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About danforth

As Covenant missionaries, we are working with all the tribal groups of the Central African Republic (CAR) but are trying to give special attention to the Fulani, a Musxlim, cattle herding, and semi-nomadic people group. We live on an experimental/training farm, near a mission station which has a hospital plus bible and nursing schools. We are establishing relationships with the local people groups through compassion ministries; Roy through agriculture and Aleta through public health and visitation, in order, ultimately, to share the good news of Jesus the Messiah with them. CAR is one of the least developed countries in the world and is currently in continual crisis (since the coup in March 2013), so reaching out in compassion is key to reaching their hearts. Due to the ongoing conflict and resultant ethnic cleansing in CAR, we are crossing the border to interact with our Fulani contacts.

Two beauties at Back 2 Eden

Posted on September 17, 2020 by danforth

Meanwhile, back at the Back 2 Eden farm in South Africa, flowers and grandchildren are blossoming.  Anna just sent us this picture of the jade vine by the nursery tunnel blooming, with our sweet Elaina peeking from behind.  Two beauties!!   …

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Good news from CEFA!

Posted on September 17, 2020 by danforth

We are so grateful for cell phones and whatsapp!  Just this week we got some photos of our buddies BB and N’s smiling faces, and heard some news of how things are going.  N and CEFA’s new director, D, visited …

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Donatien and the CEFA crew

Posted on September 3, 2020 by danforth

Reports, overdue, are just coming in from CEFA in CAR and Roy is having a bit of difficulty with communication via texting and email.  Please pray that the information can be gathered and translated and sent to our very generous …

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Busy, busy

Posted on August 31, 2020 by danforth

August has flown by, full of Zoom meetings and reports, working on our new home and yard, and of course enjoying doing life with our kids and grandkids right next door.  We have been able to join in on many …

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Pray for Zweli

Posted on August 25, 2020 by danforth

Please pray for Zweli, our Back 2 Eden farm manager, as he runs the Brackleys’ farm and the Back 2 Eden orchard and nursery without our normal 2-3 workers these days.  Pray for strength and continued integrity as he faces …

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Please pray for B2E workers

Posted on August 25, 2020 by danforth

We recently have had word of workers at Back 2 Eden having difficulties.  L lost his father before we left in July and now has lost him mom as well.  S is having trouble and absences and is thereby difficult …

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At home, at last!

Posted on August 5, 2020 by danforth

During our quarantine of 14 days we painted and cleaned and built cupboards and bookshelves to complete the work in our little granny flat that has been built on the back of Josh and Kimia’s farmhouse.  Roy was amazing, putting …

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The repatriation trip!!!

Posted on August 5, 2020 by danforth

After a month and half extra time in South Africa (we were due to leave June 2nd, but left July 14th), with confusion and coping with lockdown rules (no regular international flights, only restricted repatriation flights) and big hopes and …

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Saying goodbye to South Africa for awhile

Posted on August 5, 2020 by danforth

What a heart wrenching time, saying goodbye to South Africa for awhile.  We thoroughly enjoyed and our last times with family and just a few friends, stretching the lockdown rules just a tad.  We drank in the beauty of God’s …

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Fence at Back 2 Eden, South Africa, is done!

Posted on August 5, 2020 by danforth

We needed to close off the top side of the farm with fencing to help prevent thieves from entering.  A lot of work went into clearing the fence line.  I don’t know if you remember, but Roy and Zweli put …

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