Category Archives: Mission

Safe and sound at Kribi!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by danforth

We are at the beach now, enjoying peace, rest, good friends, and taking in the glory of God’s creation. We are thankful to be away from Gamboula for now, but we are in prayer for our African buddies left behind. …

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We are safe, but we had to leave C.A.R.

Posted on March 25, 2013 by danforth


We were 9 vehicles in convoy with 25 people and whatever we could bring away, crossing on the ferry, 3 vehicles at a time. We had to leave in a hurry, and we were SO blessed by African colleagues who …

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Another container arrived!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by danforth

That’s right, another container, FULL of medical supplies, used clothing, mowers for the airstrip, and a jeep!  After a lot of hot and heavy work, the hospital’s storerooms are chock full!  We have really been blessed here with many containers …

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Peace is not easily established – please pray!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by danforth

We are hearing news of trouble in the east, far from us so you need not be concerned for our safety, BUT PLEASE be concerned for the safety of villagers there.
** CAR rebels seize key town from army **…

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Film showing coming up soon! Please pray!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by danforth

I have written before about the groups of Fulani moving through our area with their cattle, about their being new acquaintances.  Our colleague (& father-in-law to our Josh), Kim Cone, has become friends with these ones and over the course …

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Celebration of women!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by danforth

A week ago Friday was our local church’s official day for prayer for and celebration of women.  Last Friday was March 8, International Women’s Day, and there was a small parade downtown, lots of individual parties and prayer, and many …

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What a morning!

Posted on March 9, 2013 by danforth

So, Lori and I went down to see tiny 2 month old Hammadou, and we are so encouraged by his weight gain and we thank you for your prayers for him!  He came in weighing around 1.350 kg/3lbs. and now, …

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Serendipitous meeting today

Posted on February 26, 2013 by danforth

As Lori and I were praying our way through the maternity ward at the hospital, we ran into an old friend of mine, Rayaanatu.  She was helping out at the bedside of a friend who had a premature baby.  Rayaa …

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Little tiny Hammadou hanging on tenaciously

Posted on February 26, 2013 by danforth

This morning as Lori and I made our way through the rooms in the maternity ward, praying for the new moms and the waiting-to-be moms and the moms who just lost their babies, we met Hammadou and his mama.   Hammadou …

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Gamboula’s mission hospital celebrates 40 years!

Posted on February 11, 2013 by danforth

Saturday was a BIG day here at Gamboula.  The hospital celebrated their 40 years of service here in this region.  There was a lovely ceremony in the church with choirs singing and testimonies given, including two of the nurses who …

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