May Update 05/26/2010
“Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him....” I have been reminded several times this last year, that we can always rest in Him and wait on his timing and plan. Thank you for praying for the well digging for the Hospital of Hope in Mango. They came again yesterday, Monday, to drill another 60 meters to 300 meters...to find no water. It is hard to imagine going that deep and not finding water but it shows how dry this area of Togo is. We are discussing our options, possibly connecting to the the city of Mango water lines. Their water is pumped from a nearby river. So please continue to pray for wisdom to know what is the best option for the hospital. Many of you have also asked about the tax exoneration. I will attach the update from Randy Young, who is our missionary that is working on this issue for us. “ The minister of finance is throwing his weight around and is trying to remove construction materials and equipment from the presidential decree. When I saw the minister of health yesterday he was really upset with the minister of finance saying he cannot do what he is trying to do because the decree has already been approved by the cabinet. I asked if I should make a plea to the president to intervene and he said no because he was taking care of it. He is talking to the prime minister and wants this resolved. It was interesting to me that both the minister of health and minister Kantchati (I saw him also yesterday) were both very adamant that the finance minister needs to sign the paper and stop messing around! We are working on the decree. They gave me their email addresses so we can stay in touch while we are in the US. So we wait some more and trust God. I do believe though that we are nearing the end of this process!” So please keep praying for this. WE have had lots of visitors up here this month, many of them are praying about God’s call to serving here in Mango. I praise God that He is moving in hearts to provide the personnel needed for the hospital. One of them, Melissa Friesen, is a nurse practice. Josh and Beth Paullick , he is a surgical resident and she is a pediatric nurse. So we are thankful for how God continues to raise up the team needed for the hospital. Please continue to pray that God would raise up more doctors for Mango and HBB in the south. Speaking of HBB, Baptist Bible Hospital in Tsiko is celebrating their 25th anniversary!!! We are praising God for the many people who have heard the good news of Jesus Christ through the ministry there and the over 40 churches that have been planted in that area. I will be driving down south to attend the big celebration. Pray that the name of Jesus would be glorified and proclaimed through this event as many government officials and local dignitaries have been invited. We praise God that the Agou church building is progressing, the roof will soon be up!!!! And can now be seen from the major road that passes next to it. Pray that God would provide the necessary funds to finish the rest of building. This past Sunday I attended the Tamberma church. After church we walked about 4 kilometers to visit a woman that had come to visit that morning. It was a great encouragement to talk to her about the assurance of salvation that we have in Jesus Christ. Please pray for Jane that she would understand the truth of God’s word and would have a desire to come back. Pray for me as I start working with some young ladies who want to learn French and help teach Sunday school. Pray for Afi and Delphine that they would grow to understand French and then be able to understand God’s word. I am also excited about starting a bible study with some former students of the Blind school who live in Mango. It was so fun to see them here again since it has been at least 7 years since they attended our school in Kpalime. Pray for Fati, Lukiya and Kossi who have a desire to study God’s word. I would also ask for prayer for my language studies in Anufo. It is coming along, and actually much easier than French. Pray that I take the time necessary to study and memorize vocabulary etc. There always seems to be something else to do, but even though the studying is not fun it is necessary. Pray that I will be disciplined to do it. I also would ask for prayer for a young lady that I have discipled for several years, Solim. She is coming back with me after my trip to the south and will live with me for a month or two. Pray that I can really encourage her spiritually during her time here in Mango that she will be strengthened in her faith and her walk with God. Your prayers are so appreciated, so thank you taking the time to read this, for participating in this great work of God in Togo, for praying!!! May He be lifted up!! Cindy CommentsMon, 21 Feb 2011 6:17:27 am Happiness is beneficial for the body, but it is grief that develops the powers of the mind. Do you think so? Leave a Reply |  Togo Missionary- CindyCindy is affiliated with International Ministries and the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism ArchivesJanuary 2011 Categories |
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