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Vonk's Nigerien Log
August 12, 2007
Dear Ones,
It's Sunday and we enjoyed worship at the Tibiri campus (where the classes
are held) with the teachers and the local Tibiri Church joining the
group. It was a wonderful time of praise, prayer, and preaching. The
music, singing and drums, filled the room with joy. The message was
given in French, and translated into Hausa and English.
We just had Sunday dinner with Tom and Aichatou Johnson. She made a
delicious potato and vegetable casserole with ground meat and cheese,
topped with corn flakes. As Tom said, "Not very Nigerien, but very
good!" A real treat for us!
Our inter-net connection from the Guest House in Maradi is down so we
are delighted to touch base from the Johnsons this afternoon. We just
sent a note written on August 10, plus a couple of pictures.
We have only had one good rain since our arrival: rain is desperately
needed, please pray for good steady showers of rain. Also on Friday
and Saturday we will be making the trip back to Niamey: that, too, needs
prayer for safety.
We are staying healthy and rested, my finger is finally begining to
dry and heal. I'm still very careful and Ted is washing a lot of dishes!
Love to all, Ted and Eleanor
Ted in the classroom
The women take a break for tea!