Praises for March

1. March 15 David and Debbie Williams flew from Congo to Yaounde safely.  They met up with Sharon Davis and have been traveling with her throughout the NW Region of Cameroon visiting ministries Sharon has been involved with in her 2 year term here.
2. We are thankful that Baxter Swenson had not yet arrived in Cameroon when he exhibited symptoms of heart problems.  Thankfully this happened in the Belgian airport, and our Covenant mission friends were able to meet him and Margie in a local hospital.  The Swensons were on their way to Cameroon to visit various ministries and attend our Covenant Africa Fellowship, but ended up spending 10 days in Belgium before returning to Chicago.
3. Praise God for protection of missionary and national friends in Central African Republic when the rebel group Seleka took over the country on Palm Sunday.
4. Praise God for progress on the duplex construction.  This month the trusses went up and soon the roof will be complete.  Thankfully God has protected the workers – no injuries yet.

Prayer Requests for April

1. April 1-5 all Covenant missionaries in Africa will meet together for Covenant Fellowship at Kribi, Cameroon.  Pray for a good time of fellowship and spiritual renewal.
2. Pray for the Wycliffe missionaries in Cameroon who will also have their annual retreat and business meetings the first part of April.  In the past few months 2 missionaries have died unexpectedly.  Pray for a good time of grieving together, spiritual renewal and fellowship.
3. Pray for those who have had to leave their homes in Central African Republic due to rebel take over.  Pray that the looting will stop and order be restored.  Pray for emotional healing for those who were traumatized or shaken by the events of the past few days.
4. Pray for continued good progress on the duplex construction.  The trusses are up and metal roofing will go on next.  Then we can begin to finish at least one side.  Pray the funds stretch till at least one side of the duplex is finished.
5. Pray for a French family (3 adults, 4 children) who were kidnapped in the Far North Region of Cameroon in February.  Most recent news from them in March is that they are suffering from heat to which they are not accustomed, health is declining, and their spirits are low.  The French family are believers.  Pray for their safety and release; and pray that the kidnappers’ hearts will change.  Pray that the Lord will fulfill his purpose through this terrifying event.  (PS. They are friends of friends, and we are far from their location, and not in any danger ourselves.  So pray for them and do not be concerned for us).
6. Pray that the Covenant missionaries who are coming to the close of their ministry terms in Africa will finish well, and make good transitions.  In April, Sharon Davis is going back to the US after 2 years in Cameroon; Marta Klein is going back to the US after her 2 years in Congo.

Thank you for praying for our ministry in Cameroon,