and water: what a month!  Our electricity has been cut off several times – but we rely on Him who is All Powerful;  the city water has been shut off for days – but we have life from the Living Water.  Still, we’d appreciate prayer for our utilities to be more consistent!  Here are more items of praise and prayer.

For April praise God with us:

1.  For a refreshing time at the beach in Limbe, Cameroon over spring break.  We got to see a part of the country we’d not visited before, and we’re very grateful for safe travels. 

2.  That Michelle got over her bout of malaria quite quickly.

3.  That much progress continues on the construction of the new UBAC Hostel.  Roof is on, door and window frames are in, walls being plastered, and we’re starting to choose floor tiles etc.  See details at the Hostel Construction blog. http://www.ubachostelconstruction.blogspot.com/

4.  For a good visit from Letha Kerl (Regional Coordinator) and Lana Heinrich (short term missions coordinator).  Lana was able to see, first hand, current and potential ministries here in Cameroon so she can better advise those considering serving here.

For May Pray with us for:

1.  TEACHERS!!!!!   We are still short several teachers for Middle School and High School.  Many current teachers are either coming up to a furlough year or will complete their short term assignments.  Pray for new teachers to come.

2.  May is a very busy month for schools everywhere; RFIS is no exception.  Pray for preparation of awards ceremonies, banquets, appreciation celebrations for staff, AP exams and preparation for finals.

3.  For continued progress on the UBAC Hostel construction.  By the end of June we hope to have the hostel moved in to its new location.

4.  For Roy and Aleta Danforth and new missionaries Joshua & Lori Shinar who are due to arrive in Yaounde May 22.  Danforths will go on to their ministry in Gamboula, CAR while the Shinars will head north in Cameroon for a few weeks of intro to Fulani language and culture in preparation for their ministry in CAR.

5.  For 2 men who have been unjustly imprisoned.  Pray for their freedom.

6.  For my friend Edna whose baby is due any day.

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