Two Groups

Hi Everyone,

This picture right below is unique in that it is a photo of the Fulani family that lives right next to the land that houses our viewing center and Education Center. This family is Muslim and they won't normally allow you to take their picture. When the Next Chapter team was here we did an outreach on the property and the Fulani children (as they always do) came a-visiting. Fulani are nomads and they do the herding of the cattle in Nigeria. This family, however, seems to be more permanent as they have lived in the same place for quite some time. They are very poor and the children are usually wearing what we would call "rags." The father/husband of this Fulani family is to the far right of the picture and he has three wives (which is normal in the villages) and about 11 or 12 children (we can never be sure). When we ate lunch that day of ministry we had leftovers so we were able to feed the children and gave some to the father also. He seemed very appreciative. We hope to soon be able to give the children some clothing also. Wouldn't it be awesome if one day soon this entire Fulani family would know of the love of Jesus in their lives? We serve an awesome God - so that's what we're praying for.

The first picture up above was taken last Tuesday after our staff meeting. Our newest staff members, Will and Theresa, are in the middle. Theresa has a blue shirt on and Will is standing behind her. They're a wonderful addition to the team. Theresa will be teaching/tutoring at the Education Center and Will is captain of one of the childrens' homes we minister to. We're so thankful for this group of people the Lord has put together for "such a time as this." But there's always room for more. grin

Two groups - both loved by God. One group trying to stay alive, living as a family in very harsh conditions - but lost. The other group hoping to bring Life as we live in community with one another in new and strange conditions. Please pray for our two "groups" as we each try to find what's really important in life - "and He left the 99 to find the one lost sheep."

".....I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly ." John 10:10

In-Joy,

Eileen and Crist