White Nile River

Have you ever thought what it would be like to go to sleep listening to a Hippo.

This is just one of many Hippo's that live in the White Nile River

Yes that's right this is a Hippo coming up out of the water, right by where I live.

God's wonderful creature.

State Side

It is such a blessing to be state side. I returned to the states in March and have been blessed to see it snow, watch the flowers and trees bloom during the Spring, and now be able to eat fresh strawberries, and before long blueberries right off the plants.

Paul writes in Ephesians 3:15-16 "Be very careful, then, how you live not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

To make the most of every opportunity. God has opened many doors for me to share His work in Africa, to share with people the life I live in Africa, and to share His love with all He brings into my path; John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

I am enjoying all of the opportunties God is giving me, but am also looking with excitement when I can return to my home in Africa.

Graduation Celebration

I am humbled and so thankful that God would use me in Thiangrial, not only to teach English but also to share His Word, to help them grow in their understanding of who He is, and to strengthen them to equip them to go out. It has been an honor to be there.

February was packed with student review in preparation for the National Final, the giving of the test, grading, and preparing the celebration for graduation. God gave us the strength that we needed everyday to do the things that needed to be done. He also enabled us to teach the students. It is only by His grace, His strength, His mercy.

God has blessed us by letting us hear the testimonies of so many, and hearing those I thank God that any of these students are still able to learn. Our verse that we stood on was

“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13
So join us in giving praise and thanks to our Lord and Savior for these students. First Accelerated Learning Program (ALP), Basic Education Learning Center (BELC) graduating class, February 2009.

Graduation was a time of honoring God for all that He enabled us to do (teachers and students), and honoring the students for their achievements, students that range in age from 17 to 43. It was truly a time of celebration, To God be all the glory. Please pray for the students as they make decisions for their future. Pray that they will seek God and ask for His Will.

The Commissioner sent a representative from his office and they have committed to paying the first years tuition for up to 14 students to attend Secondary School. This was an answer to prayer.

This is home in Thiangrial

This is our compound from the air. The clearing in the water is where boats come in at. We sit right on the White Nile River.

Christmas 2008

"For unto us a child is born unto us a son is given"

"He shall be called Immanuel God with us"

To celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ with all of our Sudanese brothers and sisters, what a privilege and honor.

Christmas Eve at about 10:00 pm we all meant in the church. There were 8 other villages that came to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

"Come let us sing for joy to the Lord let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song." Psalm 95:1-2

Because there was such a crowd our church would not hold everyone so Christmas morning we all meant under a tree and worshiped together both in Word and song. What a wonderful time of worship and fellowship.

Then we went into the village and had a meal with everyone and continued our celebration for the birth of Jesus.

On December 26Th, we had a baptism service and 37 were baptised. Our watchman was one of those baptized along with a new believer who came to the Lord Christmas day. Oh what a blessing I received to be able to spend Christmas in Thiangrial.

Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord; no deeds can compare with Yours. All the nations you have made will come and worship before you O Lord; they will bring glory to your name. For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God. Psalm 86:8:10

Dedication of New Community Building 11/2008

God's continued provisions. Our first school was a grass hut, in October of this year we were able to move into our new school. Praise the Lord

In November we had a time of celebration and thanksgiving to the Lord for His provisions of this new building, that will not only be used as a school but also as a community center for the whole community in Thiangrial.

I have been so blessed to be a part of this community. To see how God is working, and to help our brothers and sisters in Christ to learn, and grow deeper in their knowledge of God and a deeper knowledge of His Word.