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Category Archives: Mission
In South Africa!!!
We made it to South Africa with ALL our luggage, including Roy’s trunk full of plants. We will be in South Africa for three months, getting involved in the ministries at Genesis, the non-profit that Sam & Anna work with. …
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Thoughtful friends
How about this: the Lord has gifted us with colleagues, Kim & Jan, who are kindred spirits AND co-grandparents (read: our son married their daughter) AND a couple of people who think about other people and do something about it! …
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1 step forward too many steps back to count
Please pray! Due to a few events this past week, we no longer have Fulani patients in our hospital. There have been verbal threats, general harassment, and physical attacks. We had just begun to see a consistent number of Muslixm …
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Al & Josef’s visit
Over the weekend we had the privilege of hosting Al Tizon, Director of the Covenant’s Serve Globally, and Josef Rasheed, Regional Coordinator for Covenant’s mission work in Africa. It was a very special time, getting to know these two men …
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On the spot medical care
We are very thankful to have medical care at a moment’s notice. Dr. Tim is always available for emergencies and medical treatment and advice. He is the proverbial boy scout when it comes to being prepared, that’s for sure, with …
Nursing school ready to go!
The nursing school on the Gamboula mission has its official opening this week. There has been lots of preparation, from course prep to light fixture replacement, but here are just photos to give you an idea. The students are in …
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My goodness it’s quiet around here
Our guests have all returned to their homes and work in the U.S. and beyond, and it feels a bit strange to be just the 2 of us at home. The first to go were our 3 guys, Dave, Mark, …
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The vet in action!
Denise was able to actually hang out with some cattle today, getting a small taste of what it might be like if she and her husband come to stay in a couple of years! Unlike most of our Fulani friends …
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In the village
Our visitors were able to visit a few villages where ag co-ops are active. They delivered trees and saw gardens and orchards. It is a great encouragement both ways when we have people from the states come and see firsthand …