Category Archives: Ministry

Paul and Sheryl

Posted on November 15, 2017 by danforth

What could be better than to have a couple of weeks with our buddies, Paul & Sheryl?  We had such a wonderful time during their visit to us.  Walking down memory lane, sharing meals, catching up on news of family …

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a little help here and there makes the heart glad

Posted on October 18, 2017 by danforth

Yesterday morning in Kentzou was full of contacts and tasks alike.  One thing I do love about our trips across the border is being able to help in tangible ways.  Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy just “being” with friends, …

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Encouragement.

Posted on September 30, 2017 by danforth

It is amazing what a morning of worship and prayer with friends can do for your attitude.  Roy & I were blessed to take part in just such a time with the CEFA contract workers on Friday.  There were plenty …

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Fulani friends in the bush

Posted on September 27, 2017 by danforth

What a delight for our Fulani friends to be able to be out in the bush with their cattle, on our side of the river, where the grass is lush and their herds can be healthy!  Most of the caretakers …

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Sunday joyful noise

Posted on September 11, 2017 by danforth

Roy was put on the schedule to preach last Sunday at a small church down the road.  The music was refreshing, with just this young boy playing the drums

and one of the women’s choir ladies playing a raspy beat …

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Layha/Tabaski/Feast of the lamb

Posted on September 4, 2017 by danforth

What a delight it was to share in our friends’ holy day celebrations!  Everyone was dressed to the hilt in new finery, and each home was ready to share whatever they had with whoever showed up at their door.  Kim …

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CEFA board meeting

Posted on August 30, 2017 by danforth

The CEFA board meeting last week went very well, with peaceful discussions, good decisions, and plenty of rambutan to snack on!  Issues about board members and the board president’s term of office, past employees, workers’ complaints, and planning for the …

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Norbert, peace to his memory

Posted on August 30, 2017 by danforth

Norbert Tchounkeu, a smiling husband and father of 3 teenagers, passed away last week, after a sudden and very short sickness out of the blue.  He was the go-to guy for all things administrative for our missions and mostly for …

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Visit to BB’s village

Posted on August 16, 2017 by danforth

Roy & Kim were able to make an overnight visit to BB & his wife, S.  BB & S left CAR in haste back when serious trouble hit their village.  They lost an adult son in the turmoil, besides their …

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On refugees

Posted on August 16, 2017 by danforth

When is a refugee no longer a refugee?  When does the UNHCR start tapering off on the biweekly food aid?  How do refugees, crowded together in camps, or scraping by to live in villages, eke out a living?  How does …

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